Michael Duda Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Gold Coast Beverage Small Format

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Coordinate full truck (FTL), LTL, Container (Drayage) and Rail/shipments nationwide. • Negotiated rates with both shippers and carriers.• Evaluate the transportation market in regards to supply and demand.• Qualify potential prospects.• Customer Acquisition.• Managing accounting process.• Exceeded customer’s expectations and handle their transportation requirements from the moment of pick up until delivery 24/7/365.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Responsible for the hiring and training of the pool staff and Baristas (up to 15 people)• Assign staff to designated sections based on hotel occupancy to meet business needs and ensure quality service. • Create and maintain food and drink menus• Follow up on leads for Food & Beverage parties up to 50 people• Partner with Sales and Catering departments on execution of cabana parties and private lunches and dinners• Work with outside vendors for promotions and incentives for the pool staff• Participated in ‘Proudly Serve’ Starbucks install, trained staff and managed Barista with products available daily• Utilize MarketBasket for requesting purchase orders for Park 66 and pool bar supplies• Report all maintenance needs through hotSOS and follow up directly with Engineering department• Create schedules for service staff for all hotel outlets; manage payroll and hours through ADP• Main POC for all Micros menu entries and revisions for all outlets • Assist with property beverage and liquor inventory• Maintain F&B office data such as the daily requisitions, tip sheets and log book that include, but not limited to, liquor sales, food sales and outlet revenues• Coordinate with Head Chef on inventory reports of items sold from each outlet, producing reports from Net Viewpoint and Avero Slingshot• Lead pre-shift meetings twice daily to review upcoming events, occupancy specials and important topics such as safety and food handling instructions. • Host monthly team meetings for pool bar staff• Serve as one of the property’s main certified Safety Program Representatives

Fort Lauderdale, Fl

• Participated in monthly liquor- inventory reports and weekly liquor/beer orders• Generated sales reports and handled cash deposits and secured restaurant grounds• Managed a Server staff of up to 7 servers at any time• Mixed drinks according to menu standards and recipes• Maintained knowledge of up to 150 tequilas including origin, flavor and complimentary ingredients• Delivered food items in a timely and exemplary fashion• Participated in annual Responsible Vendor certifications/trainings

Plantation, Fl

• Recipient of several suggestive sales contests including cash prizes and weekend getaways • Developed large clientele of local business and promoted Quarterdeck Loyalty cards• Delivered excellent customer service through mixing and serving beverages in a timely manner• Memorized menu of seafood, sandwiches, salads and burgers• Stocked bar coolers according to daily needs and maintained daily inventory of garnishes • Updated customers on daily specials for both food and beverages• Participated in Responsible Vendor certifications/trainings