General Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Kamden Watson
*** *. ******* **. #***, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 626-***-****
Email: ******.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To establish a long-term career with an organization focused on growth and expansion, in a senior management position.
SKILLS PROFILE
Restaurant opening experiences in New York City and Los Angeles
Human Resources trained
Certified Sommelier from the American Sommelier Association
Extensive knowledge of wine and food pairing
Managerial trained by the Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts program
Work experience at multiple Michelin Star restaurants
Proficient in the following programs: Aloha, Micros, Lavu, Excel, Quickbooks, Hotschedules, Deputy, Binwise
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Osteria Mozza & Pizzeria Mozza Hollywood, CA July 2020 - Present
General Manager 1 Michelin Star
Beverage responsibilities for all three Nancy Silverton “Mozzaplex” restaurants
Promoted to General Manager 6 months of working for the property
Buying of all wine for By the Glass programs
Activation of Covid-19 menus throughout the property
Developed strong adherence to controlling and running through inventory for liquidation purposes
Installed a standardization of company reports and beverage-based par lists
Achieved higher P&L margins, requested by ownership
Reactivated all three restaurants for indoor dining, due to Covid
Hire and Training of all staff for Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza
Payroll and scheduling for both restaurants
Updated service standards to meet all LA County health guidelines during pandemic, while maintaining a refined esthetic
Gwen Hollywood, CA August 2017 – July 2020
General Manager
General management responsibilities
Human Resources implementation and establishment of company-wide standards
Activation of an A la Carte menu
Developed strong and well-documented SOP’s to create a corporatized culture
Installed new inter-departmental communications for seamless daily operations
Managed scheduling for all Front of House employees
Achieved higher P&L margins, requested by ownership
The Butcher’s Daughter Venice, CA July 2015 – July 2017
Director of Operations
Performed build-out, permit pulling, and implemented operational procedures
General management responsibilities
Human Resources Director
Performed Accounts Payable and Payroll duties
Acting Beverage Director and Sommelier
Managed scheduling for all Front of House employees
Maintained all P&L margins requested by ownership
E.P, L.P and Frankie’s West Hollywood, CA January 2015 – July 2015
Consultant General Manager and Wine Director
Performed build-out, permit pulling, and implemented operational procedures
General management responsibilities
Performed Accounts Payable and Payroll duties
Acting Beverage Director and Sommelier
Managed scheduling for all Front of House employees
Maintained all P&L margins requested by ownership
Maude Beverly Hills, CA December 2013 - January 2015
Assistant General Manager and Sommelier 1 Michelin Star
Performed build-out, permit pulling and implementing operational procedures
Procured and maintained 250 bottle selection wine list
Trained staff for monthly wine pairings
Performed floor management responsibilities setting standards for a Michelin star
Torrisi Italian Specialties New York, NY November 2011 - October 2013
Wine Director 1 Michelin Star
Procured and maintained 125 bottle selection wine list for
Implemented regular staff training of wine list
Active point of sales on dining room floor
Eataly New York, NY July 2010 - October 2011
Assistant General Manager / Wine Director Manzo
Oversaw liquor programs in Eataly - Gran Bar, and Manzo
Head Sommelier for Manzo
Updated and maintained master wine list for the entire property
Maintenance and staff training of wine list
Juneau Wine Inc. New York, NY January 2009 - June 2010
Wine Buyer
Set price points for goods sold throughout the company
Weekly purchase order evaluation
Store Manager and Point of Sales on the floor
Del Posto New York, NY January 2008 - December 2008 Sommelier & Banquet Wine Manager 2 Michelin Star
Expert in regional wines and liquors of Italy
Floor management responsibilities of a 55 million dollar operation
Procured and maintained banquet wine lists for large volume parties
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
January 2007 – January 2008
Gardens Restaurant Manager & Wine Buyer
Managed a team of 45 employees
Master wine list steward
Hotel wine manager for all Food and Beverage outlets
EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
American Sommelier Association New York, NY April 2008 - October 2008
Intermediate certification
The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY December 2006 Graduate
Bachelors in Science of Culinary Arts Management
Group Leader & Dean’s List
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