Flexible and energetic professional driven to optimize procedures and maximize team performance with exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communicator and strategic planner with adaptable approach. Bringing Managing expertise and 15 years' experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Territory Manager
US Foods
05.2024 - Current
Developed relationships with key customers, resulting in increased customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Analyzed sales data to identify areas for improvement, develop strategies, and set achievable goals.
Propelled customer satisfaction by responding promptly and appropriately to problems, concerns, or needs.
Implemented effective account management strategies to maximize profitability from existing accounts.
Created and executed strategic plans to grow and build new business in territory.
Organized and conducted product demonstrations to potential customers.
Developed sales team through motivation, counseling and product knowledge education.
Employed consultative selling approach to provide customers and prospects with detailed understanding of products or services.
Manager
Yard House
08.2020 - Current
Maintained all sanitation procedures and food safety guidelines in handling food and beverages
Assisted with the launching of the Yard House Flagship store in Times Square, New York which included opening the restaurant, hiring, and educating 320 team members
Supported other Yard House locations as a traveling manager (Boston, Texas, Yonkers, Nyack, Pennsylvania)
Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the restaurant with the goal of delivering excellence in all areas of service and hospitality and providing the highest quality food and beverage to guests
Assisted with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
Offered hands on assistance to guests, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
Coached and motivated team members, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service
Established control systems for costs and labor, meeting budget guidelines
Reduced workplace safety or health hazards by enforcing work practices and procedures
Developed personal growth opportunities, empowering employees to produce results and meet goals
Coordinated kitchen workflow to optimize supply usage and preparation time
Scheduled staff hours and allocated resources to maximize team member performance
Managed over 25 staff members per shift to ensure exceptional service to guests
Interviewed and hired new staff as well as prepared weekly FOH and BOH staff schedules
Multi Unit General Manager
Blend Astoria
07.2017 - 04.2020
Managed over 50 staff members per shift, ensuring exceptional service to guests.
Interviewed and hired new staff, in addition to preparing weekly FOH and BOH staff schedules.
Maintained all sanitation procedures and food safety guidelines for handling food and beverages.
Oversaw all catering orders, including management of food and liquor inventory, liquor control, and restocking.
Handled all aspects of catering orders, payroll, and daily commissary orders.
Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and customer retention.
Encouraged, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of front-line associates and area managers.
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line profitability.
Managed scheduling for over 50 employees to ensure optimal productivity.
Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked events for the restaurant.
Server & Bartender
Blockheads
10.2016 - 06.2017
Maintained all sanitation procedures and food safety guidelines in handling food and beverages
Oversaw all catering orders, food, and liquor inventory including liquor control and restocking
Handed all catering orders, payroll, and daily commissary order
Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention
Encouraged, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance
Delivered exceptional client experiences with hands-on leadership of front-line associates and area managers
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line profitability
Managed scheduling for over 50 employees to ensure optimal productivity
Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked events for restaurant
Led the pre-shift meetings to go over all the goals for the shift
Oversaw all shift members throughout the shift
Responsible for all close-out procedures including cash out and cash drops every night
Quick problem solving behind the scenes and FOH
Coached new team members on job tasks and performance strategies
Developed and implemented strategies to enhance
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
Recommended daily specials, wine selections, and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items
Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction
Recruited, trained, and managed FOH staff
Responsible for implementing and skillfully promoting seasonal menu, food, and beverage items
Planned seasonal menu for bar and floor using seasonal ingredients
Ensured proper cleanliness was maintained in all areas of the bar and front of house
Developed and maintained staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives
Manager, Bartender, Server
Zebu Grill & Circus Restaurant
04.2007 - 06.2016
Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality
Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue
Oversaw all catering orders, food and liquor inventory including liquor control and restocking
Handed all catering orders, payroll, and daily commissary order
Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention
Encouraged, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance
Delivered exceptional client experiences with hands-on leadership of front-line associates and area managers
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line profitability
Managed scheduling for over 25 employees to ensure optimal productivity
Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked events for restaurant
Led the pre-shift meetings to go over all the goals for the shift
Oversaw all shift members throughout the shift
Responsible for all close-out procedures including cash out and cash drops every night
Quick problem solving behind the scenes and FOH
Coached new team members on job tasks and performance strategies
Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
BORICUA COLLEGE
01.2012
Skills
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Delegating Assignments and Tasks
Staff Scheduling
Operations and Procedural Knowledge
Time Management
Safe Food Handling Practices
Patron Satisfaction
Critical Thinking
Team Building/Staff Training
Contract Negotiations and Administration
POS Terminal Operations
Health Code Compliance
Employee Coaching and Motivation
Food and Beverage Management
Sales forecasting
Certification
Cicerone Beer Certification
Food Protection Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Territory Manager
US Foods
05.2024 - Current
Manager
Yard House
08.2020 - Current
Multi Unit General Manager
Blend Astoria
07.2017 - 04.2020
Server & Bartender
Blockheads
10.2016 - 06.2017
Manager, Bartender, Server
Zebu Grill & Circus Restaurant
04.2007 - 06.2016
Cicerone Beer Certification
Food Protection Certification
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
BORICUA COLLEGE
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