Restaurants - Cafes - Hotels
Experience:
Restaurant General Manager (Managing Partner)
Outback Steakhouse, Aspley, Queensland,, Australia | November 2015 - January 2023
* Led a team of 50+ staff, maintaining high service and operational standards.
* Increased takeaway and delivery revenue via Uber, Menulog, and other partnerships.
* Oversaw P&L management, safety compliance, and guest satisfaction initiatives.
* Achieved measurable improvements in profitability and community engagement.
General Manager
BlackCat Jazz and Blues Club, Jakarta, Indonesia | December 2013 – July 2015
* Boosted sales by 18% and profitability by 16% through targeted marketing and operational improvements.
* Restructured financial processes for clearer reporting and analysis.
* Secured sponsorship funding for events, enhancing market presence.
Restaurant General Manager (Managing Partner)
Outback Steakhouse, Jakarta, Indonesia | December 2003 – April 2010
* Increased customer retention through service and quality control.
* Championed community engagement programs to build brand loyalty.
* Recognized as "Managing Partner of the Year" three times (2005, 2007, 2009).
ADDITIONAL ROLES
* General Manager, Alessandro Nannini's Café, Jakarta, Indonesia (2002-2003)
* General Manager, Restaurant, Jakarta, Indonesia (2000-2002)
* Associate General Manager, TGI Friday's, Jakarta, Indonesia (1997-2000)
* Restaurant Manager, Arby’s Jakarta, Indonesia (1995-1996)
* Assistant Manager, Arby’s San Francisco, CA, USA (1993-1995)
Education:
* Hotel & Restaurant Management, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, USA
* Business Management, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Skills:
Restaurant Operations
• Full-service and QSR operations management
• Staff scheduling, training, and performance management
• Inventory control and COGS management
• Health, safety, and sanitation compliance
• Vendor management and procurement
Leadership & Team Development
• Team building and staff motivation
• Conflict resolution and employee relations
• Hiring, onboarding, and skills development
• Leading by example in high-pressure environments
Customer Service Excellence
• Guest engagement and table visits
• Handling guest complaints and recovery
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction scores
Financial & Business Acumen
• P&L analysis and financial reporting
• Labor and food cost control
• Sales forecasting and budgeting
• Business plan development and execution
Marketing & Promotions
• Local store marketing (LSM) initiatives
• Event and private room management
• Menu planning and pricing strategy
International Franchise Experience
• Extensive experience managing US-based franchises (TGI Fridays, Outback Steakhouse)
• Adherence to international brand standards
• Opening and transitioning restaurant concepts
Technical Skills
• POS system operations (Micros, Toast, or similar)
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with online reservation and ordering platforms
Additionally:
CERTIFICATIONS
* Responsible Management License Venues (OLGR CTA Training Specialist)
* Responsible Service Alcohol (Cert 3 Hospitality SIT30713)
* Safe Food Handling Practices (Cert 3 Hospitality SIT30713)
* Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (Cert 3 Hospitality SIT30713)
* SERVSAFE Food Safety Management (National Restaurant Association)
AWARDS
* Managing Partner of the Year, Outback Steakhouse (2005, 2007, 2009)
* Manager of the Year, TGI Friday's Jakarta Franchisee (2000)