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Dustin Holstein

Ogallala

Summary

Dynamic restaurant owner with a proven track record at Valentino's, excelling in menu development and staff supervision. Successfully enhanced brand visibility through innovative marketing strategies and optimized operations, achieving significant cost reductions. Passionate about customer engagement and fostering team growth, ensuring high standards of service and quality.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Owner

Holstein Family LLC DBA Valentino's of Ogallala
08.2017 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure high standards of food quality and customer service.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new customers.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for food safety and customer engagement.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing supply chain processes for cost efficiency.
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.

General Manager

Lichti Oil DBA Valentino's of York
06.2011 - 07.2017
  • Led operational strategy to enhance efficiency and streamline processes across all departments.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and improve overall performance.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making practices to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
  • Mentored management staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Assistant Manager

Valentino's
04.2009 - 05.2011
  • Led team in daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and service quality.
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering skill development and enhancing performance.
  • Implemented inventory management practices, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Coordinated scheduling for staff, improving coverage during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with management to establish operational goals and performance metrics.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Education

Business Administration

Midland Lutheran College
Fremont, NE

GED -

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
03-2002

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Staff supervision
  • Business planning
  • Customer engagement
  • Staff management
  • Small business operations
  • Labor cost controls
  • Schedule management
  • Building maintenance

Affiliations

  • Member of Ogallala City Council
  • Member of Ogallala Rotary

Timeline

Restaurant Owner

Holstein Family LLC DBA Valentino's of Ogallala
08.2017 - Current

General Manager

Lichti Oil DBA Valentino's of York
06.2011 - 07.2017

Assistant Manager

Valentino's
04.2009 - 05.2011

Business Administration

Midland Lutheran College

GED -

Metropolitan Community College
Dustin Holstein