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1. Wesley Epstein
2 Sutton Dr. Apt #T11, Matawan NJ 07747
201.406.6145 | waepstei@gmail.com
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
Seeking Opportunity in
Hospitality Management
Core Competencies
Facility Management • Scheduling • Purchasing • Sales & Estimating • Vendor Relationship Management
Product Presentation • Sales Forecasting • Information Systems • Production & Inventory Management
Operating Expense Reductions • Margin Improvements • Staff Training, Development & Performance
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
General Manager
Front of House Manager
Opening Service Manager
Events Coordinator
9/11 Memorial Museum Cafe - Union Square Events – NY,
NY
Bahama Breeze Island Grille – Woodbridge, NJ
Bahama Breeze Island Grille – Lake Grove, NY
Triangle Entertainment – Aventura, FL
2015 - Present
2014 - 2015
2012 - 2014
2011 - 2012
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE
oBroad and diversified career in the restaurant, quick service, catering and hospitality industries, which spans a wide
variety of food service and entities. Excelling as company ambassador and representative for all external food and
venue operators.
oManaged associates and implemented a thorough knowledge of standards and specifications. Building a culture of
enlightened hospitality while focusing on close attention to detail; creating opportunities throughout my career has
allowed my venues to receive exemplary recognition from their respective parent companies, i.e. Darden
Restaurants, Union Square Hospitality Group.
o Established, analyzed, reported, and acted upon operational metrics spanning sales, customer service, food cost,
quality assurance, controllable profit, food quality, labor expense, budgeting needs, P&L reports, employee attrition
and employee skill levels. Consistently met or exceeded all corporate goals related to the aforementioned, resulting
in record opening sales and profitability for each location and venue.
o Handled recruitment and selection of new associates, following through on training and developing staff by
coaching, motivating, providing feedback and pronouncing clear expectations. Oversaw that proper training
standards and Department of Health certifications were in place and consistent.
o Negotiated and managed all in house promotions for both the front and back of house areas. Captured control over
both food and liquor costs, while exceeding targeted and budgeted sales in each year of operation.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, 2010 Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
Food Safety Manager Certificate – NJ 2013
NYC Department of Health Certification – NY 2016
T-Recs (Total Reconciliation Solution) Software (Purchasing, Estimating, & Scheduling Management), POSitouch Systems, MS
Office, MS Access