MILAN KOLENICKA
Address: ** *******, ****** ***** *********, CA, 92688
Cell phone: 310-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-kolenicka-03b41619/ Seeking a position in Hospitality, where my
experience and skills may be utilized.
EXPERIENCE
Associate General Manager
Las Brisas 08/2023 – present, Laguna Beach, California Managing and operating a top performing location in company’s portfolio. This location has been a landmark since 1979 Main responsibilities - P&L weekly review with the management team, weekly Inventory management, Interviewing, Hiring, Onboarding, development and training of management and hourly staff, processing Payroll, scheduling General Manager
Sushi Roku Newport Beach 05/2022 - 07/2023, Newport Beach, California Managing and operating one of the highest grossing restaurants in the company portfolio, over $10 mil./year Main responsibilities - P&L review and monthly presentation with ownership & executive board, Inventory management, Interviewing, Hiring, Onboarding, development and training of management and hourly staff, managing Payroll, Scheduling of staff, between 100- 20 crew members Assistant General Manager
The Country Club 06/2020 - 05/2022, Costa Mesa, California Managing and operating one of the most prominent establishments in Orange County and a flagship in Lounge Group’s portfolio during very challenging times affected by Covid-19.
Voted BEST BAR in OC in 2021 & 2022 by OC Register and LA Times Main responsibilities - Interviewing, Hiring, Onboarding, Managing Payroll, Scheduling of staff, between 75 - 85 crew members Restaurant Manager
Oak Grill & Aqua Lounge at Fashion Island Hotel 06/2017 - 05/2020, Newport Beach, California Member of the management team involved in operating restaurant and high-end lounge within Fashion Island Hotel. Managing staff of 120, creating their weekly schedule and processing their payroll, assuring proper pay. Labor, Budget and cover count forecasting utilizing OnTrack. Tasked with assisting to operate the restaurant as free-standing and independently-owned, making Oak Grill the top restaurant in the Irvine Company portfolio.
Aqua Lounge has been recognized in Forbes Travel Guide 15 Top Hotels with Tantalizing Nightclubs. Food & Beverage Manager
Hilton Garden Inn/Pacifica Hotels sold to Island Hospitality 04/2015 - 05/2017, Marina del Rey, California Managed and supervised daily operations of the Restaurant, Bar, In Room Dining and Banquets. Supervised staff of 30, created their weekly schedule. Hire, train, discipline and terminate staff. Ordering and Inventory of all the Liquor and Wine on the property. EDUCATION
BA in Hotel Management
University of Matej Bell, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia Diploma and Certificate in Hotel Management and Tourism Economic Academy, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
Food & Beverage Champion Certificate
Hilton Hotels university