josue palacios
@josuepalacios1
Assistant General Manager who improves operations, training, and customer satisfaction.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Assistant General Manager (AGM) focused on running daily operations smoothly while building strong teams. I provide guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow, clear communication, and consistent service under real-world pressure.
In my AGM role, I implemented new training programs that helped improve productivity and customer satisfaction. I worked closely with department heads to plan and execute strategies for achieving company goals, while monitoring financial performance and implementing cost-saving measures to reduce expenses.
I stay hands-on with the details that protect standards—leading weekly meetings, resolving customer complaints or escalating issues promptly, and conducting regular facilities inspections for safety and cleanliness compliance. I also analyzed sales data and market trends to find growth opportunities, created employee schedules based on projected demand, and implemented quality control procedures across departments.
Before moving into management, I brought a strong maintenance and service foundation through hands-on work as a Painter/Laborer and as a Server/Bartender. I handled everything from plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall repair, and painting to POS accuracy, cash handling, guest services, and food safety—experiences that sharpen my operational mindset and customer-first approach.
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Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen-Westlake Village
Jun 2022 - Jul 2025 (3 years 1 month)
Managed restaurant operations as an Assistant General Manager, leading staff, implementing training programs, and running weekly meetings. Monitored financial performance and cost-saving efforts, resolved customer complaints, ensured safety/cleanliness compliance, and supported quality control and daily operations in coordination with department heads.
Painter/Laborer
Eagle Professional-Simi Valley
Mar 2018 - Apr 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Performed handyman tasks including plumbing repairs, electrical work, carpentry, fixture installation/replacement, painting, and drywall repairs. Followed safety regulations on job sites, maintained clean work areas, and collaborated with subcontractors when needed.
Server/Bartender
The Junkyard cafe-Simi Valley
Apr 2016 - Jun 2020 (4 years 2 months)
Provided customer service by greeting and seating guests, communicating daily specials, and taking orders. Entered orders into a POS system, coordinated with kitchen staff, handled cash transactions, followed health and safety/food handling procedures, maintained cleanliness during shifts, and upsold menu items and wine pairings.
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