Brian Martinez Email & Phone Number

New Jersey, United States

Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Jersey City New Jersey

Jersey City, New Jersey

90 The Promenade Edgewater Nj

Manage a kitchen team of eleven, in a 140+ seat restaurant. Averaging 100 covers per night Mon-Thurs & 250+ covers per night Fri-Sun.Proper purchasing and receiving of all seafood and meats available on menu, develop and create menu specials. Constant training and development of Line cooks, servers and runners, on food and product knowledge along side tastings to push sales.Work Closely with FOH to develop food and wine pairings to enhance guest satisfaction and create the ultimate food and beverage experience. Oversee proper prep techniques to ensure precision cuts of meats to maximize produce utilization, and lower food waste. Manage and expedite to kitchen and servers to a total of a team of 30 ppl in the absence of Executive chef \ Operations Manager. Responsible for proper opening and closing of Fleming’s kitchen, according to restaurant standards, procedures and policies.

124 Main St. Fortlee Nj

Managed and trained a FOH team of 11 associates comprised of 3 bartenders, 5 servers, 2 bussers, and 1 runner. Managed the main dining room that seats 50 for lunch and dinner, successfully turning the dining room twice during both meal periods, while periodically overseeing the private party room that seats 80. Contributed and trained associates on daily specials, along with specialty cocktails to be increase sales in the main dining room. Furthered in the art of mixology, beers, wines and spirits to further enhance the dining experience for patrons through wine paring menus. Managed overtime, scheduling and payroll for FOH team.