Dennis Berdecia - Florida

Bartender

Florida

Food, Bev, Tobacco

I am seeking an exciting new career which would best utilize my skill level. My career focus is based solely upon customer service and product presentation. My experience with Wine, Spirits, Beer and Food pairings, as well as insight into trends and market shifts, could potentially prove to be an asset for the company. On the surface, I do not possess a formal Sales Representative background. What I do offer is 25 years experience in an industry which relies heavily upon new product presentation, promotion and strong inside sales abilities. The motivation and focus that I would bring into this new playing field, after years on the "front lines", as Bartender and Manager, would be the most rewarding undertaking of my career. I seek a company that would invest its time and resources in helping to achieve those goals

Dennis P. Berdecia
1630 SW 84th Avenue
Davie, Fl 33324
954-236-6968
678-517-0418 (Mobile)
Email: dennisberd@yahoo.com

Objective:
To obtain a career position with responsibilities that would best utilize
the skill developed in the Hospitality - Service industry.

Experience:

Family Dollar Stores 8570 Tara Blvd. Jonesboro, Ga. 30236 (10/2008 to
04/2009)
Assistant Manager
Responsibilities are to assist the Store Manager in the overall efficient
and profitable operation of the store. Build Sales, Promote Customer
Service, Protect Company Assets and Physical Inventory. Cash Management and
Bank Deposit, Ordering, Receiving and Processing Freight. Merchandising,
Schematics, Plan-o-grams and Recovery. At the direction of the Store
Manager, supervise store staff. At the direction of the Store Manager,
mentor and train store staff.

Saju Bistro 120 W.44th Street New York, NY 10036 (2007- 2008)
Bartender / Assistant to Operations Director
Coordination of bar/service area. Inventory, stocking and maintain par of
beverages, wines, beer, alcohol and all bar supplies. Assist operations
director with ordering of all essential inventory and prepared orders. Cash
management and all monies, opening and closing of all dining room / bar
checks and payouts including the ability to reconcile all transactions at
the end of the business day. Provided customer service for the bar and
dining room. Responsible for training of all new bar staff. Proficient with
R Power POS system.

Coogans Restaurant 4015 Broadway New York, NY 10032 (2007)
Bartender
Maintained, stocked and prepared bar area for busy high volume restaurant /
bar. Provided cocktail service for bar and service bar area. Duties also
included cash register, all monies, payouts, opening and closing of all bar
and dining room checks.

Hastings House Restaurant 555 Warburton Avenue Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706
(2001 2007)
Lead Bartender / Manager on Duty
Organization and preparation of bar area. Duties included inventory and
preparing orders for management. Cash management included reconciliation of
cash register, all monies, payouts, bar and dining room checks. Responsible
for the opening and secure closing of restaurant.. Multitasked as bartender
and manager on duty by providing front of house presence. New staff
training and coordinated musical entertainment.

Luke's Bar and Grill 1394 Third Avenue New York, NY 10021 (1997 - 2001)
Bartender
Stocking and preparation of bar area. Provided cocktail and food service at
the bar as well as cocktail service for high volume dining room.
Responsible for all bar and dining room checks.

Sgarlatos Cafe Pier 17, South Street Seaport New York, NY 10005 (1994 1997)

Bartender

Columbus Restaurant 201 Columbus Avenue New York, NY 10023 (1990 1994)
Bartender



Education:
High School of Art & Design New York, NY
Art & Academic Diploma
Bernard M. Baruch College New York, NY
Liberal Arts Courses
Center for the Media Arts New York, NY
Certificate in Television Production
American Bartenders School New York, NY
Certificate of Mixology


Certification:
Responsible Serving Certificate - Expiration Date: 01-15-2011
Advanced Wine Knowledge Certificate - Expiration Date: 02-18-2011
Food Safety Certificate - Expiration Date: 03-13-2011


Personal References:
Arthur Brooks - Store Manager (Family Dollar Stores) 803-422-4664
Mike Harder - District Manager (Family Dollar Stores) 404-543-3946
Jean Marc Gagnioud - Director of Operations (Saju Bistro) 646-729-5527
Charlie Hoffman - GM (Hastings House Restaurant) 914-357-1771
Luigi Miletello- General Manager (Lukes Bar and Grill) 212-249-7070
Len Papillo - Engineering Supervisor; Airline Industry 352-243-1660
Ben McGlinn -Limousine Industiy 212-628-1638