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Aisha Cuevas Rivera

2551 W Grenadine Rd.,AZ
Aisha Cuevas Rivera

Summary

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
ASSOCIATE DEGREE from SOCIAL SCIENCE
Caribbean University College
Bachelor's Degree
Aisha Cuevas Rivera