ALAIN KOCHER

**** #* ****** **. ****, NV. ***** 650-***-**** acwi52@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a hospitality management or sales position within a growing concept to utilize my past experiences.

SKILLS PROFILE

-POS: Aloha, Micros, Squirrel, Dinnerware and OpenTable

-QuickBooks, ADP Payroll, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VAuto, DealerPeak and Outlook

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Food & Beverage Director, Coyote Moon Golf Club

3/1/2016 -Present

Truckee, Ca.

-Created menu and beverage program for seasonal golf course

-Hired and trained staff for the summer season

-Oversee all ordering, inventory, P&L and employee

-Manage banquets, beverage carts, front and back of house

Sales Consultant, Acura Of Reno

8/1/2015 1/31/2016

Reno, Nv.

-Acura certified sales representative.

-Create clientele, build relationships, follow up and close sales.

Completed full Acura sales training and all on-going training sessions

Consulting Area Manager, Old Port Lobster LLC

2/1/2014 10/31/2014

Redwood City, Ca

-Area Manager for two concept five restaurant group, directed managers and staff, financials, R&M, payroll, sales and scheduling.

-Opened Rack & Roll BBQ; Redwood City and San Jose location, HR, staffing, design and financials.

-Implemented inventory for both front and back of house.

-Arranged scheduling for lower labor cost and improved service.

-Arranged live bands for both Rack & Roll BBQ locations two nights a week

Owner/Proprietor Maralla LLC, Creperie St. Germain

6/1/2010 12/15/2014

San Francisco, Ca.

-Opened and operated a quick service creperie in the Financial District.

-Doubled sales from previous creperie, built successful catering business and loyal clientele.

-Redesigned location for proper flow, space optimization and aesthetic value.

-Opened, designed second location in the Mission District.

Opening Consultant, Vino Vino and Pizza Bocca Lupo

4/1/2011 3/15/2016

San Jose, Ca

-Assisted with design and purchase of equipment prior opening (POS, kitchen equipment, wine bar tap system), 1200sqft wine bar/restaurant.

-Hired, trained opening staff along with implementing staff handbook and procedures.

-Operated the opening and the 1st quarter of business while training GM and proprietors.

-Controlled inventory and cost of goods front and back of house.

-Implemented catering and banquet procedures and sales.

General Manager, Donato Enoteca

Redwood City, Ca

-Assisted with build out and design of 6000sqft fine dining Northern Italian restaurant and wine bar.

-Created bar specialty drinks and Happy Hour format.

-Maintained our opening and ongoing budget for labor and cost of goods.

-Recognized by Michelin within three months of opening.

General Manager, La Strada, Joya, Vittoria

Palo Alto, Ca

-Managed multi units while General Manager of La Strada.

-Staffed, scheduled, controlled and maintained budgeted costs of all front of house inventory.

-Assisted in opening of Joya, hired Chef, General Manager and staff as well as supporting growth and development.

-Managed marketing and growth of three units.

General Manager,Yankee Pier, Bradley Ogden Group

Sales Associate, Camissa Motor Cars

Assistant General Manager, Coppola Café, Francis Ford Coppola Group

General Manager, Il Fornaio Corp

Stagiare, Hotel Du Mont Blanc, Switzerland

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