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Char'de Sapp

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Manager with extensive experience working in fine dining, high volume, and fast paced environments. Skilled at providing excellent customer service and elevating the guest experience. Looking to expand my knowledge and obtain a skilled level position in the hospitality field to further my career and accomplish my goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Lodi
Manhattan, NY
11.2022 - 11.2025

● Worked with the chefs, floor managers, and general manager to run day-to-day operations of the restaurant to company standards.

● Supervised FOH staff to maintain their responsibilities and handled all opening responsibilities.

● Maintained proper flow of service while upholding service standards, product quality, and cleanliness

●Conducted daily pre-shift meetings that set the tone for breakfast and lunch service.

● Utilized expertise in wine and spirits to recommend profitable pairings, driving higher sales and repeat guest purchases.

●Provided attentive, high-quality service during breakfast and brunch, strengthening guest relationships and maintaining the restaurant’s reputation for excellence.

Manager

Meadowsweet
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 10.2022

● Worked with chefs, floor managers, owners, and ran day to day operations of the restaurant to company standards.

● Managed guest recovery/experiences to ensure guest satisfaction

● Conducted daily pre-shift meetings

● Supervised FOH staff to maintain their responsibilities.

● Managed each employee’s opening and closing side work

● Handled all opening and closing responsibilities/ Handled weekly and monthly inventory/ Daily department of health walkthroughs and ensuring the restaurant DOH is compliant

● Had thorough knowledge of the wine list, food menu & cocktail/spirit lists

● Assisted with documenting and posting social media and content

Manager/Maitre D'

La Pecora Bianca
Manhattan, New York
11.2018 - 03.2020

● Managed a high-volume main dining room with 400+ in daily covers

● Coordinated host stand and reservation books to optimize capacity and increase revenue

● Managed guest recovery/experiences to ensure guest satisfaction

● Cultivated guest relations, maintained VIP lists, and enhanced hotel concierge incentives

● Implemented and ensured all FOH staff followed company standards

●Led daily pre-shift meetings and provided BOH support.

● Created floor plans and daily server assignments

Created server schedules and assessed training and coaching.

● Processed and managed daily financial reporting and deposits

● Promoted ongoing specials and offers, including holiday promotions and restaurant week menus

Reservations Manager

The ONE Group
Manhattan, New York
12.2015 - 11.2018

● Managed a high-volume main dining room with 400+ in daily covers

● Managed host stand and reservation books to maximize capacity and revenue

● Processed and managed daily financial reporting and deposits

●Created server schedules and identified training and coaching needs for staff development

● Developed guest relations, VIP lists and our hotel concierge incentives

● Created floor plans and daily server assignments

● Implemented and ensured all FOH staff followed company standards

● Conducted daily pre-shift meetings, menu tastings and BOH support where needed

● Marketed all ongoing promotions and offers (ex: all holiday specials, RW menus)

● Managed guest recovery/experiences to ensure guest satisfaction

Maitre D'

Obica
Manhattan, New York
11.2014 - 12.2015

● Greeted and accommodated all guests in a professional manner

● Elevated the guest experience at the door to create an impressionable evening

● Managed high volume reservations and placements daily

● Assisted with server assignments and floor plans

● Trained all incoming hosts/hostesses to follow company policies and procedures

● Answered all calls at the host stand and maintained cleanliness of host stand appearance

● Assisted managers with pre-shifts and server training

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
06-2015

Skills

  • Staff supervision
  • Financial reporting
  • Inventory management
  • Wine expertise
  • Guest recovery
  • Customer service

Timeline

Manager

Lodi
11.2022 - 11.2025

Manager

Meadowsweet
02.2022 - 10.2022

Manager/Maitre D'

La Pecora Bianca
11.2018 - 03.2020

Reservations Manager

The ONE Group
12.2015 - 11.2018

Maitre D'

Obica
11.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Brooklyn College
Char'de Sapp