Peter Rossi

**** ********* *****

Yardley, PA *9067

Phone: 609-***-****

abm31b@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging management position with the opportunity for

growth, that will utilize my experience and passion for the hospitality

industry.

EXPERIENCE

2008 to

Present

2007 to 2008

The One Group

New York, NY

General Manager - One Little West 12th

Responsible for managing, driving and overseeing all operational aspects of

the business in highly competitive New York City market.

Oversee entire Budget and Inventory including, cost of sales, labor,

supplies and operating cash flow.

Review monthly profit and loss statement and act on all variances. Manage,

lead and mentor Managers and Staff.

Maintain all corporate mandates.

Create regular review of performance for Management staff. Develop risk

management and mitigation strategies.

Set and monitor sales forecasts and profitability reports. Ensure service

is maintained to company's quality levels. Distill information and

communicate to staff and owner.

Santino's Bar One

Robbinsville, NJ

General Manager

Was involved in all aspects of opening new, upscale Restaurant/Lounge.

Personally responsible for hiring and training of all Front of House staff.

Created all daily procedures and policies for Restaurant/Lounge to run

effectively. Implemented systems to reduce costs and increase profits.

Wrote all Front of House training manuals.

Invented new recipes for Specialty Drink program.

Worked closely with Executive Chef to ensure consistency in kitchen

product. Developed all marketing and special event.

Booked and created pricing for all private parties.

Programmed entire menu, wine list and specialty drinks into POS system

2006 to 2007

2001 to 2006

1995 to 2001

Starr Restaurant Organization

Philadelphia, PA and Atlantic City, NJ

Assistant General Manager

Began as Bar Manager at Alma de Cuba in Philadelphia, was promoted to

Assistant General

Manager of The Continental in Atlantic City within 3 months of being hired.

Was responsible for all aspects of the restaurant including profit and

loss, staff training, marketing and promotions.

Per company policy, was only manager allowed to run the door when

restaurant would do

1,000 or more covers in a night.

Became lead trainer for all new manager trainees.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Philadelphia, PA and Atlantic City, NJ

Corporate Beverage Director

Began as Bar Manager and was promoted to Assistant General Manager then

General

Manager and finally Corporate Beverage Director.

As General Manager was responsible for all aspects of the restaurant.

Ultimately responsible for all aspects of the Beverage Program for a highly-

successful company with more than $10 million in sales.

Developed systems and procedures that directly lead to increased profits in

liquor costs. Oversaw Beverage Program for two restaurants.

Wrote all corporate manuals for the Beverage Program.

Responsible for creation of company's 90 bottles, award-winning rum list.

Created recipes for all signature cocktails.

Designed cocktail menu, wine list and after-dinner drink list. Orchestrated

company's first ever Late Nite entertainment program.

Negotiated with national, regional and local liquor manufacturers and

distributors for corporate sponsorship.

Responsible for all hiring and training in Beverage Department.

Initiated process for the creation of company's privately labeled rum line.

Actively involved in marketing of company and all special events.

Continuously implemented educational seminars and classes for staff.

Trained and managed Bar Managers at each restaurant to ensure company's

continued success.

The Marlin Restaurant and Bar

Beach haven, NJ

Bar Manager

Responsible for all ordering and inventory control.

Hired and trained all bar staff.

Worked closely with owner in designing special events. Held

accountable for up to $30,000 in cash nightly. Oversaw all

Front of House staff when owner was absent. Designed

specialty drinks and recipes.

EDUCATION

1992

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA

Bachelor's Speech Communications

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