Experience

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  Not Your Average Joes

  • General Manager

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  Not Your Average Joe's

  • Medford, MA

  • General Manager

    • May 2012 - Present
    • Medford, MA

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  Polcari's/Pizzeria Regina

  • Woburn, MA

  • General Manager

    • Feb 2006 - Apr 2012
    • Woburn, MA

    Head of a division with 100+ employees with a revenue of $ 4.2 millionProvide training, labor management, and scheduling of staff Manage P&L, day-to-day operations, and payroll Track monthly profits to make sure that projected budgets are reachedAchieve consistency of costumer service through professional training and hiring of staff membersEnsure that the restaurant’s high standards are being met Exhibit a professional and positive attitude at all times

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  Hilltop Streakhouse

  • Saugus, MA

  • Bar Manager/Catering Director

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2006
    • Saugus, MA

    In charge of a restaurant with $ 6.3 million in revenue and very well trained staff Hired, trained, scheduled, and motivated bar/wait staff to create new clientele Developed a new bar menu to increase profitability Promoted to Function and Catering Director in 2003Increased catering sales by going door to door to large companies Booked on-site and off-site business functions Sustained new business corporate and private functions

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  Anthony's Pier 4

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Floor Manager

    • Mar 1995 - Dec 2000
    • Greater Boston Area

    Promoted from the position of Server to Function Manager to Wine Steward and on to Floor Manager Managed, supervised, and set up floor for functions Responsible for Sales, Budgets, Kitchen Staff including the presentation and quality of dishes Maintained liquor and wine inventory while creating a promotional relationship with vendors

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  Café Tirana

  • Tirana, Albania

  • Owner

    • Apr 1988 - Jan 1995
    • Tirana, Albania

    Determined capital equipment needs and purchased necessary fixtures and equipment Ordered food, beverages and supplies Managed cash flow, prepared bank deposits handle bookkeeping, and authorized payments. Hired and supervised full- and part-time staff, controlled payroll and other costs Maintained excellent working relationship with the local community