This document is a resume for Chris Dale seeking a management position in a fast-paced casual dining environment. Chris has 15 years of restaurant management experience, having managed up to 50 employees and implemented strategies to increase sales. Experience includes overall restaurant operations, financial and inventory management, food preparation, and management roles at three Austin restaurants from 1998 to 2015. References are provided.

1. Chris Dale
6209 Cannes Circle Austin, TX 78745
512-673-0649
chris.r.dale@gmail.com
 Hard-working, motivated individual with 15 years of management experience looking for a position in a
fast-paced, casual dining environment with opportunity for advancement.
 Managed up to 50 employees in both front and back of house.
 Implemented menu changes and marketing strategies to increase sales.
 Minimized food and labor costs to appropriate levels while maintaining quality of product and service
Restaurant Management:
Overall management experience with all facets of restaurant operations, including health regulations, customer
satisfaction/complaints and resolutions, and programming and operating touch-screen POS systems.
Organized private catering/social events both on and off-premises as well as music/entertainment bookings.
Developed and implemented marketing and promotional strategies to increase business, sales and profits. Encouraged
employees to provide ideas, suggestions, and solutions to problems. General knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Inventory, Financial and Personnel Management:
Managed and placed orders for all restaurant departments (kitchen, liquor, general business supplies, etc.). Controlled
restaurant labor and food costs by paying close attention to dollars per man hour vs. dollar in revenue. Made nightly
deposits as well as sales and labor reports. Interviewed, hired and terminated staff as needed. Supervised, trained and
managed up to 25 wait staff and 25 kitchen employees, developing an atmosphere of mutual respect amongst all.
Food Preparation and Kitchen Experience:
Participated in all aspects of food preparation, quality and service, including grills, salads, sandwiches and fry. Maintained
salad, soup, and buffet lines as well as overseeing catering and participating in menu development. Very knowledgeable in
all areas of restaurant and bar supplies, including beer, wine, and spirits.
Freddie’s Place, Austin, TX August 2006 – July 2015
• General Manager 2009-2015
• Bar Manager 2008-2009
• Kitchen Manager 2007-2008
• Bartender, Server, Line Cook 2006-2007
Hickory Street Bar & Grill, Austin, TX January 2001 – August 2006
• General Manager
• Bar Manager
• Kitchen Manager
• Breakfast, Soup, and Line Cook
Waterloo Brewing Company, Austin, TX May 1998 – December 2000
• Assistant Kitchen Manager
• Line Cook
• Dishwasher
Personal and Business References:
Fred Nelson – Owner of both Hickory Street Bar & Grill and Freddie’s Place (512)-663-3366
Tessa Berry – Co-worker at Hickory Street (512)-736-3300
Brian Sawyer – Neighbor and mentor (281)-797-3123