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Paul Horton

@paulhorton

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Experienced general manager with a passion for restaurant innovation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to innovate and lead in the restaurant industry, focusing on operational excellence and team development.

I am a proactive and innovative professional with over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry. My career has been defined by my ability to drive revenue and performance growth through service excellence, creative menu design, and savvy marketing strategies. I have a proven track record of enhancing restaurant performance and value through marginal gains, making me a valuable asset to any team.

In my recent role as General Manager at MoBettaH's Hawaiian Grill, I successfully grew sales with double-digit increases year-over-year while maintaining a 4.5-star rating through meticulous training and operational improvements. My experience also includes founding Taco Crush, where I developed a unique concept and menu that garnered a strong customer following and high ratings. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

General Manager

Current

Mobettah's Hawaiian Grill

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Grew sales with double digit increases over last year. Improved store operations and cleanliness with detailed training and retention, consistently operating above a 4.5-star rating.

Sales Growth Staff Training Customer Service

General Manager

Station Patio Icehouse

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 (9 months)

Updated all operations and training manuals to raise service standards. Revamped the food menu to increase quality while staying within cost targets, introducing new lunch and late-night bar menu items to increase off-peak traffic.

Operations Management Cost Control Service standards

Founder/Owner

Taco Crush

Nov 2016 - Sep 2021 (4 years 10 months)

Created the concept for Taco Crush from scratch, including menu creation, testing, and refinement, and invented the 'Taco Cone.' Managed all financial aspects of restaurant operation and accounting, and developed advertising campaigns including social media videos.

Financial Management Marketing Campaigns Social Media Marketing

General Manager

Loop 9 BBQ

Helped develop a new concept Prime BBQ restaurant, including menu R&D, testing, and finalization. Created all operations and training manuals, and performed sales forecasting for initial opening along with prep and ordering pars.

Sales Forecasting Kitchen Layout Optimization