Matt Bojanowski
Queens,NY
Summary
Resourceful Assistant Food and Beverage Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in inventory management, staff training, and customer service excellence. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and guest satisfaction. Seasoned professional in the Food and Beverage industry with background in Assistant Director role. Know-how encompasses managing restaurant operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and developing innovative menus. Strengths include team leadership, cost control strategies, and vendor relations. Previous roles have seen significant improvement in service quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Warren Street Hotel Bar & Restaurant
New York, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Developed F&B opening plan and procedures for 69 guest room boutique luxury hotel
- Manage wine program for Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, and Mini Bar hotel outlets
- Manage 56 person staff schedule for entire F&B division (Restaurant, Events, Bar, Room Service, Mini Bar)
- Supervise daily F&B shift operations
- Ensure consistent and high levels of guest service in F&B outlets
- Collaborate with Head Bartender to develop and maintain cocktail and wine beverage programs
- Skilled in hotel property management systems; Micros Simphony, Opera PMS, HotSOS, OpenTable, Resy
Beverage Manager
The Whitby Hotel Bar & Restaurant
New York, USA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed beverage program operations for Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, and Mini Bar hotel outlets
- Collaborate with Head Bartender to develop and maintain cocktail and wine beverage programs
- Supervise daily Restaurant & Bar, and Room Service shift operations
- Ensure consistent and high levels of guest service at The Whitby Bar & Restaurant and Room Service outlets
- Server as Restaurant Duty Manager in the absence of Restaurant General Manager
- Assist Restaurant Manager in overseeing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant and Room Service staff department schedule
- Skilled in hotel property management systems; Micros Simphony, Opera PMS, HotSOS, OpenTable.
Restaurant & Bar Floor Manager
The Whitby Hotel Bar & Restaurant
New York, USA
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensured consistent and high levels of service at The Whitby Bar with hotel guests and non-hotel guests
- Supervised daily Restaurant & Bar, and Room Service shift operations
- Assisted Restaurant Manager in overseeing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant and Room Service staff department schedule
- Ensured consistent and high levels of guest service at The Whitby Bar & Restaurant and Room Service outlets
- Collaborated with Head Bartender and Controller to develop and maintain beverage menus.
Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Berlin, Germany
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Processed billing ledgers for hotel conference & event accounts
- Posted and logged payment methods to group accounts accordingly
- Communicated with guests and clients about billing questions and discrepancies
- Assisted Finance Director with month-end closing procedures and balancing of accounts.
Night Manager
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
New York, USA
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Hotel Manager on Duty for 193 room luxury hotel property and 65 private residences
- Directed all areas of overnight luxury hotel operations; Front Office, Housekeeping, In-Room Dining, Culinary, Security & Engineering
- Produced accurate and timely reports for the following day shift and Hotel Leadership Committee
- Maintained high levels of quality and professionalism in all areas related to service
- Audited and balanced financial reports from prior day shifts
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
New York, USA
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed inventory of liquors, wines, and beers to hotel’s five F&B outlets
- Managed and updated 30-page wine list, consisting of over 500 international wines
- Supervised staff of 32 Stewards and 27 In-Room Dining Associates
- Assisted Executive Steward in purchasing, storage, and inventory of all F&B equipment and supplies.
Management Trainee, Food & Beverage
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
New York, USA
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed inventory of liquors, wines, and beers to hotel’s five F&B outlets
- Assisted Executive Steward in purchasing, storage, and inventory of all F&B equipment and supplies.
Education
B.A. Hotel & Restaurant Management -
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05.2014
Skills
- Bar Management
- Food presentation
- Beverage knowledge
- Forecasting
- Cost Control
- Menu development
- Wine pairing
- Staff Leadership
- Culinary techniques
Certification
- WSET Level II, III Award in wines
- TIPS Alcohol Training
Relatedexperiences
NCAA Division I Tennis – Niagara University (MAAC), 09/01/10, 05/01/14, 2012, 2013, 2014 NCAA Division I ITA All-Academic Team.
Timeline
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Warren Street Hotel Bar & Restaurant
01.2024 - Current
Beverage Manager
The Whitby Hotel Bar & Restaurant
08.2022 - 12.2023
Restaurant & Bar Floor Manager
The Whitby Hotel Bar & Restaurant
03.2021 - 08.2022
Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
12.2019 - 11.2020
Night Manager
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
10.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
04.2015 - 08.2016
Management Trainee, Food & Beverage
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
05.2014 - 04.2015
B.A. Hotel & Restaurant Management -
Niagara University
- WSET Level II, III Award in wines
- TIPS Alcohol Training
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