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NATHANIEL DANKER

Saratoga Springs

Summary

Seeking a challenging position in the field of hospitality

Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Franklin Square Market
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.

Bartender

Cantina
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Bartender for 3 different bars, with 3 different menus.
  • Worked private events including corporate events, wedding receptions and charity events

Banquet Manager

Holiday Inn
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed a team of employees for weddings, business gatherings, graduation parties, etc.
  • Created a beverage program for Bookmakers restaurant
  • Frequently multitasked by overseeing events and the restaurant

Bar Manager

The Mercantile Kitchen & Bar
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Helped renovate and open a new restaurant in the fall of 2018
  • Single-handedly created a bar program and trained entire bar staff for proficient bar procedures
  • In charge of taking inventory and the ordering process to efficiently stock the restaurant while also being cost effective
  • Contributed to social media to gain traction across multiple media platforms

Bartender

The Adelphi Hotel
10.2017 - 09.2018
  • Provide superior customer service while serving elite cocktails and food for high-end clientele
  • Take inventory of bar materials to assure all product was on hand at an affordable cost
  • Work private events and customize cocktails to fit individual needs while multitasking other responsibilities

Bartender

The Nomad Hotel and Bar
02.2016 - 11.2016

Head Bartender // Chef Barman

The Belfry
01.2013 - 08.2017
  • In charge of inventory and all ordering for the establishment i.e. - liquor, wine, beer, bar tools
  • Training all employees of proper bartending etiquette and skills for uniform and optimal performance
  • Creator of all house cocktails, thus bolstering overall sales and widening of patron visitation

Restaurant Manager

Regent at Brookmere Hotel
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

Education

B.S. - Business Management, Marketing

State University of New York at New Paltz School of Business
01.2009

Skills

  • Staffing solutions
  • Menu development
  • Management of dining operations
  • Customer-oriented
  • Team leadership
  • Passion for customer satisfaction

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Regent at Brookmere Hotel
11.2024 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Franklin Square Market
05.2023 - 11.2024

Bartender

Cantina
04.2021 - 09.2022

Banquet Manager

Holiday Inn
09.2019 - 04.2020

Bar Manager

The Mercantile Kitchen & Bar
10.2018 - 03.2019

Bartender

The Adelphi Hotel
10.2017 - 09.2018

Bartender

The Nomad Hotel and Bar
02.2016 - 11.2016

Head Bartender // Chef Barman

The Belfry
01.2013 - 08.2017

B.S. - Business Management, Marketing

State University of New York at New Paltz School of Business

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