Manager General

Matthew Vecchio

Email: abpa3l@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Phoenix

State: AZ

Zip: 85048

Country: USA

Phone: 480-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

High-performing Executive with 25 years experience in the hospitality industry. In-depth knowledge of all facets of food and beverage operations at all levels up to and including fine dining, business and industry and family restaurants.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Queensborough Community College, Queens NY 1/2001 to 6/1982 (Business)

Job History / Details:

Professional Profile

High-performing Executive with 25 years experience in the hospitality industry. In-depth knowledge of all facets of food and beverage operations at all levels up to and including fine dining, business and industry and family restaurants.

Skill Highlights

Proficient in various POS and food management systems such as Micros, Rosnet and Foodtrac.

Enjoy working in a fast paced demanding environment.

Always focused on staff training, retention and development.

Able to adapt to a strenuous economic environment.

Consulted for numerous restaurants in matters concerning food and beverage recipe controls and management development.

Strong special events coordinator.

National Serv Safe instructor since 2005.

Career Accomplishments

Trained over 250 managers based in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Reconstructed menus for IHOP Mexico resulting in a 40 percentage sales increase year over year.

Oversaw a $400K nightclub renovation over four week period. Hired new staff, management, entertainment and security. Coordinated local media to ensure a successful grand opening.

General Manager of the Year, Romulus Restaurants 2003.

Employee of the Year, Romulus Restaurants 2004.

Employer of the Year, 2012, Chandler Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities.

Experience

September 2007 to Current

Phoenix, AZ

Hospitality Consultant

Advise and consult with local restaurant owners and franchisees in areas of my expertise up to and including;.

Food Management POS Systems, Food and Labor Cost Controls, Menu Development, Recipe Manuals, Human Resource Manuals, Staff Training, Secret Shopping and Strategic Planning.

May 1999 to April 2012

Romulus Restaurant Group Phoenix, AZ

Senior General Manager/Designated National Trainer

Took part in expanding a company from 13 to 41 restaurants in 3 states over a twelve year period.

Assumed General Manager and Management Training responsibilities simultaneously with great success.

Rolled out new policies and procedures throughout the company allowing for rapid expansion.

Trained and assisted new Ihop franchisees in the development of their organizations.

January 1994 to April 1999

Pizzeria Unos Tempe, Arizona

General Manager

Restaurant Operations Managed a team of over 80 employees in downtown Tempe.

Enjoyed double digit sales increases each year,utilizing strong organizational skills in a high profile location.

Coordinated new strategies and streamlined operations to ensure success during countless special events.

Surpassed daily and weekly sales records for a 40 year old company during Super Bowl week, 1996.

Developed new menu recipes for both the Arizona restaurants and Pizzeria Uno Corp.

December 1989 to December 1993

Huntington Hilton Hotel/Savoy Night Club Melville, New York

Director Of Operations

Headed a 2000 square foot night club on the North Shore of Long Island.

Oversaw a $400k dollar renovation in 1992 to be named the Savoy Night Club.

Responsible for food and beverage, promotions, public relations, staffing and security in a club featuring 7 bars, live entertainment, VIP room under a multi-concept format.

Education

1982 Queensborough Community College Queens, NY

Associates Degree Business

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