PROFILE * Dedicated manager with a strong background in the food and beverage industry. * Experienced in operations management, budget development, marketing, staffing, and cost control. * Results oriented consistently achieved corporate objectives. * Exceptional organizational and planning skills adaptable, enjoy new challenges. * Adept at communicating effectively with guests, vendors, and staff and motivating employees to perform to their maximum potential. PHONE Introduced a new restaurant to Charleston SC. Created the concept and named the project. Designed and oversaw build out, including kitchen, dining room, and exterior areas. Established all marketing and public relations programs, capturing high profile clientele in the area. Oversaw and maintained daily FOH operations. Responsible for the hire, termination of all personnel. HERBIE GIMMEL 646.256.8712 * E-MAIL HERBIE.GIMMEL@GMAIL.COM PHONE HERBIE GIMMEL 646.256.8712 * E-MAIL HERBIE.GIMMEL@GMAIL.COM * Established training and operations procedures that empowered the staff to achieve a quality service standard Team member action plans, both TM and management training for service operations. * Facilitated and managed 300-400 dinner covers per night while establishing BED as a night life destination * Oversaw all daily operations from scheduling bank drops and daily system reports for cash/closeout service training and standards. * Established training and operations procedures that empowered the staff to achieve $30K average daily sales * Facilitated and managed 300-400 dinner covers per night while establishing BED as a night life destination * Exceeded all forecasted goals for the restaurant's first two years in business. * Helped to develop a 25% addition to bottom line in private event sales

Highlights:

• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Management
• Payroll
• Marketing Management
• Financial
• Financial Reporting
• Inventory
• P&L
• Planning