Evan Zilko Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

East Aurora, New York

I am honored to be working at one of the most unique and historic restaurants and inns in New York. Great food and exciting events every day of the week. Please come and visit me and the excellent crew at The Roycroft Inn. Tell 'em "Evan sent ya"

31 N. Johnson Park, Buffalo, Ny 14021

Lewiston, Ny

Directly responsible for all service areas of the Clubhouse at the prestigious Niagara Falls Country Club, home of the Porter Cup. Delivered outstanding member value by providing exceptional dining and member experiences:• Interacted daily with members, making them feel comfortable, welcome and special.• Scheduled and supervised all service staff. Implemented training and orientation procedures for new employees.• Worked closely with the General Manager, Executive Chef, Banquet Manager and Golf Professional coordinating social and entertainment events as well as golf tournaments.• Responsible for maintaining inventories; including liquor and beverage products, china, glassware and locker room supplies. Performed monthly beverage and liquor inventories.• Produced new menus and fliers for events and inputted items, menus and price changes into Jonas system.

Managed successful, high-end, 50-year-old seafood and steak house in historic Roslyn, Long Island. Planned and strategized with the owners to expedite all aspects of business:• Ensured a superb dining experience to more than 400 customers a day. • Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised a staff of 30 waiters, hosts and cashiers.• Oversaw daily business operations, including responsibility for all money and charges.• Maintained computer systems, refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and kitchen equipment, trouble-shooting and solving problems in high-pressure situations.• As Catering Manager, met with potential customers to book parties and events; planned menus, ran events, handled billing / payment.

Co-creator of an innovative café and play space for parents and their children.• Designed and constructed the café; managed contractors, permits, legalities, food and beverage requirements.• Developed and promoted programs and events for children and caregivers.• Designed and produced print and electric marketing materials. These included advertisements, promotions, weekly calendars, e-newsletters, fliers, postcards, giveaways and signage.• Created, developed, and maintained company website (www.willybees.com).

Created and managed a successful, highly publicized jazz club in New York City. Responsible for daily operations, including bartending and serving clientele and supervising staff. Reconciled nightly cash and receipts; performed troubleshooting and inventory management; oversaw vendor relations and budgets; ensured all equipment functioned properly.• Successfully met increasing monthly sales goals resulting from customer relations, marketing, advertising and promotional efforts.• Managed staff. Interviewed, selected, trained, scheduled, and motivated employees. Responsible for payroll, benefits, bookkeeping, and human resources.• Designed and produced marketing and sales materials including print advertisements, promotions, weekly calendars, e-newsletters, fliers, postcards, giveaways and signage.• Created, developed, and maintained website (www.jazzatdetour.com).• Booked nightly entertainment, private parties and planned events for holidays and product promotions (JVC Jazz Festival, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Dewar's Scotch Tastings, Great Guinness Toast, etc.).

Managed CAD Department, running and maintaining NOVELL Network. Advised management on new equipment and upgrade requirements. Created architectural drawings and store design layouts for major retail stores. Worked with contractors and suppliers on construction projects; developed and implemented design and productivity standards.

Bachelor Of Arts, Art History

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