Nicole Ruffolo

** ***** *****, **** *******, NY 11704

abnbl5@r.postjobfree.com

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Objective

A challenging and rewarding position in a growth-oriented organization

which offers diverse job responsibilities and the potential for

advancement.

Summary Of Qualifications

Began career as a Restaurant Manager; promoted to Business Manager. Highly

assertive, with proven ability to maintain and grow operations; while

communicating regularly with Corporate operations. Established and

successful professional qualified by twelve years of visible achievements

in the food service/hospitality industry. Offering a tradition of

performance excellence reversing distressed operations, enhancing

visibility in market place and generating high-dollar profits. Enrolled in

the company's management training program and supervised daily operations

at three high-volume stores, each generating in excess of $10 million

annually.

? Budget / strategic planning / Payroll ? Accounting / Daily Reconciliations

? Excellent verbal and written skills ? Personable, motivated, enthusiastic

? Team player / leadership / mentoring ? Dependable, reliable and motivated

? Hiring / training staff / mentoring ? Scheduling, financial goals

Professional Experience

Business Manager - Cheesecake Factory - Huntington, New York ? 2002 to 2010

(present)

Assists and communicates with Corporate office on a daily basis.

Responsible for the daily reconciliation and balancing of all prior days

sales and adjustments. Maintains all employee files in accordance to

Company specifications. Responsible for the timeliness of Payroll

submissions to Corporate as well as supporting the Benefits Department

during Open Enrollment periods.

As well as being responsible for all front-of-the-house (FOH) functions on

an opening, mid- or closing shift to include guest relations, supervision

of all FOH staff and staffing levels, proper restaurant ambience,

housekeeping, and set-up, food & beverage quality, safety and pace. Ensures

that all shifts run in a smooth manner and attends to any unexpected

problems or emergencies that may arise. Assigns work group consisting of a

FOH department (i.e., Front Desk) and/or a profit/cost center such as

Retail or Repair and Maintenance.

Catering Manager -- Richard G. Allen & Company, Locust Valley, NY and

Richard's, Mineola NY - Business manager for off premise gourmet caterer

and retail gourmet food store. Prepare contracts, and work with clients to

arrange every aspect of their catered event including budget, menu,

entertainment, decorations, rentals, and staffing. Invoice clients and

maintain general ledger for retail and catering. Reconcile accounts payable

and follow up on passed due accounts. Responsible for hiring and scheduling

staff, ordering rental equipment, booking entertainment, and researching

specialty items. Design and prepare advertising materials for distribution

to clients, journal ads and other publications.

Education And Credentials

Education

6/1999 Regents Diploma -- Northport High School, Northport, NY

2002 Associates Degree -- Culinary Institute of West Palm

Beach

Hotel and Restaurant Management

2008 Talent + Certified -- Team Member Interview Analyst

Dedicated to the selection and development of

individuals

with the talents that create excellence in the work

environment

Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, POSi

computers, ECost, HRIS, Cash Handling, Daily Receipts

Interests New Challenges, Gourmet cooking, Gardening, and Travel

References

Upon request

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