February 1, 2014
To Whom It My Concern:
Please consider me for your management position.
I am looking to secure a position that challenges my skills, utilizes my
strong work ethic, and provides the experience needed to advance as both a
person and a professional. My academic and work experience has been
directed toward a career in the food service industry. I have many years
of supervisory experience, purchasing, cost control, menu development and
banquet production. This background would be an asset in the supervisory
position you have open.
Enclosed is a copy of my resume. At your convenience, I'd appreciate the
opportunity to discuss the position and my qualifications further.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Hollenberger
Edward J. Hollenberger
107 Meadow Court
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
**************@***.***
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Food and Beverage Manager, Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh, PA
2010 - Present
. Solely responsible for all scheduling, hiring, and firing of all wait
staff
. Oversee 3 private dining rooms, seating up to 200 members
. Utilize computer programming to effectively input menus into computer
database
. Accurately and promptly insert data into the computer for all beverage
inventory and payroll
. Work alongside banquet managers to ensure quality experience at every
event
. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional environment for all
members and staff
General Manager, Highland Country Club, Pittsburgh, PA
2007 - 2010
. Increased overall efficiently
. Cut losses in half in one year
. Speed profitability by taking food cost from 50% down to a 35%
. Responsible for all purchasing, inventory and marketing
. Actively continued education for myself and all staff members to keep
up to date on fine dining etiquette
. Greeted and interacted with customers to ensure a superior atmosphere
General Manager, Teutonia Mannerchor, Pittsburgh, PA
1998 - 2007
. Updated all technological aspects of the club, in all areas
. Implemented training manual for all new hires
. Redesigned and expanded all menus to bring up to date
. Organized/ Marketed the grand 150th anniversary, inviting the entire
Pittsburgh community
. Hosted out of town guests from different countries
Operating Manager, Papa J's Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA
1995 - 1998
. Managed three locations
. Worked with team of all three restaurants to coordinate an updated
Employee Training Manual
. Accurately and promptly assigned positions and schedules to staff of
over 60 people
. Preformed weekly inventory/ purchasing of all food and beverage
General Manager, Tambellini's North Park/ Bridgeville, Pittsburgh, PA
1986 - 1995
. Opened the Bridgeville location
. Managed two locations
. Programmed food and beverage software - NCR
. Implemented a banquet department that is still in effect today
. Ensured coworkers and colleagues a trustworthy dependable leader
. Guaranteed customers a valuable fine dining experience
EDUCATION:
. CCAC, Restaurant Management, Pittsburgh, PA
1977 - 1978
. North Hills High School, Pittsburgh, PA
1974 - 1977