Good Afternoon,

My extensive experience well qualifies me to bring continued success to

your company, and I’d like to speak with you soon regarding a possible

position within your company.

With well over a decade and a half of industry experience and know-how, my

skills range from booking events for hundreds to suggesting a simple bottle

of wine to a table of two. Past work experience covers a gamut of

restaurant operations from waiting tables to bartending to kitchen

management to floor management. I have opened two restaurants with

different owners. I believe the key to excellent service in this industry

is having a personal connection to every guest. I am charismatic,

proactive, personable, as well as passionate about food, wine, and service.

I took "off" the last 3 yrs from managing to go back to school and give

myself a well needed vacation. Besides school I have been working in a very

well known bar in Gowanas as well as a bar/restaurant in Cobble Hill,

Brooklyn part time since November 2011.What I found was I very much missed

the hustle and flow of the food industry and all that goes along with it.

That being said I am eager to get back in.

I am seeking a high level management position where my abilities can be

fully realized, and I am confident you can benefit from both my skills and

my passion for the work. I’ll be in touch shortly to discuss your needs in

more detail and would look forward to meeting you.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Gavino

Jennifer Anne Gavino

24 Lake Michigan Drive

Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

acokxz@r.postjobfree.com /908-***-****

*OBJECTIVE: *To secure a high level management position with

a leading hospitality corporation or restaurant.

*EXPERIENCE: *

*Bartender* *Buschenschank/Canal Bar*, Brooklyn, NY

Nov. 2011-Dec. 2014

Open & Close establishments, tend busy bar, ensure excellent

customer service

* Manager* *Burrito Bar & Kitchen*, Brooklyn, NY

Dec. 2008- Jan. 2010/ Feb 2011-Nov. 2011

Oversee all aspects of the restaurant, responsible for all

marketing and promotions,

including building a large fan base on Facebook and over 1200 “Groupies”

Built out-reach marketing programs for neighborhood businesses

Responsible for overall staff production and training

Responsible for P&L of entire establishment

*General Manager* *Flex Mussels, *New York,

NY May 2010-Nov. 2010

Responsible for all cash flow, payroll, scheduling, BOH ordering

and some food ordering

Responsible for all FOH and BOH staff and shift management

Daily staff training, wine tastings, and menu development

Assisted in all aspects of the opening of a second restaurant

*General Manager * *City Lobster & Crab Company,* New York, NY Nov.

2006- Nov. 2008

Oversee all aspects of the restaurant, responsible for all

marketing and promotions

Revamped entire wine list for international clientele as well as

American tourists

Assisted chef in development of all promotional and holiday menus

Implemented reach-out marketing, grew strong concierge contacts

in this busy theatre district

*Manager * *Crispo Restaurant*, New York,

NY April 2006-Nov. 06

Responsible for ordering all liquor and wine. Complete weekly

beer/liquor and wine (150 plus list) inventory

Scheduling and hiring of all staff

Responsible for overall service and running of the shift on the

floor, ensuring excellent client relations.

*General Manager **Alta Restaurant*, New York,

NY Jan. 2004- Jan 2006

*El Teddy’s*, New York, NY (same

owner as Alta above) Aug. 1999-Jan. 2004 (closed)

Managed the 250-seat restaurant including all BOH and FOH

responsibilities

Planned and hosted all private events from small dinner parties

of 20 guests to corporate cocktail events for 400

guests. Developed strong event contacts in Manhattan and throughout

the industry

Responsible for overseeing all liquor & wine ordering. Complete

weekly beer/liquor and wine (200 plus list)

inventory. Implement weekly wine tastings for staff

Expertise in all NYC and State laws and regulations (Fire Dept.,

Health Dept., Commercial Insurance, etc.)

EDUCATION: Union County College, Cranford,

NJ Jan. 1994-May 1996

Studied undergraduate courses in

Architecture

Philadelphia College of Textiles and

Science Sept. 1992- May 1993

Studied undergraduate courses in

Architecture

*REFERENCES AVAILIBLE UPON REQUEST*

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