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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017 Eric Hovland - Restaurant McCall City Golf Course Restaurant Eric Hovland 208-271-1073 / Capt5511@gmail.com I moved my family(Emily, MJ and Logan)to McCall in 2001. We fell in love with McCall the first time we visited. I have had the pleasure of working at a few restaurants and bars in McCall. Outside the restaurant business I have worked as a territory manger for 2 different industrial supply firms. When my wife and I heard about the City golf course restaurant lease coming available we knew it would be the perfect avenue for us to be a solid part of the community. As a family we are excited for the opportunity to put our skills to work to benefit our great town. We own our house in McCall and have no plans leaving McCall. With my past restaurant and bar experience here in McCall and California, I am confident that we will be able to hire and train local staff to service our golfers and visitors. The city has done a great job keeping the facility in good working order. With a reasonable lease and terms there is some room to update the seating and facility in time with city approval. We will offer a menu to support the needs of all year round. We thank you for the opportunity to present our ideas for a great family friendly restaurant. We are excited to be able to provide this great service to McCall. Thank you Eric Hovland and Family Boneless Wings Popcorn Shrimp Quesadilla Shrimp Cocktail Wedge Poppers Vegies and Hummus Chef Salad ` Chili cheese fries Caesar Chili Chicken Strips Chicken Pie BLT Patty Melt Club Steak Clubhouse Burger Grilled Salmon Turkey Burger Supreme Dads Tacos Tuna Melt Club Hot Fudge Sundae Veggie Dad's Root beer float Chicken strips Hand dipped corndog Cheese Quesadilla Hand dipped Cheese on a stick Noodles and Parmesan Cold Sandwich Corn Dog Bow tie chicken Caesar noodle salad Grilled Cheese McCall City Golf Course Restaurant Bar and Grill "Chip Shot Bar and Grill" Highlights Managing McCall City golf course Bar and grill. Providing quality service,food and drink for golf course customers and year round Bar and Grill for residents and visitors to the City of McCall. Objectives To provide excellent service to the customer utilizing the Golf facilities and grow business within the non-golfing community. Offering good food and drink along with excellent service to grow sales and profit for the Bar and Grill. Mission Statement Our Mission is to provide a Family friendly environment. We will offer good food at a great value in a timely and efficient manner. Our management team will focus on our customers and team members to grow the bond between the two. We are delighted to serve our future customers and their families,they add to the environment of the Course and the City of McCall. We will strive to move forward with new ideas and technology to keep in step with market and growth plans. Keys to Success Service is the key to a successful restaurant,along with environment quality food and drinks at a good cost while maintaining cost and profit. Year round Bar and Grill to service the community of McCall Idaho. Providing great food in a timely manner at a good price. We will have the ability to support Golf Course events and utilize the facility for banquet events. Location McCall City Golf Course Bar and Grill Location McCall City Golf Course Bar and Grill Interior McCall City Golf course bar and grill is great operational order. Changes can be made to make the restaurant a friendlier atmosphere. These changes can be made in time and per city approval. Hours of Operation Hours of operation need to be consistent with the hours customers need our services. Summer and winter hours may be different. Products and Services Having a consistent menu is extremely important to have a successful restaurant. A golf course brings in a very diverse group of customers,we are planning on a simple menu that will meet the needs of everyone. Appetizers,sandwiches,salads and dinner entrees and breakfast during golf season along with a full bar for adults over 21. Suppliers Our local food and beverage supplies are a major key to success. Growing relationships with the suppliers is a must. Service Our service realize on a management staff that knows the local area and has relationships with local and non-local service industry staff. Employing local staff that has adequate housing and transportation is a goal to secure the service needed to give our customers a great experience to come back and enjoy the McCall Golf course time and time again. Management Management will start with Eric Hovland. The goal would be to have a full time Chef/Cook to run "the back of the house". Eric Hovland will run "the front of the house"with 20 years of restaurant and bar experience I will be able to hire bartenders and servers to take care of day to day service and prep. Financial Management Having years of experience in the restaurant and bar industry we are able to utilize the services of our 2 distributors to maximize profit and cost of our products. Managing our food cost, beverage cost and payroll will be run by a skilled accountant and quick books expert. Marketing McCall has many options for Marketing and advertising, local radio, news print,social media,chamber of commerce. 1 would also like to make a push in the surrounding areas to show new management and year round operation. 3 McCall City Golf Course Restaurant Management Proposal • 5 year Lease(Lease terms to be discussed on Thursday July 27th) • Year round operation to support Golf Course and other customers • Lease to begin when Golf course opens in 2018. Restaurant and Bar will open in 2017 to hire and train staff,finalize menu, and prepare for winter carnival/2018 golf season. • First option to renew lease after 5 years • Option to update and renovate Restaurant and Bar per city approval • Manage employees hiring and training. • Use of Golf course shack and beverage carts 1 Po Box 4455, McCall ID 208-271-1073 Capt5511@Gmail.com Eric Hovland Objective Seeking a position that is challenging and rewarding that will benefit from my Purchasing and Sales experience in the MRO and industrial industry. Experience Present Henkel Loctite Idaho/Montana 2011 - 2014 Barnes Distribution / MSC McCall ID Purchasing / Sourcing Non stock sourcing and purchasing MRO, Safety, Hardware, PVF, Fasteners... Increased product offering for the sales force 2002 — 2011 Barnes Distribution Costa Mesa CA Sales Associate Increased a sales region from 100k to over 1.5 Million Expanded product offerings to existing and new customers Offered and implemented product training for customers Sales rep of the year 4 years g Outstanding growth 2 years and Million Dollar Club Summary Strong Industrial and Retail sales and purchasing experience Fasteners, PVF, Tools, PPE, Material Handling, MRO Motivated to grow and learn Great customer relations SAP, Word, Excel, Ariba and Organized References Scott Sneathen 949-650-0310 Craig Smugereski 949-375-3260 Mike Kirouac mikekirouac241Co)hotmail com Brett Reeder Brett.Reeder@mscdirect.com Restaurant Experience Eric Hovland 1993-1998 Polly's Restaurant Huntington Beach,CA Server 1997-2000 Cannery Restaurant Newport Beach,CA - Sever,Bartender and cruise boat manager 2007-2009 Garfs Sports Bar Costa Mesa CA - Bartender 2010-2011 Finbars Italian Restaurant Rancho Santa Margarita,CA - Bar Manager,bar ordering,hiring staff 2011-2012 Bobby D's Bar and Grill Lake Forest, CA - Bar manager,bartending,bar and restaurant ordering and hiring staff 2012-present Shore Lodge McCall,ID Banquet Bartender Summer 2013,McCall Golf Couse McCall,ID - Bartender/Server 2013-present Yacht Club McCall ID - Bartender 2014-2015 Lardo's McCall,ID - Bartender Home of the Famous "Lando"Burgers&Fries iN wit taa sb�e.MctN,d • Aa.a tlK�t*+�.tr sMao Wp May 3, 2017 To Whom It May Concern: It is our pleasure to recommend Eric Hovland as a candidate for a position with your organization. Eric was employed at our establishment as a full-time bartender from 2014 to 2016. We were initially impressed with Erics' knowledge of bartending, serving k and his professional demeanor when we hired him. Eric is always willing to offer his assistance and has an excellent rapport with many customers, co-workers and various vendors. We regularly received unsolicited praise from customers and vendors commending Eric's outstanding level of service and professionalism. Throughout his time with our organization, he consistently demonstrated impressive qualities that would make him an excellent employee at your company. He is extremely responsible, organized, punctual and can effectively multi-task a high-volume workload to ensure that all projects are completed in a timely manner. Because of his competence, his performance was assuredly above and beyond what we anticipated. Without a doubt, Eric has an exceptional work ethic. During the three years Eric has reported to us, he consistently demonstrated all of these qualities and more, he has been an asset to our organization and we unreservedly endorse him for any position. Sincerely, Jarad and Danielle Howard, Proprietors Lardo Grill & Saloon Inc. 600 West Lake Street McCall, Idaho 83638 (208) 634-8191 Iardogrillandsaloon@gmail comcom July 14,2017 To Whom It May Concern, Eric Hovland has worked for me,and beside me, for the last 4 years and has shown that he has the drive and persistence to be a business owner. He first started bartending for me at the Yacht Club in 2013 and jumped right in,he always goes the extra mile. He since has worked for me at The Anchor Restaurant and is a natural when it comes to keeping all in order and the customers happy. Eric is selfless, willing to help anyone at any time which I think is a quality you can't teach, it is a part of what your made of and is a must when it comes to owning and running a small business. It is my belief that it takes a special person to be successful in running a small business in McCall and Eric has all the qualities and knowledge to do so.It would be a pleasure to have Eric as a fellow business owner in our community. Sincerely, Monica Tway Yacht Club/Anchor Restaurant 203 E.Lake St. McCall,Idaho 83638 208.284.3363 mccalicabins ► com To whom it may concern I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Eric Hovland. I have known Eric as a friend and customer for six years, and have found him to be a reliable and conscientious person. We have worked together on McCall chamber events, and traveled together with our families. In all of these situations, Eric has shown himself to be considerate, honest and hard working. I have also found Eric to be an intelligent individual, who is willing to take the lead in situations when required. His good judgement has been important on several occasions. As well, his reputation in McCall is stellar, and I can't think of a better, more experienced person to take over the McCall Golf Course Restaurant. In short, I would recommend Eric as a trustworthy person who can be relied upon in any situation, and he will prove to be a valued colleague and friend to those fortunate to spend time with him. Please feel free to contact me regarding this recommendation if required. Sincerely, Joel Hellerman Owner - mccallcabins.com 208.630.5045 1 06/08/2017 City of McCall I am writing this letter to refer Eric Hovland for the position to manage the McCall City golf course restaurant. He would be the perfect candidate for the job, I have witnessed his excellent service provided at restaurants throughout McCall. I have known Eric for the past six years and we have been good friends since then. I can confidently vouch for him as a professional and honest person. When I heard about the lease coming up for the restaurant Eric was the first person I thought of. The service he can provide for our community would be excellent. Eric and his family would be a great fit for the restaurant. They have lived in McCall for 6 years and have been a great addition to our community. Thank you. Sincere regards, JJ Johnson