Yanal Hanieh
General Manager | Full-Service Restaurant Operations & P&L Leadership
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Aurora, Colorado 80016Member since September 28, 2026
Bilingual: English & ArabicFull P&L Ownership & Financial ManagementStrategic Business Planning & ExecutionStrong Leadership & Team DevelopmentFull-Service Restaurant OperationsOperations Management & Process OptimizationCustomer Service Excellence & Relationship BuildingFood & Beverage Operations ExpertProblem Solving & Decision MakingSales Growth & Revenue GenerationVendor Management & Cost ControlAdaptable & Results-Oriented Professional
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Bilingual: English & ArabicFull P&L Ownership & Financial ManagementStrategic Business Planning & ExecutionStrong Leadership & Team DevelopmentFull-Service Restaurant Operations
About
Results-driven General Manager with 8+ years leading high-volume IHOP franchises across 5 states. Expert in P&L ownership, team development, and operational excellence — consistently delivering $5M+ in annual sales with teams of 70+.
Experience
General Manager - IHOP Restaurants – Multiple Franchises & Locations - Aurora, Colorado; South Carolina; Ohio; Tennessee; New Mexico
(2017-03)
- Drove $5M+ in annual sales across multiple high-volume IHOP locations in SC, OH, TN, NM, and CO through data-driven strategy and local marketing
- Built and led teams of 70+ staff — overseeing hiring, training, performance management, and retention to sustain a high-performance culture
- Owned full P&L responsibility including budgeting, cost control, vendor management, and inventory — consistently hitting profitability targets across all locations
Assistant General Manager - IHOP - Boulder, Colorado
(2013-01 - 2014-12)
- Supported GM in daily operations, scheduling, and staff training at a high-volume IHOP — building core foundations in full-service restaurant management
Skills
General Manager
