Carl Meier has over 20 years of experience in hospitality operations management, including managing multi-unit restaurants, fine dining, casual dining, catering, and nightclubs. He has a proven track record of increasing revenues through expansion and new marketing initiatives. His strengths include customer service, staff development, purchasing, inventory control, forecasting, and team building.
1. Carl Meier
2216 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL 60025
cmeier2004@yahoo.com
312-343-9600
Summary
Experienced and Adaptable Hospitality Director of Operations. Managed high volume
multi-unit restaurant operations; including fine dining, casual, retail, major venues,
nightclubs and catering. Well versed in operations planning and expansion, marketing
initiatives, team building and optimizing staffing.
Highlights
Customer-focused leader Staff development
Purchasing and inventory control Hiring and training
Forecasting and cost control Team-builder
Proven sales record Asset management
Professional Experience
General Manager July 2013 to January 2014
Moretti's - Edison Park, IL.
ACE - Alacarte Restaurant Group
• Responsible for 8 manager team and all operations of a $5.4M family-owned
banquette and off-site catering operation
Managing Partner Intern November 2011 to July 2013
Blooming Brandís, Inc. - Gurnee, IL
• Involved in all facets of Outback Steakhouse concept operations
• Conducted daily shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational
efficiency in both front and back-house operations
• Maintained exceptional customer service standards
• Managed the daily profit and loss statements and inventory control
Director of Operations March 1999 to February 2011
Kamehachi of Tokyo - Chicago, IL.
• Premier Japanese dining concept that established Chicago’s first sushi restaurant
where quality, craftsmanship and artistry were always a priority
• Increased revenues from $3Mto $10M/year over a span of 8 years through
expansion from two to seven locations growing staff to 200.
• Created a successful brand and marketing campaign including radio campaign
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2. Carl Meier
2216 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL 60025
cmeier2004@yahoo.com
312-343-9600
• Implemented and managed daily profit and loss reporting and cost controls
Professional Experience, continued
Manager and Beverage Director November 1995 to March 1999
Bob Chinn’s Crab House - Wheeling, IL
• Family-owned 680 seat seafood restaurant #3 in industry top 100 with annual
sales of $26.5 M in sales 1998 with a staff of 420
• Excelled at creating outstanding customer and staff relations
• Brokered an exclusive pricing agreement with Myers Rum, becoming their largest
account with 2000 plus cases annually
Education and Certifications
Oakton Community College
• Business, marketing and human resources classes and seminars
Sanitation Certified City of Chicago and State of Illinois
Festival Certified City of Chicago and State of Illinois
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