An accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in restaurant management, event coordinating, and food and beverage sales. Focused on developing excellent team work, efficiency and high profit margins. Hospitality industry professional with extensive knowledge of food and wine.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager & Event Coordinator
D & B Restaurant Group- Rockland & Orange County
01.2004 - 01.2023
Drafted and distributed customer communications through social media, email, promotions
Processed payroll bi-weekly, maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data
Designed promotional and procedural materials for staff and clientele
Developed relationships with distributors and placed orders with representatives
Coordinated online, social media and magazine advertising of menu, space, special events, website building
Success leading staff to produce optimal sales, educating staff in wine pairings, cocktails and food notes
Maintained consistent flow of communication with clients, guests, staff and chefs
Prepared floor layouts, service logistics, signage and menu design
Interviewed and hired accountable, confident and loyal staff; trained and directly supervised 20 to 30 employees on a daily basis
Created and maintained the schedules for all staff members
Organizing and hosting fundraisers to raise money and awareness on the specific cause
Organizing and hosting food and wine events, tickets sales.