Danne delano 500 McGill Place Atlanta, ga 30312

community interaction to drive sales, and financial controls with a progressive company

that adheres to high standards in food quality and service.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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  Over 10 years experience in fine dining operations with annual sales of $6.3M and a staff of 100
  
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  Developed a catering program for the Merchandise Mart convention which increased sales $30K over a 4-5 day period
  
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  Involved in a record day sales of $80,000+ on Mother’s Day and a weekly sales record of $218,000
  
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  Has experience in new product development / rollout having worked in the corporate test store
  
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  Average check for lunch $15 and dinner $60 – 230 seats including sushi / oyster areas and bar
  
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  Cross trained in both FOH and BOH operations – maintains food cost of 31%, labor of 16%, and bar cost of 24.5% all within budget guidelines
  
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  Helped in a concept transition from casual to fine dining – hired all new staff, created new checklists for staff and managers as well as a new training and operations guide with all new service standards
  
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  Consistent health inspection of 94+ - created a sanitation team that became ServSafe certified that worked with all employees to maintain food handling proper procedures / shelf life awareness
  
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  Partnered with the ACVB, GWCC, and various hotels downtown to create programs to drive guest counts during major events and conventions
  
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  Has taken various courses ( Service that Sells, Certified Wine Specialist classes ) that have enhanced FOH skills and knowledge
  
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  ServSafe certification till 2018
  

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