Jason Patrick Desjardins

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Ottawa, Ontario email:acte0i@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am an experienced hospitality and leisure manager with extensive experience in directing, managing and service delivery for large urban restaurants and bars in the Ottawa, Ontario hospitality industry. I provided overall staff management including payroll and workforce scheduling for the establishments; directed and participated in bar operations; inventory purchasing, management and control; special event organization and direction; sales reporting and overall operations.

I created, implemented and managed multiple, unique marketing programs and special events which increased establishment(s) attendance by over 50% through detailed program planning, execution and measurement. Utilization of a variety of social networking and social media facilities greatly increased the success of the programs.

I am accustomed to dealing with VIP customers and have been successful in maximizing repeat business.

As an experienced hospitality manager, it was incumbent that the pertinent laws and regulations for the Province of Ontario were well known and understood, adhered to and communicated to all staff dealing with patrons to ensure not only the establishment’s legal compliance but also for the safety of both staff and patrons.

The environments managed are all large volume, high traffic restaurants and bars requiring a unique, multi-tasking ability; flexible management style and strong inter-personal skills.

A strong educational background (post-secondary), experience and work ethic are key to the successful operation of the establishments.

Career Aspirations:

• Manage and represent a diverse territory for a large scale distribution beverage supplier primarily in a major urban centre.

• Leverage my educational background and experience to build a strong client centered business relationship that benefits both “buyer” and “seller”.

• Utilize advanced social marketing programs to create a “force multiplier” to increase business volumes and maximize profitability.

• Build a career in the hospitality sector.

Experience

Moxies Bar / Grill March 2012 – Present

Asst. General Manager, Bar Manager

Taking & Organizing Reservations and Booking Parties

Managing Staff

Building Brand Awareness (In-Store, Social Media, & Out of Store)

Calculating and Providing Sales Reports

Controlling Wage and Operating Costs

Day To Day Operations (Managing the Floor)

Inventory of Alcohol (Wine, Beer, & Spirits)

Preparation of Weekly P & L

Networking / Driving Business (ie. Annual Golf Tournament, National Patio Party, etc)

Maintenance & Repair of the Store

Handling All National Accounts (Programs & Budgets)

Building Schedules

Organizing and Promoting Events

Building Morale Amongst Staff (Organized Contest & Trips)

Staff Education & Training

Building Menu’s

Green Room Carbon Neutral Night Club August 2012 - April 2014

General Manager

Reporting directly to the owners, the general manager is responsible for the following:

Building a New Product From the Ground Up

Recruiting and Building a Strong Team

Train Staff - Workstation

Marketing / Branding

Social Media Growth @GreenRoomOttawa (Twitter) www.facebook.com/GreenRoomOttawa (Facebook)

Booking / Renting Out the Venue

Participation in the Community - Payroll - Scheduling

Managing Staff

Calculating and Providing Sales Reports

Controlling Wage and Operating Costs

Implemented Sales Strategies to Maximize Profitability

Creating & Utilizing More Profit Centres

Price Point Arrangement

The Great Canadian Cabin October 2008 – February 2012

Assistant Manager & Head Bartender

Reporting directly to the Promotional Manager, the position was responsible for the following functions including but not limited to:

Bar management / operation

Employee scheduling

Payroll reporting

Organization and execution of promotional events

Calculating and providing sales reports

Inventory purchasing and control

Controlling staff wage and operating costs

Marketing and price point arrangements

Father and Sons Restaurant August 2010 – August 2012

Night Manager and Senior Bartender

This large establishment delivers service to a large university community of 10,000 in a high volume, fast paced operation. Reporting to the General Manager of the bar, the duties and responsibilities include:

Managing staff

Bar operations and control

Reservations and events

Calculating and providing sales reports

Controlling wage and operating costs

Closing the establishment

Jonny Farina November 2009 - May 2010

Bartender & Server

A large, Italian restaurant with a service bar of over 200 seats and an extensive wine, beer and cocktail list. Reporting to the General Manager, functions included:

Bar operations and service

Serving staff support

Inventory and cost control

Previous Experience

Cornerstone Bar & Grill March 2009- September 2009

Server

Minglewoods All Canadian Tap and Grill February 2007 – October 2008

Bartender

American Eagle Outfitters August 2006- January 2007

Customer Service Representative

St. Brigid's Summer Camp July 2003 - August 2006

Program Director (2006)

Head Counselor (2005)

Counselor (2003/2004)

Education:

University of Ottawa - B.Soc.Sciences / Double Minor in Political Science and History - 2010

Carleton University - B.A. – Law / 3rd year standing

WSET – Level 1 (May 2014)

References: Available upon request

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