Experience

Newport International Seafood
• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales Associate

  • Jan 2023 - Present

Little Greek Fresh Grill
• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Franchise Business Consultant

  • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Main Street Ventures, Real Seafood Company
• Business Support Representative

  • Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

Georgio’s Café International
• United States
• Restaurants
• Business Support Representative

  • Feb 2020 - Apr 2021


SamB's Restaurant

• United States
• Restaurants

• Wine Director

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2019

  Worked with vendors to research and purchase wine menu choices; trained staff on wine and food pairings; initiated and executed exclusive, 5-course wine dinner events including menu planning.

• General Manager

  • Apr 1998 - Dec 2019

  Managed operations for both front and back of house including all catering operations; hired, trained and cross-trained staff modeling a consistent, team-oriented vision; analyzed stock and budget guidelines; organized promotions with local community and University leaders; augmented staff members' growth through creativity and leadership; maintained excellent guest service and retention.

• Catering Sales Manager

  • Aug 1997 - Dec 2019

  Built non-existent catering business from the ground-up, starting with off-site events solely then incorporating on-site events upon relocation to a larger facility; tailored menus and beverage selections to specific event requests; trained and supervised staff members while targeting future event prospects resulting in continued sales growth.

• Menu Consultant

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 2019

  Initially implemented a house dessert list, prepared all desserts and developed new dessert recipes; expanded to introducing savory menu additions and eventually developing new recipes to merge with full menu roll-outs; participated in food shows, working with vendors closely to augment recipe development; collaborated extensively with back of house on recipes and menus.

• Project Manager - Satellite Expansion Location (Beckett's Bar)

  • Apr 2003 - Jun 2003

  Coordinated and managed opening satellite restaurant/bar in former location while maintaining all duties at the primary location; trained and supervised all bar and wait staff; continued coaching staff through successful opening and beyond.