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Team member of the year 2023
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Nicholas Collura

Marlton,NJ

Summary

I am currently Wine Manager with over 5 years at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, showcasing expertise in wine service management and team leadership. Elevated guest experience by initiating wine tastings and staff training, resulting in increased wine spend per guest. Excelled in budgeting and fostering vendor relationships, significantly enhancing the wine selection and service standards. I have done every job that the restaurant demands from backwaiting to dishwashing and now managing this has suited me with a unique level of perspective in the restaurant which has allowed me to become a strong leader and employee for Fleming's Steakhouse.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Wine Manager

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
10.2019 - Current

I have been a current employee for Fleming's steakhouse for 5 years. Starting as a backwaiter in the Marlton location then Bartender Server and Key before being promoted to manager at the Radnor location where I have been a manager for 2 years. Listed below is my most relevant responsibilities for Flemings.

  • Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
  • Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
  • Directed teams to keep workstations clean and neat for professional customer appeal.
  • Coordinated wine selection and restocking for cellar with over 100 bottles.
  • Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns, and distress with amicable interactions.
  • Suggested appetizer and meal pairings with specific drinks.
  • Drafted beverage purchasing plan, aligning inventory needs with budgetary constraints by applying historical data.
  • Selected wine, beer and alcohol products based on customer feedback and local product availability.
  • Developed ongoing training initiative to improve beverage knowledge of serving employees.
  • Improved average wine and alcohol spend per guest through curation, service training, and hands-on hospitality.

Education

No Degree - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management

The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill
Philadelphia, PA
02-2021

Associate of Arts - Communications

Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ
01-2019

Skills

  • Wine Service Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Hiring, Training, and Development
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Menu Production
  • Scheduling
  • Guest relations and recovery
  • Culinary Creativity
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Restaurant Operations

Team member of the year 2023

In my first year of management for Flemings I was honored to receive the award of team member of the year.

Timeline

Wine Manager

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
10.2019 - Current

No Degree - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management

The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill

Associate of Arts - Communications

Rowan College At Burlington County
Nicholas Collura