Daniel Dermody Email & Phone Number

Strathmere, New Jersey, United States

During my tenure as an Accounting Administrator at The Deauville Inn, my primary responsibilities included: - Financial Management: Calculated and distributed daily server tip-outs, ensuring accurate distribution of funds to bussers, food-runners, bartenders, and barbacks based on a thorough analysis of service contributions. - Cash Handling: Managed the collection of approximately $10,000 daily from servers and bartenders, preparing deposit slips to be brought to the bank. - Cash Reserve Management: Replenished 22 cash bags each day filled with $500 in precisely arranged denominations, to support the operational requirements of the bartending staff and ensure smooth cash transactions. - Process Improvement: Identified and resolved a critical error in the Microsoft Excel tip-out sheet, saving the restaurant an estimated $200 weekly by preventing overpayments to servers. This role taught me the importance of attention to detail, analytical skills, and helped me develop a strong aptitude for financial processes.

Strathmere, New Jersey, United States

In my role as a line cook at a fast-paced restaurant, I demonstrated strong leadership and operational efficiency by coordinating kitchen activities and managing staff. My roles included:- Expeditor Leadership: Managed a team of five line cooks, overseeing the rapid and precise preparation of up to 200 dishes per hour.- Menu Mastery and Productivity Enhancement: Acquired comprehensive knowledge of 32 menu items, which boosted kitchen productivity by 50%.- Staff Training and Development: Educated three new cooks in recipes, food safety standards, and the use of kitchen equipment, enhancing overall team competency and efficiency.- Event Catering: Regularly orchestrated catering for events ranging from intimate gatherings of 50 to large-scale functions of up to 300 guests, ensuring high-quality service and guest satisfaction.This experience honed my abilities in time management, precision under pressure, and team coordination, essential skills for thriving in any role.

Strathmere, New Jersey, United States

•Aided chefs to make sure each tables got the correct order in the least amount of time possible. •Helped expedite to make operations run smoother during a busy night.• Collaborated with the waiting staff to ensure each customer was satisfied with their meals.• Ensured that every plate that left the kitchen matched the standards of the establishment they represented.