Restaurant Purchasing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager, Capital Grille Washington, D.C

September 2004 to present.

Responsible for liquor beverage program.

Purchasing, inventory, staffing, and scheduling.

Extensive wine knowledge, Sommelier Certification.

Training in etiquette, guests recognition, and building successful shifts. Point of contact for maintenance work throughout the physical plant. General Manager, Morton’s of Chicago, Washington, D.C May 1996 to August 2004.

Facilitated the operations of an upscale 225 seat establishment. Annual sales that exceeded $3.5 Million.

Team Building Excellence Award 1997.

Excellent knowledge of corporate policies and procedures. Developed alliances with local organizations,

Juveniles Diabetes Foundations, Washington Wizards, Washington Redskins. Assistant Manager, Morton’s of Chicago, Washington, D.C August 1989 to May 1996

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Self motivated, task oriented, organized.

Accustomed to challenging work environments and time constraints. Ability to analyze adverse issues and resolve problems. Excellent interpersonal skills; quick to establish and mend relationships. Proficient communication skills; decisive.

EDUCATION

Illinois Technical College, Chicago, Illinois

Associates Degree Electrical/Mechanical Software Applications, May 1986 Court of Masters Sommeliers of America, October 2015 Serve Safe Certification