Professional summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

LARRY PAUROWSKI JR.

CitizenM Hotel
Astoria,NY
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience

Hospitality professional well-versed in hotel management, known for maintaining high standards and achieving results. Expertise in operational efficiency and guest service excellence. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and commitment to collaborative success.

Work History

Assistant Hotel Manager

7 Years 9 Months
CitizenM Hotel | 08.2018 - 05.2026
  • Managed day-to-day operations for 230-room hotel, leading a team of 40+ employees. Engaged with housekeeping, engineering, and food & beverage directors to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Upheld professional standards while ensuring an organized and safe atmosphere for employees and guests.
  • Coordinated weekly orders, facilitated deliveries, and conducted end-of-month inventory.
  • Supported recruitment and onboarding of new staff, weekly scheduling, and showcasing effective methods for enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Coordinated private events, including social engagements and holiday parties. Recognized and awarded team accomplishments to foster motivation.

Pre-opening Manager:

  • Managed onboarding process for new team hires at two recently opened properties. Executed full setup of hotel facilities, encompassing bars, kitchen, reception, and common spaces.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to promote efficient operations from day one. Conducted training and orientation for staff to align with company standards.

FOH Manager

2 Years 4 Months
The Standard, East Village | 04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Supervised front-of-house operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences and service quality.
  • Oversaw operations and service across three hotel venues: Cafe', South Garden, and Narcbar, ensuring consistent guest satisfaction.
  • Oversaw floor activities, assigned responsibilities, and organized weekly events.
  • Trained staff on service standards, property procedures, and customer service.
  • Conducted comprehensive opening and closing procedures, including preparation of daily reports.

Bartender / Certified Trainer

12 Years 5 Months
Darden Restaurant Group | 08.2003 - 01.2016
  • Crafted mixed drinks and served wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Upheld extensive understanding of bar and menu offerings to ensure proper recommendations, executing high-quality food and beverage service for guests.
  • Coordinated bar schedules, managed liquor orders, and conducted monthly inventory.
  • Conducted closing responsibilities encompassing cleaning, sanitizing, and replenishing.
  • Trained new staff on bartending techniques and operational procedures to enhance service quality.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business & Advertising

Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA

Skills

Front office operations
Guest services management
Food and beverage operations
Property management systems
POS systems
Health and safety compliance
Recruitment
hiring
training & developemnet
Teamwork and leadership

Certification

  • Fire and Life Safety Director (FLSD)
  • Food Handlers License (FHC)
  • First Aid/ CPR/ AED
  • TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS)

Timeline

Assistant Hotel Manager

CitizenM Hotel
08.2018 - 05.2026Read More

FOH Manager

The Standard, East Village
04.2016 - 08.2018Read More

Bartender / Certified Trainer

Darden Restaurant Group
08.2003 - 01.2016Read More

Northern Essex Community College

Associate of Arts from Business & Advertising
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LARRY PAUROWSKI JR.