David Rabin
Staten Island,NY
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Manager
Legends Hospitality
01.2014 - Current
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Proactively addressed any issues or concerns from clients or staff members promptly and professionally resolved them.
Manager
Ultimate Caters
01.2011 - Current
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Proactively addressed any issues or concerns from clients or staff members promptly and professionally resolved them.
Owner / Manager
Cargo Café
01.1991 - 01.2011
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
Owner / Manager /Bartender
Manhattan Yacht Club Café
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Ran a successful business for over 4 years and worked with the Manhattan Yacht Club on their events and regattas: Sold fall 1990
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Charitable Events
Cargo Cafe
09.1992 - 11.2011
- Organized fundraisers for Hurricane Katrina and Tsunami Relief Fund
- Served the needy Thanksgiving Dinners at Cargo Café for 15 years
- Helped run food drives for Project Hospitality
Education
BA - Business Management
Dowling College
Oakdale, NYCertification - Restaurant And Culinary Management
New York Restaurant School
New York, NYCertification - Hospitality Summer Program
Cornell University
IthacaHigh School Diploma -
New Dorp High School
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Recruitment and hiring
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Operations Management
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Event Coordination
- Employee Supervision
- Staff Scheduling
Timeline
Catering Manager
Legends Hospitality
01.2014 - Current
Manager
Ultimate Caters
01.2011 - Current
Charitable Events
Cargo Cafe
09.1992 - 11.2011
Owner / Manager
Cargo Café
01.1991 - 01.2011
Owner / Manager /Bartender
Manhattan Yacht Club Café
01.1986 - 01.1990
BA - Business Management
Dowling College
Certification - Restaurant And Culinary Management
New York Restaurant School
Certification - Hospitality Summer Program
Cornell University
High School Diploma -
New Dorp High School