Pedro A. Vargas
Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: 407-***-****
E-mail: *********@*******.***
Objectives
To obtain a position in your company to share the knowledge and experience acquired in the hospitality industry.
Profile
• Extensive background in customer-oriented service operations and business development, including inventory, maintenance, and cost control.
• Excellent communication skills; maintain positive relations with staff and customers in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
• Proven ability to handle currency and financial transactions accurately; resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, e-mail, and the specialized systems MICROS.
Education
Criminal Justice (1985-1988)
Two years as New York Police Cadet and Police Science
Experience
Banquet & Restaurant Captain (2006 – Present)
Sheraton Suites (7550 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822)
• Responsible for preparing and organizing all banquet functions.
Assistant Executive Steward (2007- Present)
Rosen Centre Hotel (9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819)
• Responsible for up to 30 employees including 15 sub contracted and two supervisor.
• Monitor payroll reports for payroll control information.
• Responsible for inventory and maintenance of equipment for the kitchen and banquet functions.
• Responsible for operations of three restaurants, one bar, and 175 feet of ballroom space.
Executive Steward (2004-2006)
Omni Hotels & Resorts (1500 Masters Blvd Champions Gate, Florida 33896)
• Prepare weekly schedule and payroll control for associates and supervisors
• Responsible for inventory and maintenance of equipment for the kitchen and banquet functions.
• Keep monthly inventory of china, silverware and glassware
• Responsible to provide equipment for restaurants and ballrooms.
• Budget, forecast and ordering all banquet functions.
• Operate three restaurants, 206 sq. feet of banquets space and 26 meeting rooms.
Food and Beverage Manager (2002-2004)
Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort (6000 Rio Mar Boulevard, Rio Grande, P.R. 00745)
• Manage the all day menu restaurant and outdoor banquet functions.
• Prepare schedule, budget and forecast for restaurants and banquets
• Prepare weekly schedule and payroll control for 56 associates, 6 leads and 5 supervisors.
• Coordinate inventory and maintenance of equipment for main and banquets kitchen.
• Responsible to supply equipment and oversee the operation of six restaurants, 2 bars, and 145 feet of ballroom space.
• Responsible for properly train new associates.
• Prepare budget, forecast and ordering equipment for banquet functions and restaurants
Executive Steward (1996-2003)
Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort (6000 Rio Mar Boulevard, Rio Grande, P.R. 00745)
• Prepare weekly schedule and payroll control for 85 associates and 7 supervisors
• Responsible for inventory and maintenance of equipment for the kitchen and banquet functions.
• Keep monthly inventory of china, silverware and glassware
• Responsible to provide equipment for five restaurants and two ballrooms.
• Budget, forecast and ordering all banquet functions.
• Operate seven restaurants, five bars and banquets space for up to 5200 guests capacity.
Seminars Completed
• Developing management skills ● Walk the talk
• How to be a better manager ● Team Player
• Progressive discipline ● Serve safe (Proper handling of food)
• Sexual Harassment ● Foundations of leadership
• Train the trainer, First aid & CPR ● Spirit of Hospitality I and II
• Policies and procedures ● Ecolab cleaning chemicals
Personal References
Available upon request