Implementation of monthly staff training and refining lunch and dinner menus. Strategic and efficient marketing manager with financial proficiency and an ability to monitor budgets by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
12.2004 - Current
Job overview
Plaza Escorial
Food & Beverage Manager
03.2020 - 05.2024
Job overview
Lead and direct restaurant operations in the following areas; Cafe Tropical, Banana, Room Service, Papaya and Sirena
Manage employee payroll and timekeeping, reducing overtime, fixing scheduling
Manage Guest services and provide assistance to the guest needs
Interviews for the selection of new candidates
Sales reports
Fixing reservations, managing special events such as Mother's Day & Easter Brunch
Interviewed, selected and trained new candidates
Supervised and controlled restaurant's purchasing, inventory and payroll
Developed marketing ideas for menu special promotions and happy hours
Lead and directed the management team and employees
Responsible for the interview, selection, training and supervision of new recruits
Managed employees' payroll and timekeeping, maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
Oversaw employees' performance, and productivity on daily operations and conducted timely performance evaluations
Responsible for the inventory and ordering of goods and products with suppliers
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase sales and improve profits while managing costs
Maintained a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
General Manager
11.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
Restaurant Manager
01.2006 - 09.2009
Job overview
Education
URB. VILLA CAROLINA
CAROLINA, P.R.
BACHELOR'S DEGREE from RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
University Overview
International School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Universidad del Este
Carolina, Puerto Rico
ASSOCIATE DEGREE from SOCIAL SCIENCE
University Overview
Caribbean University College
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Bachelor's Degree
University Overview
Skills
Creative mixology
Responsible alcohol service
Extensive knowledge of liquors, beers and wines
Advance knowledge of both Micros and Ahola Points of Sale (POS) software
Clear and effective communication
Positive attitude
Fast Learner
Highly reliable
Interpersonal Skills
Certification
Serve Safe Certification, International Restaurant Services, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, 12/01/04
Social Worker, 05/01/00
Tips Bartender Certification, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Coursework
Coursework
Food Service Management and Restaurant Management
Marketing, Accounting and Cost Control
Business, Management and Communications
Communications and Human Resources Management
Speech and Communication, Sociology and Psychology
Communication Theory and Research Methods
Timeline
Food & Beverage Manager
Plaza Escorial
03.2020 - 05.2024
General Manager
11.2017 - 11.2018
Restaurant Manager
01.2006 - 09.2009
Restaurant Manager
12.2004 - Current
URB. VILLA CAROLINA
BACHELOR'S DEGREE from RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
International School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Universidad del Este