Rodolfo Rosario
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Motivated, service-oriented manager with over 6 years high-volume restaurant experience in addition to 5 years in FOH and BOH operations. Extensive wine, beer and cocktail knowledge. Seeking to make an impact on forward-thinking bar program with creative mixology skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Cottage
Greenwich, Connecticut
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Oversaw inventory management and supply chain processes for cost control.
- Led daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Managed beverage inventory levels and ensured product availability.
- Managed daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction.
Manager/Beverage Manager
Half Moon
Dobbs Ferry, NY
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Coached bartenders and servers on pairings and upselling more profitable drinks.
- Controlled bar inventory by monitoring use and making orders.
- Designed specialized drink menu with classic and innovative drinks, prices and nonalcoholic beverages.
- Purchased goods and ingredients needed to make beverages.
- Maintained operations in full compliance with alcohol service standards and legal requirements to prevent incidents of overserving or underage drinking.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
Bartender
Harvest On Hudson
Hastings, NY
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Collect food and drink orders from guests and promote upsell items.
- Recognize VIP customers immediately and provide special treatment.
- Measure and mix house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor and relate supplies, including straws, garnishes, ice, glassware and napkins.
- Support servers by preparing specialty drinks for guests in all areas of establishment.
Server
Harvest On Hudson
Hastings, NY
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Attended to new guests quickly to inquire about drinks and start off dining experience with prompt beverage service.
- Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to suit customer preferences.
- Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide guests toward more profitable items.
Busser/Food Runner
Mima Vinoteca
Irvington, NY
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Cleared tables efficiently to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
- Monitored guests movements and quickly cleared empty plates/glassware.
- Increased productivity by working quickly, helping other bussers and looking for ways to improve.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff, including management and servers on meeting needs and satisfying guest requests.
Counter Service Pizza Maker
Dom And Vinnies Pizzeria
Yonkers, NY
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Utilized food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
- Kept work areas, utensils and pans clean.
- Received food orders from guests and explained offerings.
- Accepted payments and made change to process transactions.
- Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
- Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.
Event Server
Westchester Manor
Hastings, NY
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Served corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events.
- Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
- Satisfied guests by keeping drinks topped off and anticipated needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
Education
Criminal Justice
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYSkills
- Outstanding customer service
- Courteous
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in mixology
- Extensive spirits knowledge
- Menu memorization
- Good listener
- Great teammate
- Staff development
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Supervision & leadership
Timeline
General Manager
The Cottage
02.2024 - 11.2025
Manager/Beverage Manager
Half Moon
03.2020 - 09.2023
Bartender
Harvest On Hudson
01.2019 - 03.2020
Server
Harvest On Hudson
08.2017 - 12.2018
Busser/Food Runner
Mima Vinoteca
05.2017 - 08.2017
Counter Service Pizza Maker
Dom And Vinnies Pizzeria
03.2016 - 04.2017
Event Server
Westchester Manor
09.2015 - 04.2016
Criminal Justice
Westchester Community College