Established restaurant business plan by surveying restaurant demands, identifying and evaluating competitors and preparing financial and sales projections.
Provided training, guidance, and support to staff members on proper procedures and policies.
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for new stock as needed.
Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high quality service levels.
Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
Restaurant Manager
The Bernard's Inn
Bernardsville, NJ
09.2022 - 02.2024
Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
Updated computer systems with new pricing and daily food specials.
Updated menus regularly based on changing seasons, ingredient availability, customer demand.
Bartender "Shift Supervisor"
The Bernard's Inn
Bernardsville, NJ
01.2019 - 08.2022
Provided excellent customer service by attending to guests' needs promptly and courteously.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up glasses and bar equipment and restocking items.
Conducted regular inventory checks of all beer, wine, spirits, juices, and other ingredients used in cocktails.
Developed new cocktail recipes for the menu.
Monitored daily checklists and side worksheets to keep other bar staff members on task.
Captain Waiter
The Bernard's Inn
Bernardsville, NJ
10.2015 - 01.2019
Took orders for food and beverages in a professional manner.
Demonstrated knowledge of wine list and recommended wines based on customer preferences.
Upheld the restaurant's high standards of etiquette, hospitality, and customer service.