Jordan Franco
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the hospitality and food industry by using my twenty years of experience in culinary execution, front of the house supervision and love of both food and wine. I am diverse, dedicated and work well in the high-paced, ever changing environment of our industry. EXPERIENCE
Acrobat outsourcing 2013 to present
Bartender/Lead Server Hollywood, CA
● Featured at Big Canyon Country club. NB. California Club LA. W Hotel Hollywood.
● Rose bowl Pasadena.
● The Grove of Anaheim
BBQ 220 2010 to 2015
General Manager Newport Beach, CA
● Hired, scheduled, and trained staffing
● Cash handling and accounting responsibilities
● Marketed a frequent customer data base
Hurricanes Bar & Grill 2005-2010
Bartender/Assistant Manager Huntington beach,CA
● Opening and closing “Manager on Duty” responsibilities
● Cash handling and accounting responsibilities
● Invented House Specialty Drink, “Hurricane Twister” which contributed to increased bar sales
● Expanded knowledge of POS ( Micros, Aloha, Microsoft Word and Excel) systems as well as back office functions
● Helped lower food and liquor costs through portioning, inventory, waste accountability and smart purchasing
● Increased alcohol sales by offering a great product at a fair price and at a low cost 1 Page
Vie de France 2005 to 2007
Manager Long Beach, CA
● Hired, scheduled, and supervised server and kitchen staff
● Developed and marketed a frequent customer data base through e-mail requests, location comment cards and frequent guest recognitions
● Increased monthly and quarterly sales by elevating levels of guest satisfaction, hiring and training the best people as well maintaining levels of consistency in both food and service Tony Roma’s June 1998 to 2005
Bar Manager/Assistant Manager Tustin, CA
● Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised all service and bar staff members
● Assisted in the day-to-day operations of restaurant
● Responsible for cash handling and accounting transactions The Vault 350 May 2004 to Present
Bartender Long Beach, CA
● Original opening lead bartender
● Certified A.B.C. trained Bartender the restaurant
● Created an atmosphere that encouraged repeat guests Brio Tuscany Grille 1996 to 1998
Server Corona Del Mar, CA
● Co-developed and marketed, “Chef’s Choice Night’, a multi-course tasting menu designed to experience the essence of Northern Italian cuisine
● Instrumental in return guest requests for service
● Contributed to high sales and number of tables serviced on a nightly basis EDUCATION
Bartenders School 1996
Graduate; Mixologist Newport Beach, CA
Sports Hotel Lourmesor 1993
Graduate; Assistant Sous Chef, under Five Star Chef John Paul Emu Zurs, Austria 2 Page
Estancia High School 1987
Graduate; College Preparatory Costa Mesa, CA
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Toastmaster 1996 to Present
Public Speaking & Communications Skills Orange County, CA 3 Page