Robert Valenti
*** ********* *****, *** ***, Goshen, NY 10924
************@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am a professional with 20+ years of experience managing all aspects of food and beverage operations. I am looking for a position to apply my logistics, inventory, and distribution expertise. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oak Beverage
Sales Representative
Nyack, NY
March 2023-present
● Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
● Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
● Kept detailed records of inventories, completed sales and customer information to enhance customer experience
● Identify new clients and participated in creating annual sales plans. O’Flanagans Pub
Restaurant Manager
Manhattan, NY
August 2021–June 2022
● Organized inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
● Established a cash bank and stocked a service bar to prepare for the day-to-day operations.
● Performed opening and closing duties: printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
● Managed all restaurant personnel.
The District
Restaurant Manager
Manhattan, NY
January 2015 - July 2018
● Organized inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
● Established cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for the day-to-day operations.
● Performed opening and closing duties: printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
● Managed all restaurant personnel.
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Fetch Bar and Grill
Restaurant Manager
Manhattan, NY
November 2004- December 2014
Goshen, NY
August 2018 - January 2020
● Overall management of day to day operations for a busy and successful Manhattan restaurant with over 50 employees
● Calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
● Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
● Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
● Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
● Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
● Managed weekly payroll and hiring process
Webster Hall
Manhattan, NY
2015– 2018
● Bartender in very high volume nightclub
Denim and Diamonds
Manhattan, NY
1996– 2004
● Bartender in very high volume nightclub
EDUCATION
William Cullen Bryant High School
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
● Experience in Data Entry through POS systems
● Physical Strength and Endurance
● Conversational Spanish
● Food Handlers License
● Valid Driver's License