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volunteer work
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Jose Sosa Jr

Maryville,IL

Summary

Experienced Managing Partner focused on improving sales and profits. Entrepreneurial and hardworking mindset. Dedicated to expanding operations, delivering practical solutions and capitalizing on market trends. Results-driven Managing Partner adept at building and leading high-performance teams. Decisive leader and strategic planner with a resilient and forward-thinking approach. Ready to bring over 30yrs years of experience to new role at Chuck Lagers. Accomplished Managing Partner driven to optimize processes and improve team productivity. Successful background of achievement in the restaurant business for over 30-year career.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Partner

Texas Roadhouse
04.2015 - 03.2022
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
  • Increased revenue by 5% with successful promotional strategies and reductions in costs.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Scheduled 140 restaurant workers daily and filled in for shifts.
  • Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
  • Audited kitchen and front of house to guarantee cost-effectiveness of restaurant.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • AWARDS:
  • 2019 Up and Coming Award
  • 2018, 2017, 2016 kick Ass award
  • 2015 Highest Shopper Score Award

General Manager

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
01.1996 - 03.2015
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, controlled expenses for long-term organizational growth.
  • Trained over 25 managers as Training General Manager
  • AWARDS:
  • 2011 President's Club Award.
  • 2010 Awarded Jeep wrangler for sales and profit increase year over year
  • Numerous General Manager Of The Quarter awards at both locations.

Bartender Trainer

Olive Garden
11.1994 - 01.1996

Manager

TGI Fridays
05.1991 - 11.1994

Manager

Acapulco Restaurant
09.1981 - 05.1991

Education

Engineering, Business Administration

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Accounting, Business Management

Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, OR

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

volunteer work

Veteran's Promised Kept Across Country Wagon Ride. Completed 

Dogs That Help (places trained service dogs with veterans and first responders at no cost to them)

Boy Scouts of America( Demonstrator  at Mt Man Exhibits and Long Bow Trainer)

Hobbies

Riding Motorcycles

Fishing

Camping

Traveling


Timeline

Managing Partner

Texas Roadhouse
04.2015 - 03.2022

General Manager

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
01.1996 - 03.2015

Bartender Trainer

Olive Garden
11.1994 - 01.1996

Manager

TGI Fridays
05.1991 - 11.1994

Manager

Acapulco Restaurant
09.1981 - 05.1991

Engineering, Business Administration

Portland State University

Accounting, Business Management

Mt Hood Community College
Jose Sosa Jr