Hi, I’m Jason Wayne Fite, a results-driven operations leader and small business owner with 20+ years of hands-on experience in financial management, budgeting, cost control, and team development across restaurant and grocery industries. I’ve built and scaled multi-location operations, personally handling accounting, reconciliations, and financial oversight for 5 stores with 15–20 employees. I’m an Excel power user who designs custom budgeting and tracking tools to improve accuracy and decision-making. I work well on both Apple and Windows platforms and am currently pursuing QuickBooks Online certification. I’m seeking a remote bookkeeping or operations analyst role that leverages practical financial systems in a low-interaction environment.…

Jason Wayne Fite

Hi, I’m Jason Wayne Fite, a results-driven operations leader and small business owner with 20+ years of hands-on experience in financial management, budgeting, cost control, and team development across restaurant and grocery industries. I’ve built and scaled multi-location operations, personally handling accounting, reconciliations, and financial oversight for 5 stores with 15–20 employees. I’m an Excel power user who designs custom budgeting and tracking tools to improve accuracy and decision-making. I work well on both Apple and Windows platforms and am currently pursuing QuickBooks Online certification. I’m seeking a remote bookkeeping or operations analyst role that leverages practical financial systems in a low-interaction environment.…

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Hi, I’m Jason Wayne Fite, a results-driven operations leader and small business owner with 20+ years of hands-on experience in financial management, budgeting, cost control, and team development across restaurant and grocery industries. I’ve built and scaled multi-location operations, personally handling accounting, reconciliations, and financial oversight for 5 stores with 15–20 employees.

I’m an Excel power user who designs custom budgeting and tracking tools to improve accuracy and decision-making. I work well on both Apple and Windows platforms and am currently pursuing QuickBooks Online certification. I’m seeking a remote bookkeeping or operations analyst role that leverages practical financial systems in a low-interaction environment.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Store Manager at ALDI, Englewood, FL
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed routines and processes that drove KPIs and operational efficiency, reduced turnover, and strengthened team development. Assumed full operational responsibility for the store (HAI -155) starting May 2024, maintaining high standards in inventory, scheduling, and financial controls.
Area Manager at Flapjack Johnny's
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
Managed daily operations, staff scheduling, inventory control, and team building while maintaining accurate cost controls and menu item availability. Conducted audits and coached employees on procedures; supported labor cost management through hands-on leadership.
General Manager at Peach Valley Cafe, Port Orange, FL
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019
Created labor budgets and implemented scheduling/training processes that brought labor costs under control and generated positive cash flow for a previously unprofitable location. Collaborated on marketing initiatives to strengthen online presence and worked with vendors to introduce and market new product lines (first store in the company to offer beer).
Lead Trainer, Assistant Dining Room Manager at E.T.E. O'Charley's Restaurant
April 1, 2001 - August 1, 2005
Trained all new front-of-house employees and manager-in-training candidates; played a key role in the store becoming the corporate training location for new managers. Created and managed server schedules for ~30 staff; led opening interviews and resolved staff concerns in coordination with management.
Grocery Manager at Food Lion
May 1, 1998 - March 1, 2001
Advanced from entry-level roles to Grocery Manager; created schedules for front-end staff and third-shift stockers while strictly adhering to labor budgets.
Independent Contractor / Multi-Store Partnership Owner at Independent Contractor to Multi-Store Partnership
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2014
Managed all accounting and tax preparation responsibilities across 5 store locations in partnership with co-owners, including transaction categorization, reconciliations, financial record-keeping, cash flow tracking, and preparation of supporting documentation for accurate tax filings. Oversaw full financial operations for a growing business with 15–20 employees, including budgeting, expense tracking, payroll cost controls, and profitability analysis to support sustainable scaling. Built and maintained operational systems that improved efficiency and financial visibility across multiple sites.

Education

Coursework at Auburn University
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Coursework at Middle Tennessee State University
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Advanced microcomputing coursework with focus on Excel & Microsoft Access at Independent Coursework
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Qualifications

Food Safety Manager Certification
April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2030
QuickBooks Online Certification – Intuit Academy
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality
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