Darren D. Vahtra
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
A full time management position in the restaurant/bar industry.
Knowledgeable Manager with solid history of managing teams and driving operational success. Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Naperville, IL
02.2023 - Current
Manager
Hollywood Palms
Naperville, IL
03.2022 - 01.2023
Manager
Giordano’s
Willowbrook, IL
02.2021 - 02.2022
Manager
California Pizza Kitchen
Schaumburg, IL
07.2016 - 11.2020
General Manager
Marcos Pizza
Canton, IL
11.2014 - 06.2016
Bartender
Mt. Hawley Golf Course
Peoria, IL
08.2014 - 11.2014
server/counter server/DSL
California Pizza Kitchen
Oakbrook, IL
03.2009 - 07.2014
Bartender
World of Beer
Naperville, IL
05.2012 - 05.2013
Education
High School Diploma -
Naperville North High School
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Winona State University
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Landmark College
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Illinois Center for Broadcasting
Skills
- Vast knowledge of beer and the beer industry; partial cicerone training
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and can develop rapport with nearly anyone regardless of background or language
- Natural acumen in the kitchen
- Have a wide knowledge base and the ability to pick up new concepts/information quickly
- Basset Certified
- Manager Health Certified in State of Illinois
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
Timeline
Manager
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
02.2023 - Current
Manager
Hollywood Palms
03.2022 - 01.2023
Manager
Giordano’s
02.2021 - 02.2022
Manager
California Pizza Kitchen
07.2016 - 11.2020
General Manager
Marcos Pizza
11.2014 - 06.2016
Bartender
Mt. Hawley Golf Course
08.2014 - 11.2014
Bartender
World of Beer
05.2012 - 05.2013
server/counter server/DSL
California Pizza Kitchen
03.2009 - 07.2014
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Winona State University
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Landmark College
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Illinois Center for Broadcasting
High School Diploma -
Naperville North High School
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
References will be furnished upon Request