Julio G.

About Julio G.

Passionate about making a difference in a customer’s experience while implementing the company’s values to ensure success-Knowledgeable of managing and providing administrative support to staff in the acquisition, preparation and distribution of food-Developing employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations and conducting performance reviews-Experienced in business leadership, and production support to lead a Food and Beverage department-Knowledgeable of service operations, ranging from Front desk, Food & Beverage, Catering, and, Guest services-Familiar with P&L accountability, monitoring payroll, cost controls, analyzing performance trends, scheduling staff and meetings-Consistently using skills in the best possible way for achieving the company\'s goals.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Inspiration Corporation

   Dec 2019 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   SOCIAL ENTERPRISE- INSPIRATION KITCHENS• Preparing strategic and annual forecasts and budgets to meet restaurant and catering business financial objectives.• Establishing and executing restaurant and catering business plans.• Establishing and monitoring financial controls to ensure that expenses do not exceed projected budgets and/or social enterprise\'s food and labor cost ratios. • Obtained and maintain licenses required to work in the food service industry.• Enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and dining area.• Ensuring menu pricing supports social enterprise\'s food cost ratios and are competitively priced.• Approving purchases, and controlling inventory in coordination with appropriate staff and analyzing variances while taking corrective actions. • Training and supporting the development of the Chefs to manage productions, monitoring inventories to keep track of financial management activities.• Managing all financial and personnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with the agency\'s policies and procedures.• Ensured appropriate data collection for reporting as required by funders and for internal evaluation; provide data and information in support of development function.MEALS SERVICES MANAGEMENT- INSPIRATION CAFE• Approving purchases, and controlling inventory in coordination with appropriate staff and analyzing variances while taking corrective actions. • Assisting the Cafe Kitchen Manager to ensure meals are served in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.• Completing required staff check-ins and reviews as scheduled.• Maintain awareness of Cafe environment to ensure all staff, volunteers, guests and alumni are acting in accordance with mission, house rules and respective job descriptions.

Education

• Wells High School

  High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  1997 — 2001

• Illinois Institute of Art Chicago

  Associate’s Degree, Applied Science in Hospitality Administration/ Business Management

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Property Management Systems
• Food Safety
• Food Quality
• Delphi
• Menu Costing
• Menu Development
• Sanitation
• Convention Services
• Banquet Operations
• Hospitality Industry
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Micros
• Rooms Division
• Hospitality
• Inventory Management
• Resorts
• Event Management
• Hotels
• Bartending
• Guest Service Management
• Fine Dining
• Servsafe
• Fosse
• Front Office
• Management
• Open Table
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Pre-Opening Experience
• Budgets
• Food
• Restaurants
• Catering
• Hospitality Management
• Restaurant Management
• Yield Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Food Service