BRYAN POWERS
Sav.,GA
Summary
Experienced Operations General Manager in search of stimulating employment in the food and beverage industry for a company that is in search of guaranteed steady growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Restaurants and Bars
The Drayton Hotel A Hilton Curio Collection
Savannah, Ga
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and inventory of bars and restaurants in three different outlets.
- Assisted in implementing systems while transitioning into a Hilton brand hotel.
General Manager
Repeal 33
03.2020 - 12.2022
- General Manager responsible for re-opening and re-branding after Covid-19 shutdown
- Expert knowledge of operations and leading through ongoing training
- This position required me to oversee front of house computer systems, payroll, profit and loss, beverage pour costs, ordering, hiring, training, repairs and upkeep, scheduling, supervision of both bar and events manager and eventually taking over events planning.
Opening Manager
Cotton & Rye
Savannah, GA
07.2015 - 01.2020
- Worked closely with the General Manager in training and opening the restaurant
- I was responsible for the training program, hiring, firing, financials, bar standards and the cocktail and wine program.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Assistant General Manager
Sugo Rossa
05.2017 - 10.2017
- In between working with the Cotton & Rye I continued to work with the General Manager of Cotton & Rye in opening and training and day to day operations of this second restaurant.
Education
Elizabeth High School
Jefferson House School of Performing Arts
The College of New Jersey
Skills
- Aloha and Toast Advanced
- Labor Cost Controls
- Payroll Advanced
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Staff Development
- Staff Training
- Menu Planning
- Cocktail Knowledge Advanced
- Wine Knowledge Advanced
- Employee Scheduling
- Operations Management
References
- Kimberly Whitestone, GM, Cotton & Rye, 915-241-4414
- Sloan Eddenfield, GM, Ships Of The Sea, 912-323-0017
- Danielle Kratz, Savannah Dist. Company, 352-318-8600
Timeline
General Manager of Restaurants and Bars
The Drayton Hotel A Hilton Curio Collection
01.2023 - Current
General Manager
Repeal 33
03.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant General Manager
Sugo Rossa
05.2017 - 10.2017
Opening Manager
Cotton & Rye
07.2015 - 01.2020
Elizabeth High School
Jefferson House School of Performing Arts
The College of New Jersey