William Gomez

Experience

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  Savannah’s Steak and Seafood

  Nov 2006 - Sept 2008

  Bar Manager

  Over saw the day-to-day operations of wait staff and cart girls as well as floor, bar, and computer system training.Utilized prior experiences to increase profitability and conducted a cost analysis in order to project earnings.Highly effective leadership, communication, motivational and inspirational skills.Coordinated Banquet events with the Events CoordinatorConsistent in resolving customer difficulties in an expedient and tactful manner.Responsible for inventory on a monthly basisOpened and closed the restaurant among the list of duties. Show less

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  Willow Creek Golf Club

  Dec 2008 - May 2010

  Service Director/Bar Manager
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  The Conservatory at Alden Bridge

  May 2010 - Dec 2010

  Front of the House Manager

  All staffing issues (hiring, training, disciplining, scheduling, supervising and motivating)Coordinating menu items with Executive ChefWorked with vendors in order to improve efficiency including the implementation of new products with my ultimate goal of cutting overhead while increasing productivityCoordinated special eventsObtained an increased culinary knowledge by assisting sous and executive chefsAll other duties associated with front of the house management as well as weekly and monthly scheduled cleaning days and obtained perfect scores on every inspection done by health inspectors Show less

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  Salata

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2012

  Restaurant General Manager
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  Self employed

  Aug 2011 - Feb 2018

  Restaurant Consultant

  Created Wine Lists & Bar Menus for New RestaurantsWorked side by side with Chefs to create menus, Recipes, & Cost Analysis’sSet up Vendors and negotiated contractsWorked with General Contractors in order to maximize overall efficiency of the RestaurantsRedesigned Kitchen layout to improve fluidityArranged restaurant equipment for purchase & negotiated bottom-barrel prices with suppliersSet-up timelines for pre-opening and grand opening datesAssisted in Logo creation, marketing, and promotions Show less

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  Buffalo Wild Wings

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2013

  Manager
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  Baker Street Pub- Willowbrook

  Apr 2013 - May 2016

  Assistant General Manager
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  ATX Brands, LLC-Genos East

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  Assistant General Manager

  New and exciting concept out of Chicago, Illinois. Featuring deep dish pizza and various Italian dishes. Be different, offer something better!

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  Mellow Mushroom Pizza

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Consultant/Manager

  July 20th 2016-Dec 21st•Created Beverage menu consisting of 10 specialty drinks, 15 bottles of wine, full liquor list, and 36 draft beers. Preformed cost-analysis and market research for margins, pricing, costs, with the intention of being market-competitive.•Priced out every LBW item including paddle boards and pitchers.•Added menu buttons and modified submenus using ALOHA/NCS•Set up employment ads, prescreened applicants, interviewed, and hired majority of the staff. Set up appointments for GM and KM.•Redesigned the bar equipment setup & coordinated with vendors & subs•Worked closely with GC on POS placement and assisting with any other questions or concerns that arose.•Worked with Tech crew running CAT5 cables and routed all printers and backups more efficiently. Helped set up NOWAIT, WeScan, & Control 4 app for hosts.•Assisted Corporate training team train the staff.•Ordered all LBW products, set up accounts, and maintained vendor relations Show less

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  Tapped DraftHouse & Kitchen

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  General Manager

  New concept coming to your backyard! Check in for updates!

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  OTG Management

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

  Multi-Unit General Manager
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  RC PIZZA

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  General Manager

  Another COVID victim....Currently a free agent

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  New Mexican Restaurant coming soon!

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  General Manager
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  NCR Corporation

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

  Project Manager II
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  Shift4

  Mar 2024 - Aug 2024

  Implementation & Sales Consultant
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  Goodwin Recruiting

  Aug 2024 - now

  Recruiting Partner

  Specializing in both contingent and retained recruiting for all positions both locally and across the United States. My passion is to match great candidates with the best position for them. I work with candidates and clients as a true partner, providing extensive support to find the right fit for both sides. If you are an employer seeking top-notch talent, or a dedicated professional seeking a new position in your industry — contact me today to learn how I can help or visit our website: www.goodwinrecruiting.com About Goodwin Recruiting:Goodwin Recruiting, recognized as one of Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms since 2020, is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality. Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do. We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in his or her field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike. Show less