Dominick Cognata
Winthrop,ME
Summary
University of Maine at Farmington graduate with teaching experience, restaurant management and cooking. Incredibly devoted team player who wants to see those around him succeed. Honorable community member who cares about his hometown.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Lower East Side
Barnstead , NH
2024.02 - Current
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Took leadership role regarding security matters and implemented proper practices.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
Head Barback
AJ's Good Time Bar
Nashville , TN
2021.03 - 2024.01
- Provided training and guidance to new Barbacks on proper handling procedures of various types of alcohol and other products.
- Verified age identification for patrons ordering alcoholic beverages at the bar counter or tableside.
- Monitored guest consumption levels in order to prevent over-serving or intoxication.
- Ensured a clean, safe, and organized work area for bartenders by regularly sanitizing surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained an inventory of all liquor, beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and related items needed for the bar operation.
- Communicated with management regarding any potential problems or issues which arose during service hours.
- Followed health safety protocols including sanitation guidelines established by local government agencies.
Manager
The Little Silver Fish Co.
Little Silver , NJ
2020.09 - 2021.02
- Supervised kitchen and culinary team to ensure the utmost professionalism, overall safety and adherence to the Serve Safe guidelines.
- Cultivated and enacted solutions with staff to ensure a smooth operation.
- Monitored quality and presentation of final product.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised cooking process to ensure quality dishes.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe creation and daily restaurant activities.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
General Manager
The White Owl
Walpole , ME
2019.01 - 2020.09
- Coordinated/directed daily activities and special events(banquets, parties, business meetings)to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
- Helped bartend in limited role when needed.
- Forged meaningful business relationships with distributors through loyal commitment and exceptional communication.
- Facilitated the creation of provocative and innovative menu items on a regular basis.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Exercised customer service skills regularly by accommodating to the needs of any and all guests.
- Oversaw and finalized ordering of necessary products on a weekly basis.
Student Teacher
Winthrop Middle School
WINTHROP , ME
2018.09 - 2019.01
- Leveraged excellent project management and leadership skills at school to coordinate group activities, complete projects and expand knowledge.
- Promoted team building among students through well executed lesson plans.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Regularly practiced and enhanced oratory skills in front of students and staff.
- Analyzed and interpreted information to create engaging lesson plans.
- Employed wide range of teaching techniques to enhance student learning.
- Adhered to school schedules, regulations, policies and dress codes to promote safety and learning.
- Adopted different strategies for managing classroom environments and maintaining student discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME2018-12
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer service oriented
- Positive attitude
- Quality event coordinator
- Budgeting and cost control
- Dedicated problem solver
Timeline
General Manager
The Lower East Side
2024.02 - Current
Head Barback
AJ's Good Time Bar
2021.03 - 2024.01
Manager
The Little Silver Fish Co.
2020.09 - 2021.02
General Manager
The White Owl
2019.01 - 2020.09
Student Teacher
Winthrop Middle School
2018.09 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Maine At Farmington
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