I am looking to join a team that is passionate about hospitality and to continue to challenge myself in this industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
ABC Kitchen
38 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003
04.2016 - 08.2021
Interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff
In charge of entry paperwork, training procedures and all staff management platforms
Completion of paperwork for all hires including write ups and terminations
Developed and implemented complete side work lists for all employees
Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used all points to implement positive changes within the restaurant
Responsible for all training protocols which included testing for allergy knowledge, menu ingredients and understanding steps of service
Organized staff education in connection to farms, ranches and other vendors
Weekly scheduling for 40+ FOH employees/management and effectively managed input of hours for each employee in TimePro while eliminating overtime hours
Maintained FOH labor forecasts on a daily basis
Ran lunch, brunch and dinner service including opening and closing shifts
Expedited food from each station in the kitchen when needed
Created in depth food description menus for new hires
Basic knowledge of InDesign to create personalized menus given to large parties
Handled prix fixe large party reservations and buy out requests
Manager
Mercer Street Hospitality- El Toro Blanco
New York, NY
04.2015 - 04.2016
Interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff
Developed and implemented complete sidework lists for all employees
Created in depth food description menus for new hires
Expedited both food and drinks when necessary
Weekly scheduling for 24+ FOH employees and effectively managed input of hours for each employee in TimePro while eliminating overtime hours
Completion of paper work for all hires, write ups and terminations
Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from guests and used all points to implement positive changes within the restaurant.
Handled prix fixe large party reservations and buy out requests to offer the best package for both house and guest
Weekly input of both cash and credit card tips into Timepro for FOH payroll
Basic knowledge of InDesign to create personalized menus given to large parties
Zookeeper
Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, NY
12.2012 - 04.2015
Management of time, vacation and holiday accruals for department
Completed ordering of all department needs through phone and online ordering systems
Responsible for own area maintenance, cleanliness, and overall upkeep
Personally fed, bred and trained a variety of endangered animals
Managed a log system of daily progress and issues related to animal welfare, coworker interaction and public relations
Manager
Beach Café
New York, NY
01.2008 - 04.2015
Managed schedules for 22 FOH employees
Managed all FOH Hiring/Training/Terminating
Operated multiple beverage programs
I orchestrated tastings, purchasing and inventory of wine and all nonalcoholic beverage
Maintained the physical plant of the restaurant
In charge of all structural up keep with plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues
Managed the daily ordering of, paper/chem, bread, flowers/seasonal decorations
Supervised lunch, brunch and dinner shifts and expedited food during high volume shifts
Education
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
Lehman College
Associate of Science - Zoo Animal Technology- Deans List