Carlos Sarmiento-Letran
Allen, Texas 75002
703-***-**** Mobile
ad3ria@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An accomplished results-driven professional focused on sales with outstanding client relations and problem-solving skills. Prioritize and multi-task to meet the demands of concurrent deadlines; Innovative with leadership skills that provide direction to clients. Detail-oriented and focused work approach ensures accuracy of completed duties. Great communicator with demonstrated success in building profitable relationships with clients. Superb track record for consistently exceeding sales quotas.
As a Chef and consultant have worked side to side with some of the most successful chefs in the US such as Declan Horgan, Tom Crenshaw, Assisi creating amazing menus and menu items for many restaurants such as Xiquet, Mezeh and Smack
Bilingual English/ Spanish
Certifications
Computer - Jennark, and MRI, MRIS (Property Management). Aloha, Micros, Squirrel, ISISPOS and Dineware (POS) Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. Food Manager Certified, ServeSafe Certified, ServeSafe Alcohol Safety Certified and First Aid certified
EXPERIENCE
OWNER AND OPERATOR OF THE FOLLOWING LLC
SR HOMEREMODELING LLC
SR HOME AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING LLC Georgetown, DC 10/2019 – 12/2023
AREA SUPERVISOR ARCH FELLOW (MCD)
DALLAS, TEXAS 2/2021– 09/22
Responsible for the opening of 6 restaurants
Insuring staffing, training and development of the team
Establishing a course of action for my teams to accomplish specific goals
Meet targets (sales, transaction growth, profitability to plan
Identifies restaurant sales growth opportunities (projections, staffing, schedules)
Coaches GMs and DM to adopt a sales building mindset and encourages team building activities
Identifies opportunities through analyzing key data sources
Leads the recruiting selecting, retention and onboarding of managers to ensure high quality talent is in place
XIQUET & SLATE WINE BARNGENERAL MANAGER
Washington, DC 09/2019 – 02/22
Responsible for the opening of 2 restaurants
Insuring staffing for both restaurants for both BOH and FOH
Responsible for the day to day operations of the Restaurants to include both catering and, dine in.
Ensuring and reviewing all reports due to corporate office in a timely manner.
Responsible for creating a safe and fun environment
Proper scheduling to meet business demands while maintaining a proper labor cost
Purchasing and establishing proper controls for all outlets
Entering and maintaining controls of menus via POS
Responsible for quality control and presentation of food and, quality of such\
Responsible of the constant training of staff and, future leaders
Development of managers for both restaurants
Controls of inventories responsible
Responsible of stores total GP and P&L
RESTAURATEUR / MULTI UNIT GENERAL MANAGER
Chipotle Washington, DC 07/2014 – 8/2019
HEAD COACH MULTI UNIT
Sweetgreen Georgetown, DC 10/2016 – 09/2018
Responsible for the day to day operations of the Restaurants to include both catering and, dine in.
Ensuring and reviewing all reports due to corporate office in a timely manner.
Responsible for timely deliveries of catering orders
Proper scheduling to meet business demands while maintaining a proper labor cost
Purchasing and establishing proper controls for all outlets
Assist the corporate office with constant staff training
Entering and maintaining controls of menus via POS
Responsible for quality control and presentation of food and, quality of such\
Responsible of the constant training of staff and, future leaders
Developed 2 General managers and, several supervisors.
Responsible for the opening of 2 restaurants
Controls of inventories responsible
Responsible of stores total GP and P&L
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT / GENERLA MANAGER
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill and Smak Sandwiches, Soups and Salads Annapolis, MD 05/2013 – 07/2014
GENERAL MANGER
Roti Mediterranean Grill Washington, DC 05/2012 – 05/2013
Assisted with both creation and development of menus for both restaurants
Trained both BOH and FOH staff for both restaurants
Responsible for the day to day operations of both Restaurants
Assisted with the creation of training material and SOPs for both restaurants
Ensuring and reviewing all reports due to corporate office in a timely manner.
Responsible for timely deliveries of catering orders
Proper scheduling to meet business demands while maintaining a proper labor cost
Purchasing and establishing proper controls for all outlets
Assist the corporate office with constant staff training
Responsible for quality control and presentation of food and our serving staff
Controls of inventories responsible
Responsible of stores total GP and P&L
Developed GMs & supervisors for both restaurants and are now set for success
Purchasing and establishing proper controls for all outlets
Assist the corporate office with constant staff training
Entering and maintaining controls of menus via POS
Responsible for quality control and presentation of food and our serving staff
Controls of inventories responsible
Responsible of stores total GP and P&L
DIRECTOR
Dan & Brad’s Restaurant at the Hilton Arlington Arlington, VA 2006 – 2012
Responsible for the day to day operations of the Restaurant, Room Service, Executive Lounge
Manage 4100 sq of flexible catering space
Ensuring and reviewing all reports due to corporate office in a timely manner.
Proper scheduling to meet business demands while maintaining a proper labor cost
Beverage purchasing and establishing proper controls for all outlets
Create wine and beverage menus
Assist Chefs with the creation of food menus and creative beverage menus
Entering and maintaining controls of menus via POS
Responsible for quality control and presentation of both food and beverage in outlets
Marketing and sales of all outlets
Creation and placement of SOPs and controls of inventories
Assist Sales with creation and design of formats used for sales purposes.
Assists Banquets Department with event planning and coordination of staff as well as scheduling
ASSISTANT REALTOR
Laughlin Miller Realtors McLean Arlington, VA 2005 – 2006
Assisted with Realtors with the search, and display of properties to costumers
Provided residential mortgages for clients using various programs including FHA, VA, Conventional, Stated Income and Down Payment Assistance.
Determined the goals of clients and communicated their options.
Completed and submitted client loan applications.
Worked closely with settlement to ensure that all outstanding requirements were met.
Maintained current database of clients and prospective clients
Advised clients of potential ways to approve their credit rating and assisted with credit repair.
CORPORATE TRAINER/BARTENDER
Rio Grande Café Arlington, VA 1998-2005
Supervised a staff of 15 servers during each shift.
Trained all new personnel to succeed in a festive, yet professional atmosphere.
Pre-screened potential employees to determine eligibility for an interview with management.
Balanced cash registers against daily receipts.
Built a regular clientele by ensuring that customers are treated well and enjoy themselves.
EDUCATION
Northern Virginia Community College -Criminal Justice and Liberal Arts Annandale, VA
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors -Licensure Course Falls Church, VA
Washington Lee High School -General Diploma Arlington, VA
References are available upon request.