Garrett Edwards is a resourceful general manager seeking a new opportunity. He has over 10 years of experience managing restaurants and bars, including positions as general manager and assistant manager. Edwards is skilled at cutting costs, boosting revenue, and motivating teams. He has a track record of optimizing operations and achieving sales goals.
Dedicated manager with strong work ethic and ability to build lasting client relationships,
experienced in operations management, sales, budget development, staffing and cost control, able to motivate employees to perform to their maximum potential. Train and development of employee to obtain goals and improve productivity and moral by initiating systems for accountability and by instituting effective training programs for one highest profitable California Pizza Kitchen's in Atlanta.
Dedicated manager with strong work ethic and ability to build lasting client relationships,
experienced in operations management, sales, budget development, staffing and cost control, able to motivate employees to perform to their maximum potential. Train and development of employee to obtain goals and improve productivity and moral by initiating systems for accountability and by instituting effective training programs for one highest profitable California Pizza Kitchen's in Atlanta.
1. Garrett Edwards
4825 Davis Ln #436 Austin Tx 78749 I C: (512)-971-4759 I edwardsgte12@gmail.com
Summary__________________________________________________________________________________
Resourceful General Manager driven to cut company costs, and boost company revenue through
innovative management techniques. Organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral, and
interpersonal communications skills. Successful in building and motivating dynamic teams.
Highlights__________________________________________________________________________________
Cost control/P&L reports
Vendor relationship development
Process optimization
Strategic marketing/event planning
Inventory management
Quality Assurance
Goal Attainment
Policy and procedure improvements
Team leadership/staff development
Performance reviews
Experience_________________________________________________________________________________
General Manager July 2011 – April 2014-Current
TBK Management/Docs Bar and Grill – Austin, TX
Directed the day to day restaurant operations; controlled budget, labor, and costs. Maintained product
mix while forecasting/projecting sales trends for successful operations. Managed development and
performance quality for a staff of over 50 employees. Coordinated scheduling for all departments.
Constantly ranked #1 store for highest sales for Doc’s Bar and Grill.
Optimized inventory resulting in increased profit margin while reducing food and beverage cost.
Ensured a high level of satisfaction by delivering personal attention to customers and generated
repeat customers.
General Manager April 2014 – July 2016
TBK Management/Doc’s Bar and Grill - Houston, TX
Managed all day-to-day operations of this full service sports bar and grill. Controlled beverage, food,
and labor costs. Supervised four assistant managers and a staff of 40 people. Oversaw full P&L
responsibilities. Managed forecasting, projections, production, and scheduling. Hired and developed
managers, servers, and bartenders. Facilitated all local marketing efforts.
Oversaw completion of final building stages of this store. Obtaining all permitting for proper,
and legal operations and was present for all final inspections.
Assistant Manager February 2009 – July 2011
Manager/Docs Bar and Grill – Austin, TX
Managed the on-time start-up of this restaurant and bar. Oversaw operations for the business serving
200 customers. Directed shifts, corporate reports, quality control, staffing, inventory, and profit and
loss analysis.
Promoted within the first few months from hourly manager to salary manager.
Assisted in designing food and beverage menus that captured attention and a loyal customer
base.
Program proficiencies and Certifications_________________________________________________________
POS Aloha
Compete
Word/Excel
Hot schedules/Tabbed out
TABC certified
State of Texas Food Managers Certification