Brion Pizzi

• Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
• Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
• Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures
• Responsible for end of night closing and days end financials.

• Promoted from head bartender to GM in 6 months.
• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and cost control.
• Worked as the Restaurants PR agent and in charge of booking and executing private parties and special events with my clients including M. Night Shyamalan, Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman, Former Mayor Michael Nutter, Maneet Chauhan and several Philadelphia sports players.
• Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
• Created a brunch and lunch program to increase daily sales.
• Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty, including a heavy focus on hostesses and front door greeting, table awareness and final goodbye.
• Developed and maintained relationships suppliers through account development including Yelp, Open Table, Grub Hub, Aloha, Trash collector, pest company, beverage companies etc.
• Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
• Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
• Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
• Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval. I believe that a manager should "touch" every table!

• Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications
• Managed all banquet events until the close of Table 31
• Supervised and mentored kitchen and serving staff.
• Directed and managed banquet functions for 500-person event.
• Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
• Responsible for hiring and placing employees in position for all events including private events for George Perrier and Governor Ed Rendell. Took the lead in creating beautiful banquet rooms, buffets and bar settings for special events.

• Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
• Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
• Became an expert of oysters and seafood as well as proper wine and cocktail pairings. A great experience.

Over 20 years experience in interior painting, faux finishes, murals, restaurant art and design. National Grand Prize winner for Lowe's Home Improvement and Olympic Paints. Portfolio can be viewed at Brion Pizzi Artworks on Facebook.