Bradley Eekhout
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Results-driven management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving goals. Proven track record of effective leadership, operational efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and fostering productive team cultures. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
KFC Area Manager
Restaurant Brands NZ
New Zealand
10.2023 - Current
- Directed daily operations to enhance efficiency across multiple franchise locations.
- Implemented training programs to elevate team performance and customer service standards.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Coordinated inventory management initiatives to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall productivity.
- Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
Area Manager
Americana Hardees Franchise
Bahrain
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Complete regular FSCC visits
- Carry out training & evaluate performance
- Manage the performance of 15 stores
- Ensure operational standards & procedures are met
- Develop current employees to grow within the business
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members, promoting open communication and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Oversaw budget planning, strategy development, community outreach for organization.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
KFC Area Manager
Baobab Khulisani
East London, South Africa
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Oversee & evaluate Store Manager performance
- Coach & guide managers on how to improve
- Provide weekly feedback on overall store performance to GM
- Follow up on all training completion
- Numerous additional functions which can be provided on request
Restaurant Supervisor
Tsogo Sun Hemingways
East London, South Africa
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Monthly staff rosters for +-50 employees
- Daily and weekly beverage stock takes
- Delegation of tasks throughout service
- Day-end banking for all Food & Beverage Outlets
- Guest call backs, Data capturing
- Banking day end cash
- Revenue analysis on a weekly basis
School Tour Guide/ Environment Teacher
Jonginenge Eco-Adventure
East London, South Africa
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Carry out teaching lesson on based around our Environment & the effects of global warming, littering.
- Importance of plant life & the animals around out, both sea & land.
- Conduct surf lessons
- Teach children between the ages of 6-13 how to play soccer, volleyball, rugby & various out beach games.
- Carry out team building & memory games to help with development
Education
Bcom - Business Management
University of the Free State
01.2015
Bcom - Business Management
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2014
Diploma - Fine Dining Cookery
Silwood School of Cookery
South Africa01.2013
Matriculated - undefined
Stirling High School
01.2012
Skills
- Operations management
- Relationship building and management
- Team development
- Staff training and development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Controlling costs
- Process improvement
- Customer relationship management
- Production data analysis
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Part of the Operations Team which lead Hardees Bahrain to achieve Franchisee of the Year award by CKE
- Awarded of First Year of the Year at the University of the Free State within my residency
- Recognised by Cross-Functional departments for leading marketing innovations leading to business sales growth
Certification
- Level 1 First Aid
- Level 1 Fire Fighting
- Cape Wine Academy
- Advanced Excel Training
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Timeline
KFC Area Manager
Restaurant Brands NZ
10.2023 - Current
Area Manager
Americana Hardees Franchise
03.2022 - 10.2023
KFC Area Manager
Baobab Khulisani
06.2019 - 02.2022
Restaurant Supervisor
Tsogo Sun Hemingways
02.2017 - 06.2019
School Tour Guide/ Environment Teacher
Jonginenge Eco-Adventure
11.2013 - 01.2015
Bcom - Business Management
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Matriculated - undefined
Stirling High School
Bcom - Business Management
University of the Free State
Diploma - Fine Dining Cookery
Silwood School of Cookery