Brent Montes

Results driven leader with 20+ years of experience in high volume and fine dining. Expert in leading a diverse team of 50+ while maintaining excellent customer ratings. Proven track record of increasing revenue through P&L management, inventory control and labor cost management.

General Manager at Red Robin (2002-02 – 2019-06)

• Financial Management: P&L accountability, budgeting, and financial forecasting
• Operations and Compliance: Health code kadherence, OSHA standards and supply chain/vendor management
• Assisted in two new store openings. Ordering products, hiring team members as well as training with key team members from my location.
• Team Leadership: Talent acquisition, staff development and fostering a positive working culture.
• Community Involvement: Taste of Albany Champion for best beverage.
• Fostered a great relationship with Albany Parks and Rec which piloted the Family Zone during the Annual Art & Air Festival and also the honor to host the dinner for sponsors. Ovation award 2014 from the state of Oregon.
• Served as a special guest for Greater Albany Public Schools E3 program for at risk teens.

Operations Manager at Brick & Mortar Cafe / Vault 244 (2019-11 – Present)

Multi-Unit Leader. Fast paced breakfast and lunch at Brick & Mortar Cafe, Fresh fine dining at Vault 244

• Menu optimization focused on items that are profitable for the business as well as delivering a product to our guests that we are proud of.
• Having a fresh product that can be utilized in more than one dish, getting the most yield out of every item that we have on the line.
• Demonstrated a clear commitment to health and safety through systems that decrease the opportunity for cross contamination and delivering the best product to our guests.
• Mentoring Restaurant managers, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Developed a great relationship with our vendors.
• Advanced POS systems like Toast and Future
• Recruiting, onboarding and promoting restaurant managers to ensure leadership stability.