Andrew Krage

Experience

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  US Navy

  Aug 1976 - Aug 1980

  QM2
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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1990

  QM1
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  Pizza Inn

  Jun 1992 - May 1998

  Owner / Operator

  Owner/Operator of 2 franchises, one full service the other carry-out/ delivery.

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  Mattito's Cafe Mexicano

  Mar 2000 - Jul 2003

  General Manager

  Implemented banquet expansion program and service quality initiatives that resulted in 18% and 23% increases in food in 2002 and 2003, respectively.Initialized and implemented training program for new hire foh direct reports.

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  P.F. Chang's China Bistro

  Sept 2003 - Aug 2010

  OPERATING PARTNER OF ARLINGTON HIGHLANDS, ARLINGTON TX. Restructured Training Team resulting in improved Staff retention and an increase of 9% in incremental sales.Created,organized and maintained a revised bar ordering system resulting in lower bar cost due to theft.

  • Operating Partner

    Feb 2007 - Aug 2010

  • Manager

    Sept 2003 - Feb 2007
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  Dinghy Bar & Grill

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  General Manager

  Casual Themed Restaurant owned by Dee Lincoln, located on Pier 121 at Lake Lewisville, featuring waterside dining and live music.

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  Food Concepts International / Abuelo's

  Sept 2011 - now

  General Manager

  Full P&L responsibility for and upscale Mexican Restaurant with 80+ employees.