James V. Frebraro, Jr.

**** *.*. ***** ***** Port St. Lucie, FL 34997 772-***-**** Email: ac5hwn@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Dynamic professional with more than 20 years of progressive accomplishments in the hospitality industry, exercising good business acumen, judgment and perception.

Motivated self-starter, exhibiting high ethics, hard work, dedication, competence and confidence, underscored by a personal commitment to outstanding professional performance.

Expertise

Strong Leadership P & L Management Menu Development

Service Excellence Business & Marketing Plans Wine / Liquor Training

Strong Financials Team Accountability Growth & Development

Service Standards Consistent Training Feedback Sessions

Professional Background

Redefined Banquet Service Skills at The Everglades Club by creating a F&B Training Manual from scratch, trained all staff members for fine dining a la carte and Private

GM of The Breakers Off property Restaurant, Upscale menu, full bar and extensive wine list, established catering standards for Private Parties, Trained team for breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte, open to private membership, Hotel guests and the public.

Experience

Sherbrooke Golf and Country Club

General Manager September 2012 - December 2016

Manager overseeing entire operation, 18 Hole Golf Course, 80 Seat Grille, #150 Seat Banquet Facility, Implemented a 5 Year Renovation Plan for Clubhouse, Increased Banquet Business in first year from $50K annually to over 130K in two months. Owner past away and kids sold land.

The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, FL

Restaurant General Manager, Top of the Point Restaurant, June 2010- September 2012 Fine Dining, Full Bar and Wine List, Public and Private Membership, Private Parties, A total of #250 seats including 100 Banquet, 3.5 MM annually, Breaker’s lost there lease and closed business.

The Everglades Club, Palm Beach, FL

Clubhouse Manager July 2008- June 2010

Managed a la carte Restaurant, Extensive Wine List, Captains, Front & Back Waiters, 80-200 Covers and Private Parties in 5 Distinct Banquet Rooms, parties were over the top catering to the Palm Beach Elite, Main Room Capacity,#600 with stage and retractable roof.

The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, FL

Restaurant General Manager The Circle Dining Room July 2002- July 2008

350- 500 covers for Breakfast, 500 Sunday Brunch, Managed High Volume Restaurants: The Seafood Bar, Flagler Steakhouse, Beach Club, Room Service, Ocean Reef Bar

Golf Operations Manager, The Clubhouse Manager at The Breakers Ocean Golf Course 2004-2008, Financials, Tennis, Golf Academy, Pro Shop, Locker Rooms, Valet, Golf Course, Bag Room, Golf Cart Fleet, Driving Range.

Radisson Beach Resort, North Hutchinson Island

Food and Beverage Director March 1998 - 2002

Managed Two Restaurants, Room Service and Banquets, Watercolors Restaurant, Casual Dining, B.L & D Service and Carmine’s Fine Dining with Extensive Wine List

Education

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh,

BS in Business Administration,

Major: Accounting 3.54 GPA, Minor: Tax & Law 3.72 GPA

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