James Hargis

Experience

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  Boardwalk Billy’s

  Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Assistant Manager

  • Responsible for ordering products and scheduling employees• Analyzed P & L data to develop growth strategies • Implemented new hire and employee training and development • Booked entertainment• Provided thorough leadership and direction for all training which increased productivity by 35%.

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  Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

  Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

  General Manager

  • Launched new restaurant in Sacramento by hiring and training over 100 new employees• Ensured compliance of all health, safety and labor standards• Leading member of leadership team which significantly increased profits of three separate restaurants within the corporation• Spearheaded training and development of all assistant and kitchen managers • Sales forecasting and goal setting to increase profits, productivity and employee satisfaction• Inventory and invoice control which increased profits, ensured fresh products and provided proper documentation for the accounting department• Executed labor and food/beverage cost goals in conjunction with the top management team Show less

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  Balboa Lily’s

  Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

  Head Of Operations

  • Created, designed and launched restaurant • Recruited, trained and directed all staff members • Authored company handbook that detailed requirements and expectations of every employee• Processed payroll• Conducted employee onboarding and developed employee training initiatives by designing training materials and programs• Responsible for all operational and general management duties including compliance documentation• Facilitated, advised and counseled in legal compliance issues; including FEHA, ADA, FMLA, DWC and FLSA Show less

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  THE SUMMERHOUSE RESTAURANT LIMITED

  Feb 2021 - now

  General Manager

  Controlled entire operations of restaurant while maintaining the lowest labor costs and highest all time profits while also preserving the highest level of customer and employee satisfaction Developed, maintained and oversaw all operational costs, budgeting and forecasting so as to increase profits, productivity and employee satisfactionEnsured compliance of all health, safety and labor standards/codesCreated and executed employee satisfaction programs which ensured lowest turn-over rate in history of business Implemented new hire and employee training and development standards and protocols Designed, created and implemented new food and drink menus Inventory and invoice control which increased profits, ensured fresh products and provided proper documentation for the accounting departmentProcessed payroll and ensured legal compliance of all labor laws including FEHA, ADA, FMLA, DWC and FLSA Show less