Ray Mantegazza

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LinkedIn • Bedford Hills, NY 10507

Bar Management

Comprehensive experience in managing Food & Beverage operations, including menu-planning, monitoring food production and food processing as well as aesthetic presentation of food and beverages.

Accomplished self-starter with recognized experience driving sustainable growth in diverse Food & Beverage environments. Solid background in the conception, planning, and implementation of cost-effective, high-quality food/beverage programs and menus for new and existing properties. Outstanding knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks. Well versed in publicizing venues to attract and maintain customer base and revenue stream. Hands-on leader committed to training and guiding staff in attaining objectives and delivering the highest quality and service. Positive attitude and exceptional communication skills.

Areas of Expertise

Bar Management

Supplier Negotiations

Team Leadership & Training

Multi-Unit Management

Food & Beverage Sourcing

Process Improvement

Menu Development

Sanitizing & Cleaning

Problem Resolution

Career Experience

The Farmer and The Fish, Purdys, NY 2012 – Present

Bartender

Supervise, monitor and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the bar, dining room and guest contact areas. Attend all bar and service bar requests in a high volume, trendy establishment. Provide excellent food service, including full menu at bar while enforcing and monitoring all health, safety, and sanitation standards. Generate end of shift closing reports and calculate bill using POS. Manage all opening and closing duties of restaurant, including security of restaurant.

Made substantial contributions in the training of personnel while providing leadership to new employees.

Efficiently handled guest complaints with professionalism and understanding.

Supported the delivery of service excellence by implementing dynamic operational working procedures.

Waccabuc Country Club, Waccabuc, NY 2002 – Present

Beverage Manager

Successfully managed food and beverage operations within budget guidelines and to the highest standards, including handling all beverage requests from membership as well as maintaining bar inventory and wine cellars. Spearheaded food and beverage team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel. Oversaw nightly closing of F & B reports and secured clubhouse. Well-maintained excellent levels of internal and external customer service by identifying customers’ needs and responding proactively.

Designed exceptional menus, purchased goods and continuously make necessary improvements, including purchasing all alcohol, wine and soft beverages for clubhouse as well as Midway on golf course.

Coached, mentored and maintained staff on monthly wine programs.

Additional Experience

Bartender, Harvest on Hudson, Hasting on Hudson, NY

Lead Bartender, Pitchers, Stamford Marriott, Stamford, CT

Main Bartender, Inn at Pound Ridge, Pound Ridge, NY

Bartender, Greenwich Country Club, Greenwich, CT

Education: TIPS Certified, 10/2020 Red Cross CPR and AED Trained and Certified, 10/2019

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