Jeffrey Grasso

Experience

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  Ten Restaurant Group

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Multi Unit Manager

  Managed this Multi Concept restaurant group:Mediteranian Grill / Asian Bistro Restaurant / Night Club & Upperscale Lounge which generated in total $19 million in sales.Complete P&L responsibility for all locationsCompletely responsible for all front and back of house operations.Reduced high costs in all categories to meet or less than budgeted allowancesCreated a detailed training program for all departments & concepts.Successfully hired, trained, & educated a strong management team.Successfully developed and built a well educated and motivated crewSupervised 100 employees Show less

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  F&B Restaurants

  Jan 2000 - now

  Professional Hospitality Executive Manager
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  Culinary Adventure Co.

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2010

  Traveling General Manager

  Partnered up & Managed within this Culinary group in many of it's eclectic array of upperscale concepts in the Orange County.Complete P&L responsibility Reduced high costs in all categories to meet or less than budgeted allowancesDirectly responsible for all front and back of house operationsSupervised 50 employeesSuccessfully developed and built a well educated and motivated team

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  Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Professional General Manager

  Complete P&L responsibility for this locationReduced high costs in all categories to meet or less than budgeted allowancesIncreased sales over previous years past and better than budgeted projections2010= $3.02011= $3.42012= $3.95Increased banquet business through greater outside sales efforts to local businesses2010 = $45k2011= $69k2012= $97kDirectly responsible for all front and back of house operations

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  Mcormick & Schmick's Steak and Seafood

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  AGM
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  Real Mex Restaurants

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2018

  Assisted the Beverage Director for the company by offering consulting and guidance to the operational teams within our company.Responsible for the Beverage Costs at the companies flag ship location, Las Brisas in Laguna Beach, which generates $12million in annual revenue. Directly responsible for the operation of three bars within Las Brisas; to maximize profitability, and conform to alcoholic beverage control regulations. Established cost worksheets to control & exceedbudgeted expectations. Developed Standard Operating Procedures outlining food and beverage service and guidelines for the Restaurant.Lead the operations team partnering with key executives on the execution of Las Brisas' renovation plans for the Main Cantina. Show less

  • Food And Beverage Operations Manager

    Feb 2014 - Feb 2018

  • AGM

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
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  Descanso Mexican Restaurant

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  General Manager / Operating Partner

  Responsible for all startup operations for this unique Mexican restaurant concept. Setting up vendor accounts, including negotiating contracts, working with construction crews as well as local city building executives. Directly responsible for setting up restaurants policies, procedures, employee handbook, as well as both FOH & BOH employee training programs. Direct responsibilities as a GM, to name a few, but not limited to: P&L, Payroll, daily banking, weekly invoice recording, submit checks to vendors for payments, balance restaurant bank statements to our accounting recording of payroll, vendor checks, POS pay outs, etc. Descanso, despite the Covid pandemic, never closed its operations, while still abiding by local and state guidelines, has continued to generate revenue and provide a workplace for its employees. Show less