Experience

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  Ibbys Meditteranean Fresh

  • AGM
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  Ibbys Mediterranean Fresh

  • East Bruswick

  • AGM

    • Jul 2016 - Present
    • East Bruswick

    Overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant. This includes staffing scheduling and training of new employees.Reviewing with the owner weekly P+L statements to recognize developing trends and reacting accordingly. I am also in charge of business development by introducing our fare to the su...

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  AMPAL Group

  • Watchung-Rockaway

  • Assistant General Manager - BWW

    • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Watchung-Rockaway

    Work Experience  Manager Jan-Nov 2014 Buffalo Wild Wings - (Ampal Group) – Watchung & Rockaway, NJ (Jan-Nov 2014) ● Responsible for daily operations of a restaurant generating close to 7 million dollars annually● Accountable for opening, mid and closing financial duties● Possesses excellent p...

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  Doherty Enterprises

  • United States
  • Restaurants
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Senior Manager - Applebee's

    • 2009 - 2013

    Applebee’s (Doherty Enterprises) - Hillsborough, NJ (2009-2013)• Directed and Managed 50+ employees on a daily basis
• Managed, received and ordered daily inventory• Consistenly achieved Guest Experience Measurement Scores (GEMS) well above industry standards• Created and managed all FOH schedules• Interviewed and trained staff maintaining a 75% associate turnover (industry average 200%)• Balanced and closed out daily financials• Coordinated and assisted kitchen staff• Maintained and updated company systems• Grew community relations through weekly fundraisers• Promoted and focused on store and food safety (ServSafe Certified)• Directed store maintenance

  • Manager - Applebee's

    • 2005 - 2009

    • Successfully managed front and back of the house operations• Maintained financial and operational metrics • Achieved exceptional client satisfaction • Controlled payroll and daily schedules• Interviewed, hired and trained staff• Managed 50 plus employees• Coordinated and assisted kitchen staff• Maintained company systems• Managed remodeling projects• Received and ordered inventory• Complied company feedback• Directed store maintenance• Promoted store and food safety

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  JG Products

  • Parsippany, NJ

  • Purchasing Manager

    • 2001 - 2005
    • Parsippany, NJ

    • Developed new sales opportunities• Oversaw all sales activity• Promoted and marketed existing and new products• Managed and ordered inventory• Coordinated trade show logistics• Managed and operated trade show booths • Maintained client accounts and relationships• Controlled collections and billing

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  La'Vecchia's Seafood Grille

  • Charlotte, NC

  • General Manager

    • 1997 - 2001
    • Charlotte, NC

    • Promoted and marketed restaurant • Coordinated and managed grand opening • Managed all daily restaurant operations• Managed bar and bar inventory• Managed invoices and billing• Interviewed, hired and trained staff• Ordered and maintained daily inventories • Controlled expenses• Supervised all ...

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  AT&T

  • Basking Ridge, NJ

  • Commercial Account Executive

    • 1988 - 1997
    • Basking Ridge, NJ

    • Responsible for maintaining 300 plus commercial accounts• Responsible for all daily voice/data • Educated clients about new products and services• Promoted and marketed existing and new products and services• Received the Gold Club Achievement Award (Top 5% of Branch from1990-1997 (Ranked 6th N...