Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Food Safety Management Certification
Timeline
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James Gustafson

Denver

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in restaurant management at Red Lobster, excelling in team development and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving business growth and enhancing customer relations. Skilled in project planning and staff supervision, with a strong focus on training and mentoring to achieve high performance.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Door Dash

DoorDash
10.2022 - Current

Delivered food and groceries in a timely and professional manner.


Managed my own schedule.


Provided customer service.


Managed my own hours and timelyness



General Manager

Red Lobster
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed schedules and overall operations of entire restaurant.
  • Completed and was responsible for inventory and AvsT as well as Profit and Loss of entire restaurant.
  • Oversaw all operations and profit of entire restaurant.
  • Trained and participated in working any and all shifts in the restaurant.
  • Was in charge of all dicipline and coaching for crew members
  • Participated in and made final hiring decisions for all crew members.

Training Manager

Olive Garden
12.2009 - 04.2014

Traveled around Wyoming and Colorado opening new locations and training staff.


Created schedules


Participated in all business aspects including inventory, analyzing P&L and AvsT.


Creating sales plans for increasing sales using add on sales for service staff and also creating excitement and networking within the local community.


Managed overall operations including reservations, sales, customer service within the restaurant and over the phone.


Managed and responded to guest concerns and issues.


HIred and trained all team member in both back and front of the house.

Education

Buisness

University of Wyoming
Laramie WY

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Maintenance & repair
  • Team management
  • Project planning
  • Customer relations
  • Troubleshooting
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Scheduling
  • Team development
  • Order fulfillment
  • Decision-making
  • Customer service
  • Sales
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Administrative skills
  • Staff supervision
  • Organizational development
  • Supervision and training

Food Safety Management Certification

Colorado State Food Safety Manager Certified


I was certified to hold a food safety certification by the state of colorado as well as a liquor liscense issued by the state.

Timeline

Door Dash

DoorDash
10.2022 - Current

General Manager

Red Lobster
05.2019 - 10.2022

Training Manager

Olive Garden
12.2009 - 04.2014

Buisness

University of Wyoming
James Gustafson