Dear

I am writing to inquire about employment with your company. As you can see by my attached resume, most of my work experience has been in the hospitality industry. I am looking to change ‘direction’.

Should you have any positions available in Merchandising/Sales at your company, or if you have any questions, please call me at the telephone number listed on my resume. I look forward to meeting with you personally so that we may discuss how I may make a positive contribution to your organization.

Thank you for your consideration, and I am hoping to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Fotios Z. Zahos

FOTIOS Z ZAHOS acrg5w@r.postjobfree.com

2046 Forest Drive Clearwater, FL 33763 Cell 727-***-****

EXPERIENCE

FSZ, INC. d/b/a KC’S Korner Restaurant 2005-2010

Owner/ Working Manager

Took over existing restaurant and was responsible for overall operation of business. Established a P&L and inventory system to maintain proper food and labor cost. Put together new menu and pre paired daily specials to maintain and increase customers. Promoted and trained a manager to help with operations and over saw the hiring and training of new employees.

WARD’S SEAFOOD, Clearwater, FL 2000-2005

Went into an environment I knew nothing about. Learned how to cut and get maximum yield from various fish type. Learned about the various commercial fishing rules and regulations and established relations with various state and local officials.

General responsibilities included:

Schedule of employees

Training of new employees

Receiving, storing and rotation of ‘fresh’ fish product from local fisherman. As well as maintain proper records.

Inventoried product twice a month to maintain proper cost of product.

Built a relationship with customers, old and new so that they can have an ‘experience’ that will bring them back. Educate the customer on fish.

From opening to closing the restaurant, maintained control of monies in the store. Balancing at end of the night and making deposits.

Implemented new procedures and menu product for the kitchen.

FOTIOS Z ZAHOS

1993-2000

GONDOLIAR RESTAURANT

TOOJAY’S RESTAURANT

DINOS RESTAURANT

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL

DURANGO STEAK HOUSE

MOLLY GOODHEADS

MELS HOT DOGS

General responsibilities:

Over all food quality

Inventory control

Scheduling of employees

Interaction with customers

Handling of monies

EAST STREET LIQUORS, Pawtucket, RI 1989-1993

Family owned business

Inventory control of beer, wine and liquor

Worked with sale representatives to maintain shelf placement of product and maximize floor space.

CERTIFICATION

Food Handler/Manager-Recognized by Food Safe

EDUCATION

Brockton High School: 1979-1983

Roger Williams College: 1983-1985

Bridgewater State College: 1985-1987

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