June 2000 - Present

Media & Beyond, N.Y., N.Y.
Chef/Café Manager

• After consulting for 1 month, took over managerial responsibilities
• Planned and carried out all menu changes on a daily basis
• Despite restriction of only microwave as a heat source, sales tripled within 30 days

August 1997- March 2000

Signatures Network (formerly Sony Signatures), N.Y., N.Y.
Show Merchandise Manager-'Grease', 'Peter Pan' and 'Chicago-the Musical'

• Reconciled sales daily
• Supervised sales staff, schedules and payroll
• Ordered and received merchandise weekly
• Managed relations with the public, theater management and production company
• Re-wrote training manual for computerized daily sale reporting
• Trained show manager for road company of 'Chicago-the Musical'

September 1997-October 1997

Chelsea Feast, West 23rd St., N.Y., N.Y.
Consultant

• Advised owner on all aspects of both front and back of house systems
• Devised cash control systems for both restaurant and retail operations
• Introduced computerized food cost control methods
• Designed computerized spreadsheets for tracking daily sales
• Interviewed and screened personnel for all positions
• Recommended and supervised implementation of menu items

July 1996-July 1997

Seamen's Church Institute, Water St., N.Y., N.Y.
Chef/Kitchen Manager

• Tripled daily sales and halved food costs within 30 days of taking over
• Improved menu diversity and standards of food quality for both clients and staff of institute
• Managed all catering responsibilities for every aspect of Seafarer's Club, Management Meetings and Conferences

December 1995-June 1996

Ciel Rouge, Seventh Ave. N.Y., N.Y.
Chef/Owner of Food Concession

• Created and developed international menu
• Handled all responsibilities for this one-man operation (35 seats)
• Catered all private functions from cold buffets to dinner for 40

October 1995

Soso Purple Parrot Package Goods Store, Soso, Mississippi
Consultant

• Supervised computerization of inventory control system
• Trained staff in all phases of operation and reporting
• Assisted original program designer in Beta testing of Liquor-Trak system

June 1995-September 1995

Johnnie's Fish Grill-Take Out Department, World Financial Center
Manager

• Scheduled and supervised front of house staff
• Worked with Chef to revise take out specials on a monthly basis
• Reconciled cash reports daily

May 1994-June 1995

Purple Parrot 1 and 2, San Pedro, Belize, Central America
Controller

• Streamlined and computerized inventory control systems for 2 high volume bar operations
• Reconciled and generated profit and loss reports weekly
• Developed statement and proposal, which led to successful sale of business

August 1993-February 1994

Lagoon, San Pedro, Belize, Central America
Chef and Kitchen Manager

• Designed and supervised construction of kitchen
• Created and modified menu of International Cuisine for 60-seat restaurant
• Trained all back of house staff in baking, prep and line requirements
• Original menu still remained through June 1995

January 1993-August 1993

Minter's, World Financial Center
Prep and Line Cook, Receiving

• Prepared all ingredients for menu.
• Worked cold station for lunch service
• Received and examined all deliveries

November 1992-December 1992

Macy's, 34th Street
Cook (Seasonal Help)

• Prepared dishes, in all phases, for gourmet take-out counter and catering for "Market Place"
• Checked in & stored goods as received
• Became seafood specialist, along with other duties

March 1992-August 1992

Boathouse Cafe, Central Park
Steward (Seasonal Help)

• Priced and ordered all material used in banquet, restaurant and fast-food operations
• Sought out and researched vendors for best pricing and unusual items
• Checked in all shipments for quality, freshness and charges for all products
• Compiled weekly inventories for P&L purposes with daily modifications for ordering
• Established and adjusted par values according to menu changes
• Recommended selections for both food and wine specials

August 1991-November 1991

Chelsea Tiger (now Bendix Diner)
Prep and Dessert Cook

• Prepared all stations with forms of vegetables, meats and farinaceous dishes
• Baked quiches, pies and cakes and made desserts
• Alerted buyer as to stock positions for ordering
• Recommended dishes for menu and specials

Prior Experience

• Managed Tower Records International Mail-Order Dept. (1988-1991)
• Worked all aspects of Record Retail in New York, London and Bristol, England for the Tower and Virgin record store chains. (1974-1991)
• Managed nightclub in Bristol, England. (1976-1977)
• Stock exchange reconciliation for brokerage houses. (1968-1974)
• AT&T circuit installation and testing. (1967-1968)
• Jersey City State College 3 Years
• Henry Snyder High School 4 Years