Daniel Balakoff

db10f4ff2@westpost.net
484-332-4927

Professional Experience
Philadelphia Fresh Foods Inc, Franchisee of Qdoba Restaurant Corporation
General Manager August 2006 - Present
Manage all aspects of daily operations including food cost, labor cost and contr
ollables
Complete weekly sales forecast to ensure proper staffing and inventory levels
Manage the recruitment, retention, selection and scheduling of all crew level em
ployees
Complete all food, small ware and restaurant supply orders and adjust par levels
appropriately
Complete weekly inventory as well as weekly Profit and Loss Recaps
Manage and oversee all aspects of Qdoba Career Map Training Program
Develop and execute action plans to increase sales volume and Assistant Manager
effectiveness
American Bread Company LLC, Franchisee of Panera Bread LLC
District Training Specialist / Assistant Manager April 2005 August 2006
Support district training by completing training audits and developing action pl
ans
Facilitate orientation programs and district training meetings
Develop systems with Regional Training Manager, General Managers to achieve dist
rict initiatives
Complete and review weekly food inventory and effectively communicate areas of o
pportunity
Complete all weekly paper and food purchases and adjust par levels appropriately
Effectively manage the Manager-In-Training program for a level 3,Certified Train
ing Bakery-Caf
Panera Bread LLC
Assistant Manager February 2004 March 2005
Ensure 100% customer satisfaction during the execution of quality shifts by impl
ementing all systems
Assist in the recruitment, retention, selection and scheduling of all associates
Complete daily purchases and Pan-Ups
Train all associates on correct procedures of food and beverage preparation thro
ugh Breaducation System
Effectively manage the Manager-In-Training program for a level 3,Certified Train
ing Bakery-Caf

Education
BA Graphic Design May 2003
York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania
Technical Skill
MenuLink BOH Operating System. Micros and Aloha FOH Operating System
Microsoft Word. Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Power Point. Outlook Express.
Quark Express. Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Photoshop. Macromedia Dreamweaver
Achievement
Training General Manager Philadelphia, PA 2008
Store opening manager. Hershey, PA. Spring 2004
Store opening manager. Allentown, PA. Summer 2004
Panera Hug recipient for excellent customer service. 2004
Bakery-Caf of the Year. Reading, PA. 2004
Awarded most outstanding student-athlete. 1998
Blue Mountain High School Varsity Baseball and Basketball Co-Captain. 1997-1998