Matthew Lostracco 11/28 /2008
Charles
Dear Hiring Manager ,
My family and I recently moved to this area from
I am looking for work in the food and beverage industry. I have more than twenty five years of experience in the hospitality field, the last fifteen years in restaurant and bar management. More importantly, I am honest, a hard worker and a person on whom you can count on. I have a substantial list of personal references and letters of recommendation
Although I have extensive management and entrepreneurial experience in full service hospitality, I am willing to consider any opportunity or position that will allow me to prove my capabilities and offers the opportunity to move up to a more responsible position.
My resume is attached on the following pages. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet you or interview with your staff. Thank you for your consideration.
Matthew Lostracco
mattlostracco@yahoo.com
(304) 596-0175
RECENT EXPERIENCE
AUNT CHILADAS HIDEAWAY*
Beverage Manager
Responsible for all aspects of the bar and staff
1991 – 2008
-Co-produced the world largest Cinco de Mayo party benefiting the Arthritis
Foundation, successfully growing its annual attendance from than 2,000 to 10,000
-Implemented cost effective scheduling of bar staff, reducing labor costs by 14%
-Developed training manuals effectively resulting in better costumer service
-Achieved higher sales, growing profits by 17% while lower beverage costs by 4%
-Successfully updated the ordering, receiving models insuring a more accurate
monthly inventory and pouring cost
MARCELLINO RISTORANTE**
Bar Manager / Bartender
Responsible for all aspects of the bar
2004 – 2006
-Provided professional friendly service to all guests
-Controlled inventory and provided cost analyses
-Performed staff check outs and closing duties
-Programmed and managed Aloha POS system
-Ordered and received liquor and fine wine
-Created cocktail and wine menus
ABC BARTENDING SCHOOLS
Senior Instructor
Responsible for student training and placement
2001- 2004
-Instructed students on how to prepare popular/classic cocktails
while informing them of standard bar/restaurant practices
-Determined the students final abilities and assisted
them with job placement
Liquor Laws Instructor
Educating group classes on regional alcohol laws
2002 – 2004
-Liquor license owners and managers responsibilities
-Bartenders, servers and banquet staff expectations
-On and off premise beverage laws
TERRITORIAL BAR AND GRILL
Co-Owner / Operating Manager
Responsible for concept, start-up and daily operations
1999 – 2001
-Established and controlled food and beverage; purchasing, receiving,
costs and price point
-Developed staff manuals, staff procedures, menus, and POS system.
-Established and maintained exceptional guest and staff relations
-Created effective advertising and marketing promotions
-Produced successful promotions, banquets and special events
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
POINTE HILTON RESORTS***
Bartender / Banquet Bartender
AVANTI OF
Head of Bar Staff
BOBBY Mc GEE’S
Bartender
*Remained a part time manager/bartender while working other establishments
**Marcellino Ristorante and Avanti are currently rated as Four Star restaurants
***The Pointe Hilton Resort was formerly rated as Five Star/Five diamond
EDUCATION
Course Studies
-Restaurant and Hospitality Management
-General Studies
-Fine Arts
TOM MILLS
Managing Director / Rustler Rooste
tom@rustlersrooste.com
(602) 793-4242
KEN NAGEL
Owner / Aunt Chiladas Hideaway
catering@auntchiladas.com
(602) 697-6797
JEFF DINEEN
Franchise Director / Blimpie (Kahala Corp.)
jcdineen@kahalacorp.com
(602) 396-4925
PATRICK O’MALLEY
Owner / Espresso Italia –
patrick@espressoitlia-usa.com
(480) 731-3236
LOCAL REFERENCES
__________________________
KELLEY AND MARK RENSHAW
markandkelr@hotmail.com
(703) 795-5755
TERRY MOFFAT
tmoffat@earthlink.net
(540) 364-4499
mattlostracco@yahoo.com (304) 596-0175 / 323 E FIRST AVENUE CHARLES TOWN WV 25414
