MANUEL RIVERA
** ********* **. *** ********, NY *0805
Tel. 914-***-**** Email:***********@*****.***
Objective
A position in a company that will assist me in developing my professional skills and achieve company
goals.
Education
Monroe College, New Rochelle, NY.
June 2010 Graduation
Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management
Minor Degree in Culinary Arts
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet savvy
Bilingual, good communication in Spanish and English
Very Organized
Servsafe Certificate
Work Experience
Apple-Metro, (Applebee’s) 550 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison March 2009 – May 2011 Manager
In charge of managing the BOH and FOH of restaurant & maintaining food safety standards. Working as
a team to progress sales and keep expenses low for the restaurant but most importantly providing a great
dining experience for our guests.
Don Coqui Restaurant, Cedar St. New Rochelle August 2007 – March 2009
Catering Assistant Manager
In charge of organizing first class events including weddings, birthdays, baby showers and other formal
events. In addition to preparing for events I also worked on the kitchen line, provided the best of service
and accommodations for our entire guest needs to continue the reputation of the restaurant as a fine dining
experience.
Ardsley Country Club, Mountain Drive, Ardsley, NY January 2007-August 2007
Created and managed the wait staff schedule, Assisted the head chef with creating menus for special
events and holidays. Provided members the best service and in turn granted a pleasant dining
environment.
Courtyard by Marriott, Isla Verde, PR, June 2006 – September 2006
Cook (Internship)
Organized the preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner, for a variety of banquets at a very busy and well
known establishment. Catered & assisted in creating menus for small private events and large corporate
and formal affairs.
PYAM, San Juan, PR, October 2005 – February 2006
Cook Assistant
Prepared paellas and other sea food specialties highlighting the island cuisine, worked in a very high
volume, high paced environment.
Tamarind Steak, San Juan, PR, September 2000 – June 2005
Waiter
Worked as a waiter at a very well-known steak house. Provided excellent customer service and ensured
clients a pleasurable dining experience.