Michael Samawi Resume - Hospitality Management November 2015
Julio Salazar 2016 updated
1. Julio Salazar
1342 NW 126th
Way. Sunrise, FL. 33323
(954)707-1030 – salazarjulius@hotmail.com
Objective To obtain a Manager position in a high volume, upscale environment in which with
my experience in the service and culinary field will be able to grow within the
company.
Experience Assistant Manager
Kona Grill, 11401 NW 12th
St. #R104 Miami, FL 33172
August 2015 – Current
Involved in the opening of a new restaurant in south Florida in a high
demanding and competitive location.
Manage host and service assistant schedules and training.
Manage public relationships within the area, by visiting local businesses and
promote our business working with Dolphin Mall public relationship office.
Manage smallwares inventory and ordering.
Assist General Manager and Executive Chef on daily basis operations by
assuring all company standards, line checks, service and high food quality
are being met.
Assist Assistant General Manager with bar operations and procedures in
order assure all cocktails and drinks are being made on a high quality
standard, teach new bartenders with guest interaction, and service in order
to build up a new local clientele.
General Manager/Assistant GeneralManager/Bar Manager
Brimstone WFG Holdings, Multiple Locations.
August 2008 – July 2015
General Manager of Pinon Southwest Grill in Boca Raton, FL with a sales
volumeof $3.2 million in one of the most competitivemarkets in Florida.
Assistant General Manager of Brimstone Woodfire Grill Pembroke Pines, FL
with a $6.5 million annual sales volume. Started as Sushi/Pantry hourly and
promoted to manager in 14 months.
Grew sales at Pinon by 1.5% in a six month period in the highly competitive
Boca Raton, FL market.
Reduced controllable expenses by 35% compared with previous year by
identifying duplicate disposable items, consolidating vendors and
eliminating no return marketing.
Developed a plan to reduce BOH labor in which we were able to save close
to $22,000 annually compared with previous year.
2. 2 Julio Salazar
Street Address, City, ST ZIP Code – Telephone – Email
Improved guest service by revising training program and heightened floor
presence.
Improved secret shopper visits from 79% to 98% score in less than 4 months.
Responsible for weekly profitability conference call with Director of
Operations and ownership group.
Worked hand to hand with the Executive Chef to create new seasonal menus
and daily features.
Managed new construction program for outside bar and the addition of new
patio.
Trained and certified staff on Serve Safe.
Education Associated in science at Le Cordon Bleu, Miramar, FL October 2008
ESOL program at Widow Rogers, Ft. Lauderdale, FL June 2002
High School Diploma, El Salvador C.A November 2001
Communication Great communication skills as well as bilingual, I believe that communication is the
main key of success, always keep a high level of communication between my
coworkers and managentment team.
Leadership I always try to lead my coworkers in the right pat, I’ don’t consider myself a boss, I
consider myself a leader, I guide and show my coworkers how to complete their tasks
in order to success in their areas of responsibility.
References Kona Grill Miami
Bill Gibson, General Manager (954)682-5194
Parvis Moghimi, Area Director (623)414-5013
Brimstone Woodfire Grill Holdings
Thadeus Karwowski, General Manger (954)270-2976
Andy Fox, Area Director (954)482-1282