CAMILLE RAMAGE
Idaho Falls
Summary
Award-winning restaurant leader with over 15 years of experience in high-volume operations and progressive leadership. Expert in multi-unit training (MIT), P&L optimization, and driving operational excellence through flawless execution. Recognized in the top 10% nationwide and certified by the Culinary Institute of Tuscany. Proven track record of spearheading new restaurant openings and managing departments responsible for 50% of total revenuenal efficiency.
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary and Service Professional
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
Idaho Falls
01.2021 - Current
- National Performance Leadership: Currently leading the restaurant through the process of being named the #1 LongHorn in the nation for the second time since its 2021 opening. And 3rd diamond club award.
- To-Go Business Growth: Spearheaded initiatives to build and expand the To-Go business, directly increasing sales.
- Elite Training: Train and develop new Managers in Training (MITs), ensuring they possess the systems and operational knowledge required for full competency at their assigned restaurants.
- Operational Consulting: Host visiting General Managers and leaders from across the country to showcase best practices in performance and culture.
Culinary Manager / To-Go Specialist Manager
OLIVE GARDEN
01.2006 - 02.2021
- To-Go Revenue Leadership: Directed the To-Go department, implementing new efficiencies and ideas that drove sales to represent 50% of total restaurant revenue.
- New Restaurant Opening (NRO): Orchestrated the grand opening of the Bountiful, Utah location, managing staffing, hiring, and system implementation from the ground up.
- Systems Enforcement: Managed culinary operations in a high-functioning environment, ensuring flawless execution of brand standards and elite training protocols.
- Staffing & Elite Training: Led hiring and staffing initiatives, enforcing high standards and implementing new ideas to make To-Go operations more efficient and flawless.
- P&L Management: Drive P&L performance by identifying methods to increase sales while strictly controlling labor, food costs, and operational expenses.
- Culture Building: Maintain a high-performance team environment, resulting in exceptionally low employee turnover.
Education
Certified - Authentic Italian Culinary Techniques
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF TUSCANY
Skills
- Multi-Unit Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Financial Performance
- Quality Standards
- Schedules
- Staff training
- P&L analysis
- To-Go business strategy
- Inventory control
- Performance leadership
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Culture development
- High-performance teamwork
- Cross-functional coordination
- Expense monitoring
- Professionalism
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Performance management
- Reliability
Awards
- Big Sky Award: #1 LongHorn Steakhouse in the nation.
- Diamond Club Award: Top 10% nationwide for performance and execution.
- Presidential Recognition by LongHorn’s president for going above and beyond for guest satisfaction.
- National Model: Training environment officially utilized as a national model for performance.
Timeline
Culinary and Service Professional
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
01.2021 - Current
Culinary Manager / To-Go Specialist Manager
OLIVE GARDEN
01.2006 - 02.2021
Certified - Authentic Italian Culinary Techniques
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF TUSCANY