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KENT MAHON

Mesa

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with extensive experience at Bourbon & Bones Chophouse and Bar, excelling in P&L management and team motivation. Proven track record in optimizing operations and reducing costs through strategic budgeting and effective talent acquisition. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales growth in high-volume environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

GENERAL MANAGER

Bourbon & Bones Chophouse and Bar
Scottsdale
10.2019 - 03.2026
  • Oversaw daily business operations, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service, and sales.
  • Managed staff schedules and coordinated training for new team members to enhance productivity.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels through corrective action planning to reduce long-term costs.

GENERAL MANAGER

Axis Alley and Redondo Taqueria
06.2015 - 06.2017

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Sushi Zushi
02.2015 - 06.2015

MANAGING PARTNER

Texas Roadhouse
05.2011 - 09.2014

OPERATING PARTNER

Ruby Tuesday
02.2009 - 04.2011

GENERAL MANAGER

The White Chocolate Grill
01.2007 - 11.2008

GENERAL MANAGER

The Atlantic Fish Company
06.2006 - 11.2006

OPERATING PARTNER

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
04.2000 - 04.2006

GENERAL MANAGER

Houston's Restaurants
11.1995 - 03.2000

Education

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES - PSYCHOLOGY

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

ASSOCIATES OF CULINARY ARTS - RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ

Skills

  • Facilities management
  • P&L management
  • Budgeting and expense control
  • Payroll management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Talent acquisition and workforce planning
  • Policy development
  • Team motivation and training
  • Bar and dining room management
  • Alcohol service management
  • New store openings

Timeline

GENERAL MANAGER

Bourbon & Bones Chophouse and Bar
10.2019 - 03.2026

GENERAL MANAGER

Axis Alley and Redondo Taqueria
06.2015 - 06.2017

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Sushi Zushi
02.2015 - 06.2015

MANAGING PARTNER

Texas Roadhouse
05.2011 - 09.2014

OPERATING PARTNER

Ruby Tuesday
02.2009 - 04.2011

GENERAL MANAGER

The White Chocolate Grill
01.2007 - 11.2008

GENERAL MANAGER

The Atlantic Fish Company
06.2006 - 11.2006

OPERATING PARTNER

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
04.2000 - 04.2006

GENERAL MANAGER

Houston's Restaurants
11.1995 - 03.2000

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES - PSYCHOLOGY

University of Kansas

ASSOCIATES OF CULINARY ARTS - RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
KENT MAHON