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Jon Dominguez

Greeley

Summary

Guest-oriented General Manager with 31 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. I am a

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Fuzzy's Taco Shop
08.2024 - Current
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Oversaw the complete rebranding of this location to help reconnect with the community at large.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Responsible recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Managing Partner

Red Robin
06.2023 - 02.2025
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
  • Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
  • Audited kitchen and front of house to guarantee cost-effectiveness of restaurant.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

General Manager

Qdoba Mexican Eats
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

General Manager

Monarch Casino & Resort
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Restaurant Manager

City of Arvada
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

Education

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05-2026

Associate of Science - Architecture

Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA
06-1991

Skills

  • Sales
  • Branding
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Supervision and training
  • Expense control
  • Profit generation
  • New business development
  • Project management
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer experiences

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
  • TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Alcohol Certification – Health Communications, Inc.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

General Manager

Fuzzy's Taco Shop
08.2024 - Current

General Manager

Qdoba Mexican Eats
03.2024 - 08.2024

Managing Partner

Red Robin
06.2023 - 02.2025

General Manager

Monarch Casino & Resort
05.2022 - 04.2023

Restaurant Manager

City of Arvada
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
  • TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Alcohol Certification – Health Communications, Inc.

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Associate of Science - Architecture

Riverside Community College
Jon Dominguez