Michael Zoll has over 29 years of experience in hospitality management, ranging from wait staff to general manager positions. He holds an Associate's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University. His most recent role was as Store/Restaurant Manager for Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods, where he oversaw daily operations of a $3 million location, increasing both revenue and productivity. Prior to that, he was Owner/President of his own concept restaurant, Frickleburgers, which he grew from conception to opening and achieved over $500,000 in annual sales.

1. MI C H A E L ZO L L
32442 Crown Valley Pkwy #21-103 847-707-2714
Dana Point, CA 92629 zollmichael@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: To apply and enhance my experience in the Hospitality Management Field by taking on new and exciting
challenges with a positive attitude and sense of humor all while respecting and working side by side with people who
want to do the same.
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION
Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI - Hotel and Restaurant Management, Associates Degree
29 Years of experience in the Hospitality Field ranging from Wait staff to General Management of a Fortune 500
company, to overseeing multiple Restaurant locations daily operations.
Professional Experience
01/2014-Present: Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods, Glenview, IL
Store/Restaurant Manager
• Managing all day to day operations with an increase of revenue and productivity/ Development
and overseeing a staff of 20. Store Labor and Sales Bonuses achieved first time in 2 years
• Ordering, Receiving, and Inventory of all fresh produce, meats and paper goods
• Profit and Loss tracking and analyzing for this 3 Million Dollar Location
01/2011-12/2013: Frickleburgers, Cathedral City, CA
Owner/President
• Creating and Growing a Concept from Conception to Opening and all day to day operations
• Sales of over$500,000 and Winner of Best of the Valley/Best Burger by The Desert Sun
• Number 1 rated Restaurant in City on Yelp and TripAdvisor with 4.5 star ratings
06/2009-09/2011: Koo Koo Roo/Fuddruckers, Los Angeles, CA
Executive General Manager/Multiple Restaurant Manager
• Leading and Developing a staff of 40+ employees at Multiple Restaurants
• Full Reorganization and Redecoration of Restaurant Interiors
• Menu and Recipe Development
• Restaurant Marketing Specialist
• Career Development for a Management team of 10
09/2005 –06/ 2009: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Chicago, IL/Los Angeles, CA
General Manager/Company Trainer/New Store Opening Team Lead
• Managing all day to day operations with an increase of revenue and productivity
• Development and Overseeing a staff of 25
• Developing Protocol for Store Organization, Best Store Practices, and Local Store Marketing
• Profit and Loss tracking and analyzing for this 2 Million Dollar Location
01/2003 –06/ 2005: Starbucks Coffee Co., Los Angeles, CA
General Manager/Company Trainer
• Responsible for Personal and Financial operations
• Managing a fast paced environment of a store grossing $5,000 weekly and $1Million annually
• Development training of employees/Corporate Trainer
12/2001 –01/ 2003: Buzz Coffee, West Hollywood, CA
General Manager
• Personnel / Accounting
• Purchasing and receiving/Budgeting and profit growth
• Scheduling and product line Decisions
02/1998 –12/ 2001: Asia De Cuba, West Hollywood, CA
Wait Staff / Restaurant Opening Staff
• Three Years lead server for fast paced and high volume dining environment
• Training of all management for Micros System Software
1990 – 1998: Café Avanti/A la Carte Catering, Chicago, IL
General Manager
• Day to Day operations
• Stock and food purchasing
• Overseeing all aspects of Catering Events ranging from 2 guests to 200
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