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Taquan Muhammad

@taquanmuhammad

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Experienced restaurant operations leader focused on profitability and teams.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in restaurant or hospitality operations where I can improve efficiency, develop teams, and drive revenue while working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

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

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General Manager

Current

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.

Scheduling Team Leadership Training Inventory Management Vendor Management Food Safety POS Cost Control Customer Service

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.

Multi Unit Management Performance Management Staff Development Cost Control Operations Management Scheduling Food Safety Inventory Management Customer Service

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.

District Management Sales Growth Training Development Compliance Inventory Control Staffing Customer Experience Process Improvement

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.

Customer Service Cash Handling POS Complaint Handling Merchandising Communication Guest Relations

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.