Scott Smith

19946 Fieldgrass Square

Ashburn, VA 20147
703-717-8841
ss10d7b64@westpost.net
Purpose: To find a position with growth oriented company that will benefit from
my experience and qualifications.
Experience:
September 2008- December 2010
Head Kitchen Manager Coastal Flats (Great American Restaurants) Mclean, VA
Oversight of all ordering and receiving, maintenance of Daily and Weekly order
guides, and stringent quality checking of each individual item received.
Ensure Recipe adherence through each step of preparation from raw product to th
e table.
Creation and maintenance of all food production.
Oversight of Kitchen Manager Development.
Oversight of 15 to 20 cooks on a daily basis.
Maintain the highest level of sanitation and food quality.
Oversight of all unit repair and maintenance.
Unit Sales of over $9,000,000.
Record Weekly unit sales of $250,000 in December 2009.
Broke record SMG Guest Satisfaction and Taste of Food Scores in December 2009.
January 2006- September 2008
General Manager Obi Sushi (Thompson Hospitality) Reston, VA
Ensured that guest relations were a constant focus.
Oversight of recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, and retention of all emp
loyees.
Helped maintain a strong unit culture.
Oversight of all financial activity & and day to day operations.
Worked closely with Executive chef & Head Sushi Chef on the creation, design an
d pricing of all menus and menu items.
Helped to increase the level of sanitation and food quality.
Budget creation and P&L maintenance.
Created several successful marketing initiatives including special dinners and
contests between the chefs.
Revenues for the restaurant have increased by more than 15% during my tenure.
May 2004-December 2005
General Manager Flat Top Grill Arlington, VA
Ensured that guest relations were a constant focus.
Oversight of recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, and retention of all emp
loyees.
Helped maintain a strong unit culture.
Helped to increase the level of sanitation and food quality.
Oversight of all financial activity & and day to day operations.
Budget creation and P&L maintenance.
Oversight of restaurant renovation.
March 2002-May 2004
General Manager Big Bowl Asian Kitchen Sterling, VA
Ensured that guest relations were a constant focus.
Oversight of recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, and retention of all emp
loyees.
Helped maintain a strong unit culture.
Maintained a high level of sanitation and food quality.
Oversight of all financial activity & and day to day operations.
Budget creation and P&L maintenance.
Part of the Opening Management Team for Two Locations.
March 1999- March 2002
Service Manager/AGM Silver Diner Reston & Mclean, VA
Ensured that guest relations were a constant focus.
Recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, and retention of employees.
Helped guarantee a high level of sanitation and food quality.
P&L maintenance.
June 1997-November 1998
Kitchen Manager NASCAR Caf Myrtle Beach, SC
Head Chef- oversight of all food preparation.
Ordering and receiving
Extremely high volume restaurant during the summer season.
Award winning restaurant.
February 1994-May 1997
General Manager Chelseas Athens, GA & Myrtle Beach, SC
Ensured that guest relations were a constant focus.
Oversight of recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, and retention of all emp
loyees.
Helped maintain a strong unit culture.
Oversight of all financial activity & and day to day operations.
Revenues increased by more than 65% during my tenure.
Opened a new, multi-million dollar location.
Education:
1991-93
University of Georgia- Liberal Arts Athens, GA
1990-91
Kennesaw State University- International Affairs Kennesaw, GA
1989-90
Villanova University- International Business Villanova, PA