8/07-present Piccolo Paese and Piccolo Due Ristorante

                     731 Rt. 211 East. Suite 107

                                 Middletown , NY   10941         84 5-695-6860                                                        

            Responsibilities: Assisted in opening a new restaurant and bar.

                   Creation of exotic martini list.  Servicing all drinks for the

                   restaurant.

                          

4/01-9/06     Bar Manager/ Bar Chef

Baleen Bar @ La Playa Beach and Golf Resort

9861 Gulfshore Drive

Naples Fl

Responsibilities: (1) ordering, inventory, & stocking of all liquor & miscellaneous bar accoutrements for hotel including banquets, private club, & tiki bar, (2) scheduling of bar staff, (3) creation & implementation of drink programs/specials & wine lists

Accomplishments:

-Increased gross revenue by 30% on average each year by:

                              *Created multiple custom Martini recipes and menu

                              *Managed creation of exotic drink menus

-Planned events/outings for function party guests (wedding, corporate)

-Managed wine list of 300 wines, 280 liquors, & 13 beers

-Attained a “following” of approximately 200 people

 

 

1/97-3/01     Outside Sales Representative

Boarshead

617 Enterprise Avenue

Naples , Fl

 

Responsibilities: managed territory of over (1) 20 supermarkets, (2) 20 restaurants, (3) 3 luxury hotels (2 Ritz Carltons, The Registry)

Accomplishments:

-Opened 10 new Publix supermarkets with coordinating events to boost     brand awareness & customer loyalty

-Leading in sales by anticipating customer’s changing/evolving needs as well as the successful launch of new products

-Grew revenue incrementally through sales of corporate events

 

1/93-11/96   Bar Manager
Lely Resort Golf and Country Club
8004 Lely Resort Drive

Naples , Fl

 

Responsibilities:

-Managed both public and private club bars

-Scheduled all bar employees (6 people)
-Supervised operations of 75 seat restaurant

-Managed ordering & stock of 150 liquors and 200 wines

 

Accomplishments:
-Created new revenue stream through creation of custom coolers and menus for golf events

                              -20% quarterly increase in revenue year over year

 

1/92-1/93    Bartender

MGM Grand Hotel
9500 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas , NV

Responsibilities:-Bartended for service bar, tiki bar, casino bars, & private functions

 

1/90- 1/93    Food & Beverage Storeroom Clerk

                                    Sheraton Hotel
                                    777 Polk Avenue
                                    Houston , TX

                    Responsibilities:
                                  -Distribution of food and beverages to all departments
                                  -Checking in all deliveries of food and beverage