Matthew Kosefeski
Johns Island,SC
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Restaurant Manager with a proven track record at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, excelling in team shift coordination and innovative menu design. Recognized for enhancing staff morale and ensuring adherence to food safety regulations, contributing to a welcoming dining atmosphere, and exceptional guest experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, SC
06.2022 - Current
- Manage department finances, event coordination, and menu creation
- Assisted in daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction
- Training new team members on company policies and procedures
- Managed team of up to 40+ restaurant staff, maintaining exceptional customer service and quality standards.
- Ordering products and supplies
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and organization, promoting a welcoming atmosphere
- Managing staff well-being and morale
- Coordinate Guest feedback, invoices, distributer relations, social media, and guest relations
Host-Server Assistant/Food Runner-Steward
Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta, Georgia
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Selected from over 1000 applicants to provide services for the 2022 Master's. Tournament
- Welcomed and seated VIP guests, ensuring a positive first impression of the club's hospitality
- Coordinated reservations and managed customer seating and food delivery to over 300 customers between two restaurant spaces with a max capacity of 50
- Assisted in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of dining areas for enhanced VIP guest experience
Barback-Server Assistant Host
The Quirk Hotel, a Boutique Hyatt Property
Charlottesville, Virginia
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the development and implementation of Covid protocols for guest and staff safety
- Rotated positions to expand knowledge of private rooftop dining experience
- Assisted bartenders and staff of 20+ preparing drink orders and maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area
- Stocked and organized supplies, ensuring efficient workflow during high-volume service periods
- Monitored inventory levels, communicating needs to management for timely replenishment
- Supported customer service by addressing guest inquiries and providing product recommendations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Sports And Entertainment Management
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2022
Skills
- Team shift coordination
- Food safety regulations adherence
- Staff scheduling management
- Workforce skill enhancement
- Innovation and menu design
- Workplace well-being
- Payroll management
Timeline
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
06.2022 - Current
Host-Server Assistant/Food Runner-Steward
Augusta National Golf Club
04.2022 - 04.2022
Barback-Server Assistant Host
The Quirk Hotel, a Boutique Hyatt Property
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Sports And Entertainment Management
University of South Carolina