General Manager Human Resources
Resume:
RICAURTE SILVERA
FOOD & BEVERAGE PROFESSIONAL / NIGHTLIFE PROFESSIONAL
CONTACT
ad5r67@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Highly efficient and customer-oriented Food and Beverage Manager with over 18 years of experience in food and hospitality environments. Adept communicator with team leading and development skills. Forward-thinking multi-tasker able to analyze situations and costs and successfully determine profitable outcomes.
SKILLS
• STAFF TRAINING
• HOSPITALITY
• PURCHASING
• CULINARY EXPERIENCE
• EVENT PLANNING
• FOOD PRODUCTION
• VENDOR MANAGEMENT • CATERING
• BUDGETING
• FORECASTING
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• STRATEGIC PLANNING
• NEGOTIATION
• KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
• FOOD SAFETY
• BARTENDING
• FOOD SERVICE
• MENU PLANNING
• FOOD MANAGEMENT
• LABOR COST ANALYSIS
CERTIFICATIONS
Serv Safe
Serv Safe Alcohol
TIPS Certified
Certified Dietary Manager
DOH Food Handlers
EXPERIENCE
Jose Andres Group
Bar Operations Manager
September 2023 – Present New York, New York
Bar at Moynihan
General Manager
June 2022 – September 2023 New York, New York
Williamsburg Hotel
Food & Beverage Manager
March 2021 – March 2022 Brooklyn, New York
Hyatt Rooftop RXP
Bar General Manager
March 2020 – June 2021 Jersey City, New Jersey
Pier A Harbor House
Bar Night Manager
January 2017 – March 2020 New York, New York
Barclay Center
Catering Manager
May 2012 – December 2016 Brooklyn, New York
Silver Spoon Promotions (Seasonal)
Night Club Promoter
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
Director of Community Culinary Programing
January 2022 – Present Brooklyn, New York
Ensure Guest have an awesome experience
Develop, maintain and promote a local beer menu
Ensure strong relationship with local and regional craft beer
Work with Operations to develop and promote beverage specials
Provide feedback to purchasing in order to manage vendor relations, pricing and contract.
Assure staff is following local and company alcohol regulations
Schedule Bar Staff in conjunction with business expectation
Oversee preparation on batch drink mix
Manage Saturday evenings (Revenue approx. 165K)
Manage 4 alcohol outlets all running simultaneously
Controlling venue with 2500 guest
Managing one of New York City Premiere water front locations
Communicate daily with Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Front Office, and Hotel Manager on reservations, large parties, and VIPs
Interview, train, supervise, appraise, and counsel employees
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Engage with guests and colleagues in a professional manner
Assist in maintaining monthly inventory
Attend food and beverage meetings, and any other meetings regarding food & beverage business
Develop relationships with guests in order to provide personalized service and repeat guests
Inspect dining room, lobby bar, and other public areas for cleanliness, safety hazards, and correct furniture and equipment set up
Ensure that all staff adheres to the uniform guidelines
Maintain positive guest and interdepartmental relations at all times
Communicate daily with Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Front Office, and Hotel Manager on reservations, large parties, and VIPs
Interview, train, supervise, appraise, and counsel employees
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Engage with guests and colleagues in a professional manner
Assist in maintaining monthly inventory
LEISURE
VOTED HOTEST BAR NYC NEW YORK TIMES (NOV 2022)
FEATURED IN PFIZER COOK BOOK 2008
KOSHER FEST /FANCY FOOD SHOW/ BDNY SHOW/INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT & FOODSERVICE SHOW /BAR&RESTAURANT EXPO /HX SHOW
EDUCATION
Kingsborough Community College
2008
Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
New York City College of Technology
2011
B-Tech in Hotel Management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Spanish Speaking
BRC Member
Brooklyn Chamber Panelist
Basketball Coach
NYC Nightlife Promoter
J’ouvert City Int. Member
Fifteen years of Institutional Food Service at Director level
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