DeAndre Weaver
Rockville
Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive background in regional management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Flexible with changing needs and dependable in all situations. Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and stakeholder communication. Highly motivated and prepared to drive impactful results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Manager
Dae Seung Inc
01.2020 - 08.2025
- Oversaw all aspects of operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to optimize cost savings without compromising quality or service levels
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business expansion
- Evaluated employee performance regularly using objective metrics; provided feedback/coaching as needed
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and finance, to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives
- Led training sessions for new hires on product knowledge, selling techniques, and company policies
- Identified areas of improvement within the sales process and implemented solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Monitored industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to stay ahead of market changes and adjust strategies accordingly
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on product updates.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
General Manager (GM)
Family Style, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Improve the productivity of the kitchen crew by developing based on sales trends and needs.
- Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
- Managed relationships with partners/vendors
- Established policies that promote company culture and vision
- Increased sales by 10% within the first week of being hired
- Control operational costs and identify measures to improve
- Create KPIs based on location and use weekly and monthly analysis reports
- Managed the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring operational excellence to grow restaurant sales through maximizing profits, productivity, and cost control
- Managed labor cost-efficiently by putting assets in places, improving the overall speed of service to less than 8 minutes per order, maximizing productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Member of the management team that opened the restaurant and implemented operational standards and procedures within the projected budget
- During the first year, annual sales increased from $100,000 to $500,000
Restaurant General Manager
ClusterTruck
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented operational standards and processes during opening of new restaurant
- Oversaw daily operations, leading a team of 15 to execute high volume with low margin of error
- Managed menu development and recipe testing to increase sales by 5%
- Analyzed P&L to improve service delivery and backend operations, resulting in lower food costs
- Ensured compliance of food safety and cleanliness standards
- Adapted and updated operation standards and procedures to the growth in volume served, and managed kitchen inventory and procurement
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Managed sales channels to increase volume
- Reported to HQ leadership and assisted in brand implementation for fast growth
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring efficient food delivery and exceptional customer service.
Food and Beverage Operational Manager
HMSHost
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Maintained quality control for a $25 million/year restaurant while executing daily operations, managing 40 employees, and overseeing food for a 300-cover restaurant.
- Regularly interact with over 500 customers daily using exceptional communication skills to ensure guest satisfaction, indicated by 4.5-star customer reviews
- Ensured compliance with food safety policies, upheld restaurant high standards while overseeing multiple restaurants throughout the company
- Member of the management team that opened the restaurant and implemented operational standards and procedures within the projected budget
- Implemented system for food safety and cleanliness of the restaurant, and responsible for hiring, training, and managing over 40 hourly employees, maintaining high employee retention
- Oversaw restaurants, Ike's Steakhouse (Midwestern Longhorn steak house), and Champion's Grill (Sports bar).
- Played a pivotal role in enhancing overall operational excellence by identifying inefficiencies within existing systems/processes and implementing targeted interventions.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
MBA - Food business
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY08.2021
Bachelor's - Culinary Arts and Food Service Management
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY12.2015
Bachelor's degree - Food Business
Skills
- Wine knowledge
- Staff management
- Goal setting and performance metrics
- Staff training and development
- Operational management
- Territory management
- Goals and performance
- New business development
- Business development and planning
- Strategic development
- Cost reduction
- Customer and vendor relations
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Regional Manager
Dae Seung Inc
01.2020 - 08.2025
General Manager (GM)
Family Style, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
Restaurant General Manager
ClusterTruck
01.2016 - 01.2018
Food and Beverage Operational Manager
HMSHost
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor's - Culinary Arts and Food Service Management
The Culinary Institute of America
Bachelor's degree - Food Business
MBA - Food business
The Culinary Institute of America