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Pittsburgh, PA *****-****

February 1, 2014

To Whom It My Concern:

Please consider me for your management position.

I am looking to secure a position that challenges my skills, utilizes my

strong work ethic, and provides the experience needed to advance as both a

person and a professional. My academic and work experience has been

directed toward a career in the food service industry. I have many years

of supervisory experience, purchasing, cost control, menu development and

banquet production. This background would be an asset in the supervisory

position you have open.

Enclosed is a copy of my resume. At your convenience, I'd appreciate the

opportunity to discuss the position and my qualifications further.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Edward J. Hollenberger

Edward J. Hollenberger

107 Meadow Court

412-***-****

Pittsburgh, PA 15229

acv5mw@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Food and Beverage Manager, Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh, PA

2010 - Present

. Solely responsible for all scheduling, hiring, and firing of all wait

staff

. Oversee 3 private dining rooms, seating up to 200 members

. Utilize computer programming to effectively input menus into computer

database

. Accurately and promptly insert data into the computer for all beverage

inventory and payroll

. Work alongside banquet managers to ensure quality experience at every

event

. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional environment for all

members and staff

General Manager, Highland Country Club, Pittsburgh, PA

2007 - 2010

. Increased overall efficiently

. Cut losses in half in one year

. Speed profitability by taking food cost from 50% down to a 35%

. Responsible for all purchasing, inventory and marketing

. Actively continued education for myself and all staff members to keep

up to date on fine dining etiquette

. Greeted and interacted with customers to ensure a superior atmosphere

General Manager, Teutonia Mannerchor, Pittsburgh, PA

1998 - 2007

. Updated all technological aspects of the club, in all areas

. Implemented training manual for all new hires

. Redesigned and expanded all menus to bring up to date

. Organized/ Marketed the grand 150th anniversary, inviting the entire

Pittsburgh community

. Hosted out of town guests from different countries

Operating Manager, Papa J's Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA

1995 - 1998

. Managed three locations

. Worked with team of all three restaurants to coordinate an updated

Employee Training Manual

. Accurately and promptly assigned positions and schedules to staff of

over 60 people

. Preformed weekly inventory/ purchasing of all food and beverage

General Manager, Tambellini's North Park/ Bridgeville, Pittsburgh, PA

1986 - 1995

. Opened the Bridgeville location

. Managed two locations

. Programmed food and beverage software - NCR

. Implemented a banquet department that is still in effect today

. Ensured coworkers and colleagues a trustworthy dependable leader

. Guaranteed customers a valuable fine dining experience

EDUCATION:

. CCAC, Restaurant Management, Pittsburgh, PA

1977 - 1978

. North Hills High School, Pittsburgh, PA

1974 - 1977

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