Joseph Doster

Experience

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  Hardees Restaurants

  Oct 2005 - Mar 2013

  General Manager

  Hired and trained employees, wrote schedules, ordered and inspected new inventory before use. Handled employee write ups and terminations, maintained and followed company policies and procedures at all times. Wrote training paths and evaluations for all employees and created and executed a plan for success on each shift. Managed all costs, P&L lines and maintained labor percentage goals.

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  Noodles & Company

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  Assistant Manager

  Executed HAACP plan, placed employees in the most effective positions to run successful shifts, tracked P&L sales, labor and inventory. Handled end of day cash outs, deposits and reports. Instructed and motivated staff to upsell add-on items and provide exceptional customer service.

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  Old Country Buffet

  Mar 2014 - now

  General Manager

  I oversee the entire restaurant and ensure that our costs and labor per guest are even or under our goal weekly. Maintain a consistent profitability percentage by limiting the amount of outside services used and maintaining food cost of 34 percent or better. Increase sales through trade audits and networking. Order supplies and food from pars to keep inventories down to 7 days or less. Create training schedules and constantly following up with employees to train in weak areas to increase productivity and effectiveness. Make sure all food, sanitation and safety systems are followed properly. Write all schedules, interview, hire and terminate employees as necessary. Show less