Abraham Rashid
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33313
*************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Diligent professional with 20+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of Food & Beverage Operations, Restaurant/Nightclub Finance, Inventory Control, HR Procedures and Accounting. Currently a self-employed individual aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the available position at your company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Best Business & Tax Service North Miami Beach, FL
Financial Accounting & Tax Preparation Mar 2020 - Present
Conducting accounting and bookkeeping for various businesses and administering business consulting and corporate taxes.
HMS Host Int'l. FLL Fort Lauderdale, FL
Food & Beverage Operations Manager Apr 2018 - Mar 2020
Managed multiple food & beverage outlets and kitchens including but not limited to Chili's, Margaritaville and Shula Burger restaurants. Handled weekly purchases, conducted monthly inventory, recruited employees for various outlets and ensured pleasant guest experience.
American Sales & Mgmt. MIA Miami, FL
Customer/Baggage Service Agent Feb 2013 - Mar 2018
Monitored baggage operations, assisted customers with delayed/damaged baggage, resolved all other baggage related inquiries and provided optimal customer experience.
Kendall Sports Bar, Inc. dba Café Iguana Pembroke Pines, FL
General Manager & Controller Apr 2001 - Aug 2011
Managed nightclub & restaurant accounting functions, established and maintained financial principles, practices and procedures, supervised a team of 75 employees, and directed comprehensive company functions.
Don Shula Original Steakhouse Miami Lakes, FL
Restaurant Manager Nov 1997 - Apr 2001
Managed the Steakhouse operation, which includes scheduling staff, payroll and monthly inventories of the Steakhouse, Bar, and BullPen.
EDUCATION
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Hospitality Management (May 1994)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Fluent in English, German, Arabic and Hebrew; working knowledge in Spanish
Quickbooks Pro, Quickbooks Premiere, and Quickbooks Online proficient
Recipient of the "Courtesy is Contagious" award from the Int'l Food Service Executives Assn. S.FL
ServeSafe Food Manager & ServeSafe Alcohol Certified
United States Public Health Certified