Manager/ General Manager

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Salary:

55k+

Posted:

September 24, 2022

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Resume:

Good Moming,

Thank you for your consideration of my attached resume. I am a native born resident of Ft. Lauderdale with over 30 years accrued experience in the South Florida fine dining restaurant industry. I look forward to speaking with you regarding any questions you may have, and may be reached by phone or text at 954-***-****.

@Sincerel;Stephen 4 Cain L)

STEPHEN JAMES CAIN

777 South Federal Highway, #RP 1 1 1

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

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PROFESSIONAL RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: JACKSON'S PRIM E - H igh end premiu m steak house in Fort Lauderda le, Florida (2017 -2020)

- Owner: Jack Jackson

- Chef: Johnny Vinczencz

- Provided service at top level requiring extensive knowledge in food and wine sales. Original hire as FOH.

- Involved in all the demands of opening this restaurant as an original hire.

- Continued in this role until unfortunate closihg due to Covid 19. ATLANTIC RESORT & SPA - Four Diamond resort located on Fort Lauderdale Strip (2010-2017)

- Owner: Steven D'Apuzzo

- Executive Chefs: Jeff Vincent and Mark Militello

- Responsible for training of service staff.

- Assisted with day-to-day operations which included room service.

- coordinated off-property events occurring within the resort.

- Aided in several transitions due to a change in ownership or brand.

- Venue changes included Trina, East End Brasserie and Beauty and the Feast. PRANZO OF MIZNER PARK - Busy upscale Boca Raton, Florida restaurant and nightclub (2002-2010

- Owner: James Consentino

- Executive Chef:Anthony Pizzo

- Originally hired as Expediter and Assistant to Executive Chef.

- Promoted to Manager and General Manager within two'years which developed into running day-to-day operations.

- Hired, trained and supervised large Front-of-House staff and planned weekly staff schedules.

- Coordinated bookings and menu prepar,ations with Back of House.

- Organized and managed large functions and expanded special events for nightclub.

- Controlled and purchased inventory for extensive wine list for this very busy upscale establishment. Directed inventory and purchasing for Front of House including weekly liquor ordering for high-volume bar business.

- Supervised and coordinated out-of-house employees - bouncers, dj's, mc's and musical acts.

- Administered and implemented maintenance of the building, equipment and grounds. 1

- Developed strong business relations with suppliers and contractors and managed all aspects of running the busi ness.

CUCINA D'ANGELO - Restaurant in Boca Raton, Florida (2002)

- Owner/Chef: Angelo Ella

- Originally hired for Casa D'Angelo in Fort Lauderdale and was asked to transfer to Boca Raton location.

- Functioned as a Food Runner and Expediter.

- Maintained timing and pace of kitchen.

HOT CHOCOLATES - Restaurant in Oakland Fark, Florida (2001-2002)

- Owner/Chef: Ulrich Koepf

- Hired as Expediter

- Directed food service between kitchen and dining room.

- Managed and trained a staff of food runners and arranged staff scheduling. Page 2

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DARREL AND OLIVER'S EAST CITY GRITL- Upscale Five Star restaurant on Fort Lauderdale Beach (1995-2001)

- Owners: Darrel Broek and Oliver Saucy

- General Manager:Jim Misenhelter

- Hired as part of first staff started as Busser/Bar back.

- Responsibilities expanded to Food Runner, Waiter, Prep Cook, and Line Cook.

- Promoted to Head Expediter in 1997.

- Responsible to Executive Chef for management and quality control of kitchen.

- Trained under some of the best chefs in the country.

- Valued as an employee with the experience and ability to work in any position.

- Occasionally called to cover shifts at Darrel and Oliver's other restaurant, CAFE MAXX in Pompano Beach. DR. B'S AND STINGERS - Two restaurants in Pompano Beach, Florida (1995-1996)

- Owner: Dave Bee.

- Worked in both locations as a Bartender and Short Order Cook.

- Trusted with keys and responsible for opening both restaurants.

- Monitored the cleaning of both locations.

- Ensured that all shifts were appropriately covered by staff.

- Supervised cash control.

RAINDANCER - Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (1988-1995)

- Owners: Richard Azzolina and David Cain.

- Worked as Head Busser, Shift Leader for PM Service, Line Cook and Prep Cook.

- Hired, trained and maintained scheduling for Front-of-House staff.

- Managed general maintenance and implemented troubleshooting.

- Mediated between management, kitchen and service staff.

- Restructured 1991 Front of House system resulting in better organization between kitchen and service staff. PIZZERIA UNO - Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (1987-1988)

- Worked as Server/Host.

- Responsible for scheduling for Front of House staff.

- Assisted with liquor inventory and purchasing.

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Steven James Cain

777 South Federal Highway, #RP

Pompano Beach, FL nA62

954-***-****

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Jack Jackson

954-***-****

Owner/Operator