Taquan Muhammad
@taquanmuhammad
Experienced restaurant operations leader focused on profitability and teams.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced restaurant operations professional with a track record of leading multi-site teams, improving operational efficiency, and driving revenue growth. I currently serve as General Manager at a Bojangles' location where I oversee scheduling, employee training, reviews, and inventory ordering.
Previously I held district manager roles at Cook Out Restaurants and Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, and leadership roles including shift leader and customer service positions. I have strengths in budget and financial management, cost control, P&L analysis, staffing and retention, vendor relationships, and food safety compliance.
I bring strong people-development skills, a focus on process improvement and data-driven decision making, and hands-on experience with POS systems, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Tableau and Power BI. I am authorized to work in the US and am willing to relocate to Charlotte, Concord, or Atlanta.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager
Star Enterprises Inc.
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Manage daily operations, staff scheduling and training, conduct employee reviews, and oversee inventory and vendor orders to maintain service standards and operational efficiency.
District Manager
Cook Out Restaurants
Jan 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Oversaw multi-unit operations, drove revenue growth and compliance, managed staffing and performance, and implemented process improvements across district locations.
District Manager
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
Oct 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 2 months)
Managed district-level restaurant operations, improved sales and service KPIs, led hiring and training initiatives, and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
Customer Service Representative
Keyfood Supermarket
Oct 2016 - Aug 2017 (10 months)
Provided frontline customer service, handled transactions and inquiries, and supported store operations to maintain customer satisfaction and smooth daily workflows.
Shift Leader/Manager
Cook Out Restaurants
Aug 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 4 months)
Led shift operations including staff supervision, food preparation oversight, cash handling, and ensuring sanitation and service standards during shifts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Olympic High School
High School Diploma, Business Marketing
2004 - 2008
Completed upper secondary education with a focus on Business Marketing and obtained a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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