John T.

Soules

545 Comanche Drive Rexburg, Idaho 83440 (208) 656-0468

John T. Soules 545 Comanche * Rexburg, Idaho 83440 * (208) 656-0468 * js1386662@westpost. net General Manager Summary of Qualifications Over 24 years of successful experience in all aspects of food service\restauran t management. 4 Years of successful experience directing all aspects of industrial manuf acturing facility. Competent in directing multi unit operations by promoting employee participatio n, visual presentation, catering and special events, and coordinating institutio nal kitchen procedures. Solid background in coordinating food preparation, menu development and plannin g, culinary policy, cost containment, safety, sanitation and quality control. Effective staff management: recruiting, training, team building, evaluating, an d motivating, Leadership development. Strong skills in business development: sales, promotions, marketing strategies, tracking market/consumer trends, contract negotiation, developing business and establishing lasting clients. Exceptional ability to anticipate work needs and complete job assignments accur ately and on time. Innovative leadership and organizational skills; exceptional work ethic; self-m otivated; dependable. Professional Experience General Manager- Sodexo Food Services 2009-Present Accountable for retail restaurants (Dennys all Night cafe and Einsteins bagel) a nd Resident dining operations Annual sales $10M directed staff of 260 with 10 fu ll time managers: General Manager-Levy Restaurants\Bistro Tojour-2008-2009 Five star restaurant located in Park City Utah, Vice President of Operations Taylor Corporation Rexburg, Idaho. 20052008. Directed staff of 85 personnel including 2 supervisors and 5 producti on leaders. Complete budget responsibility of $7M per year: Budget development, P &L statements;

Accounting. Personally directed purchasing; warehouse and shipping operations. Directed the activities of the customer service department; human res ources; production General manager Compass Group -1988-2005 Managed a staff of 250 personnel including 8 managers, and 2 Executive Chefs. . Complete budget responsibility of $15M per year; P&L statements; audits; develop new accounting procedures (annual inventory to monthly). Purchased food and supplies in mass quantities, oversaw construction and remodel ing. Directed the activities of vending, athletic concessions, catering, retail opera tions, student board plans, and special events. Developed a new successful bakery shift which increased productivity three-fold. Administered food service in Multi Unit locations . Opened successfully Taco Bell franchise operation; in Downtown Denver and opene d two other locations with Compass group along with other new business. Negotiated contracts; prepared sales proposals, special events, and catering arr angements. Administered financial controls including food/labor budgets, P&Ls, projects for annual sales. General Manager. ARA Services Co., Kansas City, Kansas. 19811988. Managed corporate cafeterias in dining rooms in two separate office facilities. Developed menus, oversaw kitchen operations, sales/business development, and per sonnel. Previously served as food service director in corporate cafeterias for G eneral Telephone in Angelo, Texas; First State Bank in Abilene, Texas. Special assignments within the Compass Group included: traveling to various loca tions to train and motivate new managers and solve problems; Member of Corporate Menu Development Team; Manager of Catering at the World Games. Head Chef. Bernards Restaurant, Arvada, Colorado. 19741976. Education Culinary Institute, Hyde Park, New York. 1984 Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. Major: Food Service Administration. 19 781981. Related Training Menu DevelopmentService American Corporation, Stanford, Connecticut. 1993 and 1 994. Management TrainingARAMARK Services, Philadelphia. 1981. John T. Soules 545 Comanche * Rexburg, Idaho 83440 * (208) 656-0468 * js1386662@westpost. net