Stephanie S. Matthews
TX ***** – 832-***-****
Email: ********************@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a position within a well established company where I can utilize my vast experience in hospitality, food and beverage service, leadership, customer service, and team building skills.
Education:
Bachelor of Science – Human Resource Management May 2003
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Certifications
TABC 2022-2024
ServSafe 2017-2022
Certification of Allergen Awareness – State of Massachusetts 2018 – 2023
Professional Experience
GR8 Plate - The Union Kitchen
Bar Manager 2021- 2022
Overseeing the everyday operations of a full service restaurant
Maintaining beer, wine, and liquor inventory
Scheduling bartenders and hostesses
Constantly working with the staff to provide them with the necessary tools to become better sales people, ultimately to increase PPA and overall sales.
Working closing with the management team to meet or exceed our daily/weekly/monthly goals while maintaining reasonable labor costs.
ClubCorp 2020 – 2021
Service Manager/Captain
Whitson’s Resource Management Corp 2017 – 2019
On-Site Dining Facility Manager
Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School, Rehoboth, MA
Coordinating the prepping and cooking of all food items on production schedule for 225 students and 45 faculty members daily
Ordering and receiving of all food, beverage and paper supplies needed for daily service
Ensuring that all meals are in compliance with USDA guidelines for the National School Lunch Program and the Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
Reconciling and reporting daily sales directly to Regional Director
Soup-to-Nuts Catering E. Providence, RI 2015 – 2019
Event Coordinator
Meet with clients to determine their desires and expectations
Estimate costs, maintain event budget, review billing
Schedule event services i.e. Servers/Bartenders, Photographer/Entertainment
Maintain communication throughout the planning process to ensure client’s standards are not only met but exceeded their expectations
Crestwood Country Club Rehoboth, MA 2011 – 2013
Dining room Manager/ Event Captain
Manage all dining room operations including hiring, training, and scheduling of all staff
Knowledgeable of controlling costs within monthly budget parameters
Responsible for maintaining liquor and beverage inventory.
Development and implementation of employee procedures and training tools
Oversee all aspects of event planning, food service and service flow
Identify client requirements and expectations for each event
Bevinco of Rhode Island, Middletown, RI 2010 – 2011
Assistant Auditor
Maintain alcohol inventories for opened/unopened products
Provide cost analysis to clients to ensure maximum profitability and minimal loss due to mismanagement or theft of product
RARE Hospitality Inc.
Hemenway’s Seafood Grille and Oyster Bar, Providence, RI 2000 – 2009
Head Server/Certified Trainer
Fine dining food and beverage service in a five star dining establishment
Commitment to quality of service and delivery of the freshest local seafood
Training new hires in all areas of service
Provided an exceptional dining guest experience thus creating a loyal clientele
Skills:
Team oriented, outgoing, friendly, articulate
Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, confident, and solution minded
Accuracy and strong attention to detail
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Able to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines
Committed to producing high quality work
Build credibility and respect to influence others