Tierney Dearon
Indianapolis
Summary
Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ARM / General Manager / Operations Manager / COG Ambassador
SSP America
Indianapolis
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee operations across seven locations.
- Manage operations books, labor, and cost controls (COGs).
- Supervise GMs, supervisors, and staff to maintain performance standards.
- Oversee all requisition and inventory management for multiple units.
- Conduct interviews, orientations, and onboarding for new hires.
- Complete end-of-inventory scrubbing and manage waste reduction.
- Handle P&L analysis and resolve RM issues as needed.
Manager / Cook / Bartender / Server / GM / Multi-Unit Manager
HMSHost
Indianapolis
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed daily operations and staff scheduling across several units.
- Conducted audits, monthly inventory counts, and ordering.
- Oversaw SPLH and sales performance metrics.
- Served as point of contact for unit maintenance and service needs.
- Performed hands-on duties including cooking, bartending, and customer service.
Kitchen Manager / Cook
Serenity Child Care
Indianapolis
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Designed menus and prepared nutritious meals for children.
- Maintained food program compliance and accurate documentation.
- Managed inventory, budgeting, and purchasing.
Home Health Aide
NovaCare
Indianapolis
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, meal prep, and medication administration.
- Provided transportation and maintained clean, safe environments.
Line Cook / Baker
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Prepared and baked food items according to dietary and safety standards.
- Operated multiple kitchen stations and handled cash transactions.
Education
Culinary Arts Diploma -
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO05.2020
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
University of Phoenix
Merrillville, IN08.2018
Associate of Business and Fundamentals -
Art Institute of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN03.2014
Skills
- Culinary preparation
- Strong planner
- Operations management
- Inventory management
- P&L analysis
- Labor scheduling
- Employee training
- Team building
- Waste reduction
- Cost reductions
- Employee development
Timeline
ARM / General Manager / Operations Manager / COG Ambassador
SSP America
09.2023 - Current
Manager / Cook / Bartender / Server / GM / Multi-Unit Manager
HMSHost
08.2022 - 09.2023
Kitchen Manager / Cook
Serenity Child Care
01.2021 - 08.2022
Home Health Aide
NovaCare
11.2017 - 01.2022
Line Cook / Baker
St. Vincent Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2017
Culinary Arts Diploma -
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
University of Phoenix
Associate of Business and Fundamentals -
Art Institute of Indianapolis