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Vartino Cremente

South River

Summary

Restaurant Manager with extensive experience at Darden Bahama Breeze, specializing in staff recruitment and operational efficiency. Proven expertise in financial analysis and inventory management, leading to increased customer satisfaction and optimized profits through effective cost control. Dedicated to building high-performing teams and ensuring exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Darden Bahama Breeze
Woodbridge
11.2016 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
  • Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
  • Developed strategies for improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
  • Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.

Restaurant General Manager

Ignite Restaurant Group Joe's Crab Shack
Eatontown
10.2011 - 11.2016
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised staff to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Developed targeted marketing strategies to effectively promote restaurant services.
  • Analyzed financial statements and prepared budgets for the restaurant.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss operational issues.

Restaurant Manager

Briad Restaurant Group TGI Fridays
North Brunswick
01.2002 - 09.2011
  • Host, Server, Bar, and Kitchen Manager
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
  • Assisted with kitchen preparation during peak times as needed.
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
  • Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ

Skills

  • Staff recruitment
  • Employee training
  • Financial analysis
  • Operational efficiency
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Darden Bahama Breeze
11.2016 - 05.2025

Restaurant General Manager

Ignite Restaurant Group Joe's Crab Shack
10.2011 - 11.2016

Restaurant Manager

Briad Restaurant Group TGI Fridays
01.2002 - 09.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management

Middlesex County College

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