KENNETH DURANDETTO
**-*** *** ***** **** Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Phone: 702-***-****
Email: adx00j@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Highly proactive manager with 25 plus years of experience in the restaurant hospitality industry. Looking to use my strong leadership skills and proven track record of assisting restaurants to achieve new levels of profitability and efficiency for your fine dining establishment. SKILLS & ABILITIES
Management Personal
Staff Scheduling Well Presented
Staff Training Enthusiastic
Menu Planning Passionate about food and beverage
Inventory control Exceptional Customer Service
Event Planning Natural Leader
Food and Beverage Purchasing Strong Work Ethic
Health and Food Safety Results Oriented
Quality Control Conflict Resolutions
EXPERIENCE
General Manager
November 2013 to May 2023
Signature Prime Steak – Honolulu, HI
Recipient of many local awards and one of the highly rated fine dining restaurants. We were privileged to host the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe and his delegates in May of 2016.
• Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
• Organized special events in the restaurant including receptions, fundraisers, and corporate buy outs.
• Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
• Recognized and formally acknowledged staff performance.
• Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
• Responsible for all daily operations for both front and back of the house.
• Increased revenue by over 60% upon taking on the position of General Manager.
• Emphasizing premium service and cuisine.
• Strong emphasis on sanitation and organization both in the front and back of the house.
• Preventive and maintenance of all restaurant equipment and operational systems. Maitre’d/Head Waiter
November 2004 to October 2013
Table 34 Restaurant – Las Vegas, NV
As Server, provided efficient, professional table service for dining room patrons. As Maitre’d, I supervised the dining room staff to ensure a consistent memorable dining experience. Captain
August 1998 to September 2004
Pranzo Ristorante at the Raddison Hotel and Suites – Buffalo, NY Nationally acclaimed 4-star restaurant
We were honored to serve President of the United States, Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore and their wives in January of 1999.
As Head Waiter, I was responsible for maintaining the high level of service expected in a 4-star restaurant in the absence of management, also entrusted to post payment, check adjustments and resolve problems as they arise.
Captain
June 1993 to 1998
Justine’s Restaurant at the Buffalo Hilton – Buffalo, NY I provided full table side and French service as well as wine and food pairing recommendations to patrons. EDUCATION
Hotel Restaurant Management, 1994
Erie County Community College – Williamsville, NY
High School Diploma, 1998
Kenmore West Senior High – Kenmore, NY
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