Drew Sharpe
Charlotte
Summary
As an experienced and dedicated professional of the service industry, I am looking for an opportunity to use my versatile skillset in a high-energy environment that provides an unparalleled dining experience resulting in unmatched guest satisfaction and retention. I can help build your fan base, inspire and empower your team members while using an intelligent decision-making process to help control costs and improve your bottom line. Together, we can continue elevating your brand to its highest potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Legion Brewing Company
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw successful daily shift operation alongside key management with a weekly sales volume averaging $25k
- Managed costs and controllables by reviewing P&L weekly with key and BOH leadership to strive for maximum profitability
- Revised beverage program in order to drive down COGS
- Oversaw execution of private events and collaborated with key and BOH leadership in developing and planning taproom events with local vendors and other members of the community
Assistant General Manager
Legion Brewing Company
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversaw successful daily shift operation in a fast paced, high volume environment with weekly sales averaging over $100k
- Collaborated with FOH management and key leadership to create strategies to control costs and increase profitability while maintaining company standards of service
- Supported key leadership in elevating bar program through weekly features, quarterly menu development, and other initiatives
- Worked extensively with private event team to support corporate happy hours, special occasions, and other large gatherings
- Revised and revamped training modules for all FOH departments; selected as part of corporate training team along with other Legion GM's to build out new training material for MIT's and other universal aspects of operation
Bartender
Baku Sushi and Robata/Yama Asian Fusion
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Utilized strong communication and customer service skills alongside extensive product knowledge to deliver an optimal dining experience curated to each guest’s specific needs and preferences
General Manager
CO Sushi
08.2020 - 03.2020
- Managed multiple Charlotte locations with a combined staff of approximately 50-60 employees and a combined weekly sales volume exceeding $100k
- Oversaw daily shift operations with a focus on guest satisfaction, quality control, and food safety and sanitation
- Responsible for maintaining acceptable costs of goods sold and accurate inventory counts by utilizing Aloha Manager and RSI (Restaurant Services Inc) to maximize profitability
General Manager
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed a staff of approximately 125 employees in a $80k weekly sales volume
- Assisted in grand opening with hiring, training, restaurant setup, and marketing
- Drove staff to commit to a “guest is king” mentality through hospitality, teamwork, culture buy-in and product knowledge
- Trained new managers, including GM, in company policies and procedures to ensure shift execution, labor efficiency, and health inspection preparedness
- Oversaw bar training and LBW ordering/inventory/cost, including menu redesign to maximize profit
- Used declining budgets with projected sales to forecast costs and create realistic goals for chemicals, disposables, etc
- Wrote schedules for upwards of 75 employees including bartenders, hosts, and utility staff
- Responsible for R&M and facility maintenance
Assistant General Manager
eeZ Fusion & Sushi
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Managed a staff of approximately 50 employees in a $90k weekly sales volume
- Worked with GM and Head Chef to consistently surpass monthly goals for labor, COGS, comps, and operation standards
- Trained current AGM on expectations and responsibilities in order to assist rest of FOH management team
Assistant General Manager
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed a staff of approximately 150 employees in a $130k-$150k weekly sales volume
- Promoted to AGM and took over all responsibilities including new hire orientation and on-boarding, monthly owner evaluations, COGS & Labor Analysis, ChefTec oversight and assistance
- Worked with GM and Head Chef to consistently surpass monthly goals for labor, COGS, comps, and operation standards
- Wrote schedules for utility staff and a server staff of 50 employees
Service Manager
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed a staff of approximately 150 employees in a $110k-$140k weekly sales volume
- Wrote schedules for all FOH employees including servers, bartenders, hosts, and utility
- Oversaw bar service and training; was responsible for LBW ordering, inventory, and cost management; created beer menu with eye towards minimizing cost and maximizing product usage
Education
Ardrey Kell High School
Charlotte, NC06-2010
Skills
- Aloha POS
- Aloha Manager
- Toast/Xtrachef
- R365
- Micros
- Compeat
- Aldelo
- Point-of-sale systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Itemized profit and loss statements
Timeline
General Manager
Legion Brewing Company
09.2024 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Legion Brewing Company
05.2023 - 09.2024
Bartender
Baku Sushi and Robata/Yama Asian Fusion
12.2020 - 04.2023
General Manager
CO Sushi
08.2020 - 03.2020
General Manager
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
01.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant General Manager
eeZ Fusion & Sushi
02.2017 - 06.2017
Assistant General Manager
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
11.2016 - 02.2017
Service Manager
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
06.2014 - 03.2016
Ardrey Kell High School
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