George Perezvelez

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1994

  Military Service

  Veteran. Submarine Fleet. COMSUBGRU Six

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  Georgia Grille Inc

  Jan 1996 - May 2001

  General Manager/Operations

  85 seat upscale casual neighborhood bistro in Alpharetta and Atlanta , Georgia catering to the clientele and neighborhood surrounding the Country Club of the South, home of the AT&T Golf Invitational. Owned by acclaimed Southwest Cuisine Chef Karen Hilliard. Managed a staff of 20 employees. Completed and implemented training manuals for all front and back of the house staff. Planned and implemented all food and wine menus including cost analysis studies. P&L review. Assisted the owners in the planning and opening of the Alpharetta location. Identified all vendors and established all purchasing parameters. Show less

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  Trader Vics Palo Alto

  Apr 2003 - Apr 2006

  General Manager/Operations

  of a 500 seat fine dining and banquet facilities restaurant with room service for a full service hotel. Managed a staff of 80 employees with a yearly payroll of 1.1 million dollars. Planning and implementing of all hiring, training, purchasing, advertising and marketing standards. Quarterly review of all financial statements as well as P&L breakdown and analysis with board of directors. Developed programs and parameters ensuring consistency of food and beverage costs. Reduced all operational expenditures by 25%. Implemented the first operational budget. Show less

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  MoMos San Francisco Grill and Pete's Tavern

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2008

  Director of Operations, Golden Bear Restaurant Group

  of a 300 seat upscale casual dining restaurant and a 200 casual dining tavern concept across the AT&T Ball Park. The restaurants also included five private room facilities for a total of 280 guests located between both venues. As the General Manager for both restaurants, I assisted in the opening, planning and systems set up for the new concept. Conducted weekly and monthly reviews of all financial statements, P&L breakdown and budgeting. Directed the planning and implementing of all hiring and training standards. Supervision of all restaurant purchasing requirements. Directed meetings on advertising, marketing strategies and plant upkeep. Last position: Director of Operations. Show less

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  Pres A Vi / Raaen Waltz Management Company

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2010

  General Manager/Operations

  Instrumental in the awarding of the 2009 Michelin Guide Recommendation. The restaurant garnered a Wine Spectator and a Wine Enthusiast recognition award during my tenure. Reduced all operational expenditures by 30 percent. Implemented the first operational budget. Conducted weekly and monthly reviews of all financial statements, P&L breakdown and budgeting. Directed the planning and implementing of all hiring and training standards. The restaurant also included two private room facilities for a total of 480 guests. Show less

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  Left Bank Restaurant Group

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  General Manager/Operations

  General Manager of Bay Area French Bistro restaurant owned by acclaimed Chef Roland Passot. Had the great honor to plan and execute, in conjunction with Radio Station KQED, Chef Passot and Chef Joel Guillion, the 75th birthday celebration dinner for Master Chef Jacque Pepin.

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  The Plant Cafe Organic

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2016

  Director Of Operations, Lettuce LLC

  THE PLANT cafe organic™ is a private company committed to furthering sustainable practices and healthy living.

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  Self-Employed

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Restaurant Operations Consultant

  • Consulted and provided services to include review and implementation of programs to increase sales and identify purchasing parameters, production efficiency, employee resourcing and retention, strategic partnerships, and distribution methods.• Monitored and implemented company policies and developed new operational procedures in order to increase efficiency and implement set standards. • Assisted in the Successful opening of new locations including re-branding, organizational restructuring and concept development. Show less

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  Www.jardiniere.com, www.Mijitasf.com, www.tracidesjardins.com

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Director Of Operations. TDJ

  JARDINIÈRE:A female gardenerAn ornate vesselA preparation of vegetablesA great San Francisco dining experienceTraci Des Jardins’ signature restaurant in Hayes Valley and home base of 20 years. Jardinière is great hospitality. Modern French techniques with a San Francisco sensibility, a dining experience that can be both elegant and easy. We present a range of experiences tailored to reflect your mood: a multi-course tasting menu, leisurely, romantic dining, efficient and delicious pre-theatre plates and a bar and lounge for catching up over cocktails and small bites. Additional restaurants are: Mijita, School Night and in cooperation with Bon Appetite: The Commissary, Arguello, Transit and Public House. Show less

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  Www.mouradsf.com, www.azizasf.com, www.moronapa.com

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2024

  Director Of Operations, Mourad, Aziza, ML Restaurant Partners LLC

  Mourad is a modern interpretation of a cuisine deeply rooted in the past. Our food pays homage to those roots, showcasing the rich and vibrant flavors of Morocco in new ways that harmonize with the fresh, local, artisanal ingredients, and the spirit of innovation of Northern California.Located at 140 New Montgomery (cross street Minna), in the newly renovated PacBell Building, Mourad graciously features authentic Moroccan design in modern interpretation, being in perfect harmony with the cuisine. Show less