Patrizio Turco
****A West Kansas Avenue Tampa, FL
813-***-**** acuylw@r.postjobfree.com
Restaurant Manager
Sound Business Performance Adherence to Operational Procedures Staff Trainer & Coach
Professional, savvy and astute Restaurant Manager with over 29 years of reputable experience in fine dining, night club and hotel management with a keen understanding of the American restaurant industry. Committed to adapting to changing markets and socioeconomic trends that can affect the customer’s ability to spend money and enjoy “the experience.” Proven ability to identify the customer’s needs, design exceptional menus, purchase goods, make improvements for efficient process, manage staff and provide feedback. Equipped with a deepened knowledge of operational systems that can be applied to exceed the customer’s expectation.
Menu Planning & Coordination
Budget Preparation
Sales Forecasting & Analysis
Marketing Activities Planning
Procurement
Inventory Control
Payroll Processing
Banquet Management
Report Preparation
Leadership & Management
Recruitment & Staff Training
Health & Safety Standards Knowledge
Reservations
Food Preparation
End Plate Cooking
Professional Experience
THE CRAFTED PLATE. Marriott International, St. Petersburg, FL April 2015 – November 2015
Restaurant Manager
Coordinate operation of restaurant.
Plan and organize menus for selective customers.
Meet and greet customers, advising on the best selections on the menu.
Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate staff performance.
Maintain high quality control, hygiene and health and safety standards.
SHERATON SUITE HOTEL, Tampa, FL 2014 – 2015
Food & Beverage Manager
Managed and applied operational procedures for the Food and Beverage Department,
restaurant, kitchen, lounge, room service and banquet.
Maintained standard levels of customer service.
Complied with health & safety regulations.
Designed menus and purchased goods to continually improve service.
SAM SNEAD TAVERN & MOJITO BAR. HMS Host. Tampa, FL 2014
Restaurant Manager
Ordered, received, logged, and purchased food, liquor and wines.
Composed schedules for front and back houses.
Prepared food and cooked end plate menu items.
Enforced all operating procedures associated with the bar.
AQUA RESTAURANT, Westin Hotel. Tampa, FL Four Diamond AAA Hotel and Restaurant 2007 - 2011
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager
Implemented all operating procedures for the restaurant.
Managed the Banquet Department.
Recommended and organized marketing activities.
Established annual budgets.
SAFETY HARBOUR RESORT & SPA, Safety Harbor, FL. Four Diamond AAA Resort and Spa 2005 – 2007
Resort Evening Manager
Managed employees on the evening shift and the front desk activities.
Executed online supervision of all other departments.
Met, greeted and followed up with customers to ensure expectations were met or exceeded.
Professional Experience Continued
ARMANI’S RESTAURANT, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Tampa, FL. Four Diamond AAA Restaurant 2003 – 2005
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager
Recruited, trained and coached staff to follow company policy and standards.
Completed work schedules for staff.
Ensured the prompt procurement of food, drinks, liquor and wines and managed
the restaurant’s inventory.
Prepared budget forecasts and executed the payroll for restaurant staff members.
RADISSON BAY HARBOR HOTEL, Tampa, FL 2000 – 2003
Hotel Evening Manager
Shared the responsibility of online supervision of all departments.
Monitored employees at the front desk to ensure that hotel policies and procedures were followed.
Worked closely with the housekeeping department to maintain and improve guest services.
DOUBLE TREE HOTEL, Tampa, FL 1996 – 2000
Hotel Evening Manager
CHINA GRILL RESTAURANT, New York, NY 1994 – 1996
Dining Room Manager
CANASTEL’S RESTAURANT, New York, NY 1991 – 1994
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager
STRINGFELLOWS RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB, New York, NY. Beverly Hill, CA. 1986 – 1991
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager
Credentials
Scuola Alberghiera, Brindisi, Italy
Internship at Savoy Hotel, London, England
ServSafe Certification, Tampa, FL