Robert Ascencio Email & Phone Number

Manhattan Beach, Ca, Us

United States

El Segundo, California

Promote guest satisfaction for steady repeat businessCoach / Schedule staff to maximum levels of performanceMonitor BOH for consistent sanitation, food quality and presentationPurchase for bar / Control inventory with attention to budget guidelinesSocial media marketing on FB and InstagramScreened, interviewed, trained dinning and cocktail servers, bartenders, and server assistants

Playa Vista

Superior ability to assemble talented teams and devise effective recruiting strategies, coupled with a strong negotiation and problem-solving skillsAssisted General Manager with the planning and executing of achieving monthly labor and food cost goals. Accomplished this through efficient scheduling and minimal food waste.Responsible for customer satisfaction. Resolved hospitality issues as they occurred.Monitored and evaluated employee work performance and followed up on areas needing improvement.Supervised staffing levels to ensure that guest service and financial objectives are met.Persuasive, solution-oriented communicator with highly effective motivational skills.Thorough understanding of the importance of accurate, detailed reports and plans, with a strong working knowledge of business analysis techniques.

Oversee employee work in front and back of house to ensure compliance with company policies, regulations and food safety guidelines. Reconciled daily receipts and posted data to spreadsheets, tracking discrepancies and ensuring accuracy in every detail. Perform facility walk-throughs to asses cleanliness and preparedness at beginning and end of shifts. Complete restaurant opening and closing procedures and manage deposits. Produce monthly reports detailing sales trends and forecasts. Consistently exceed daily, weekly and monthly sales targets while maintaining costs and keeping employee turnover low. Assist with payroll and employee scheduling Regularly updated computer systems with new pricing and daily food specials Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency

Redondo Beach, California

Exhibit thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, weekly scheduling, bar inventory, service techniques, and guest interactions. Ensure maintenance of proper cleanliness in all areas of bar and front of house. Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.

Hollywood, Ca

Self-directed professional with thirteen years experience in promotion and events coordination. Effectively managed priority assignments and special projects as a team leader and with full autonomy. Clear communicator with strong organizational, time-management, creative problem resolution skills Produced, coordinated, and executed upscale events/parties for high profile clientele, such as musicians, athletes, producers and agencies. Coordinated weekly events with various nightclubs for regular “Club- goers” to generate an average of $20,000 in gross bar sales and cover sales per night. Provided premium concierge service to personal clientele with exclusive access to restaurants, lounges, bars and nightclubs in Hollywood Bilingual entertainment socialite who’s focus is social media marketing, promotional development, and artist development. Working to better assist independent artists and entrepreneurs by developing strategic marking campaigns, branding, product launch preparations, and social media profile using Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Conducted customer satisfaction and buyer preference surveys in various field vendor locations throughout southern California. Performed wet sampling to introduce new Pepsi products, such as Mirinda, to the latino community. Coordinated special events with Pepsi products among the Latino market –base.