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RICHARD FORTUNATO

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

I would like to apply my education, Knowledge, skills and life experience in the food-service business for a well established growth oriented company where I can thrive and advance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Broker/Owner

Fortune Realty & Investments,LLC
04.2008 - Current
  • Developed a reputation for integrity and ethical conduct within the brokerage community, leading to increased trust from clients and colleagues alike.
  • Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.
  • Reinforced ethical trading practices, ensuring all brokerage activities complied with legal standards and best practices.
  • Recorded 4 record sales in Boca Raton and Delray beach

Owner-Operator

Fresh & Fast Cafe
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.

Owner/Operator

Fresh & Fast
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Maintaining a low food cost while delivering quality menu items
  • Created a Breakfast and lunch menu and operation "from scratch"
  • Served a large building of executive suites and created menus of Fresh breakfast , salads and sandwiches

Catering Director Miami Herald

Eurest Dining Services
01.2000 - 02.2002
  • Catering Director of the Miami Herald newspaper
  • Manager of the executive dining room, Including hiring Temp-staff for large events and catering assignments.
  • Assistant Manager of the employee cafeteria. Serve 4000 people a day
  • Created the Executive dining room menu for The Publisher and the President of the 4th largest newspaper in the country

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05-1998

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Miami, FL
05-1996

Skills

  • All methods of food preparation
  • Able to quickly solve problems and adjust "on the fly"
  • Can navigate any kitchen safely and can operate all machinery effectively
  • Training and managerial skills

Affiliations

  • Realtors association

Timeline

Owner-Operator

Fresh & Fast Cafe
03.2022 - 01.2024

Owner/Operator

Fresh & Fast
09.2016 - 09.2017

Broker/Owner

Fortune Realty & Investments,LLC
04.2008 - Current

Catering Director Miami Herald

Eurest Dining Services
01.2000 - 02.2002

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Florida International University

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
RICHARD FORTUNATO