Mark Madias
Coral Gables, FL *****
ad13yn@r.postjobfree.com
Highly proactive Restaurant/Dining room employee with seventeen years of experience in the restaurant, resort and hospitality industry.
For the past 20 years I have worked in various positions in the restaurant / resort industry. Early on in my career I advanced into management and was sought after frequently being offered work opportunities to advance my career.
Work Experience
Server
Avra Sunny Isles - Sunny Isles, FL
November 2022 to June 2023
Server
Milos Miami By Costas Spiliadis - Miami Beach, FL
November 2021 to May 2022
Server
Estiatorio Ornos By Michael Mina - Aventura, FL
October 2020 to April 2021
Head Waiter
Liasti Beach Restaurant - Mykonos
May 2016 to 2021
Training, hiring and supervising staff of 40+ employees. Organizing special events in the restaurant
Restructured staff responsibility with cross training to reduce labour costs by 15%. Summer seasons Lead Waiter
Filia SLS Brickell - Miami Florida
February 2019 to April 2019
Senior Event Supervisor
Ritz Carlton - Biscayne, Florida
December 2018 to March 2019
In charge of all front and back of the house restaurant operations. Ensuring customer satisfaction through promoting excellent service. Maintain quality control for all food served. Seek ways to cut waste and decrease operational cost. Generate weekly, monthly, and annual reports. Lead Training Waiter/Head Waiter
Scorpios Aegean Restaurant - Miami Florida
March 2018 to November 2018
Ensuring customer satisfaction through promoting excellent service. Maintain quality control for all food served.
Generate weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
Implemented Service Standards & Training SOPS for FOH Employees. Head Waiter
Veranda Cocktail Bar & Snacks - Mykonos
January 2014 to December 2016
Interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff. Developed a lucrative annual food and beverage marketing plan which resulted in a 15% increase in revenue.
Managed and accounted for inventory.
Bartender
Jackie O Mykonos - Jackie O
May 2013 to October 2013
- Bar Leader
Conducted successful cash audits at the end of each shift. Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences & allergies. Model / Actor
25 TV commercials Co-starred in Greek TV series
Professional Basketball Player
Peristeri - Athens, Greece
January 1990 to December 2001
Education
Service United States Air Force
January 1986 to December 1990
Immokalee High School - Immokalee, Florida (central Florida) Athens Greece G.E.D. January 1986 to December 1986
Skills
• Fluent in English, Greek, and proficient in Spanish
• Restaurant Experience
• Serving Experience
• Italian
• Bartending
• Interviewing
• Event Planning
• Military Experience
• POS
• Restaurant Management
• Quality Control
• Organizational Skills
• Food Safety
• Management
• English
Languages
• English, Greek, Spanish - Fluent
Military Service
Branch: United States Air Force
Service Country: United States
Rank: Senior Airman
November 1986 to February 1989
Commendations:
Marksman, Overseas tour
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification