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John Thomas

Purchasing Manager at Prestige Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
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Seasoned hospitality executive with management, purchasing, and strategic planning expertise.
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Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States, US
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  • Aircraft Pilot
  • Management
  • Food And Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Negotiation
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John Thomas is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in management, purchasing, and strategic planning. He has held various leadership positions in the restaurant and hotel industries, including owner, franchisee, regional manager, and assistant general manager. Thomas has also pursued higher education in culinary arts and hotel management.

Experience

  • Prestige Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
    • West Point, PA
    • Purchasing Manager
      • Feb 2007 - Mar 2014
      • West Point, PA

      Purchased all hospitality equipment, supplies, healthcare and small wares for the company from over 150 national vendors. Vendor contract and pricing negotiator.

  • SAM's Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
    • Norristown, PA
    • Owner
      • Apr 1997 - Feb 2007
      • Norristown, PA

      Performed strategic planning, cost controls, purchasing and inventory.

  • Al. E. Gators Restaurant Group
    • Bryn Mawr, Valley Forge, Newtown Square, Langhorne
    • Owner and Founder
      • May 1984 - Jun 2005
      • Bryn Mawr, Valley Forge, Newtown Square, Langhorne

      Founder of casual dining concept and first sports bar themed restaurants. Was first commercial account for Direct TV sports channels.

  • Steak and Ale
    • Valley Forge, PA
    • Franchisee
      • May 1981 - May 2002
      • Valley Forge, PA

      Only independently owned and franchised location in the country. Franchise was granted by Norman Brinker, founder of Bennigan's, Chili's and Steak & Ale.

  • Steak and Ale / Bennigan's Restaurant Chain
    • New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland
    • Regional Manager
      • Apr 1974 - May 1981
      • New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland

      Turned around failing corporate owned restaurant units.

  • Disney World Resort Division
    • Polynesian Hotel, Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
    • Assistant General Manager
      • Jun 1971 - Apr 1974
      • Polynesian Hotel, Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL

      Started out as Assistant Supervisor of lodging services. Promoted to Supervisor before being promoted to Assistant General Manager of Polynesian Resort Hotel. Member of the opening management team on day one for Walt Disney World Resorts.

Education

  • 1969 - 1971
    University of Nevada-Las Vegas
    Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant, Casino, Business
  • 1967 - 1969
    Harrisburg Area Community College
    Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training

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