Robert Kotti Email & Phone Number

Sarasota, Florida New College

Lead evening cook. Daily food preparation and Service. Took a step back in position to allow more time off.

Manage food service for students, staff, and faculty — approx. 500 served daily. Direct logistics associated with catering special events with up to 2,000 in attendance. Oversee menu planning and identify meals that fit into each events proposed budget and expected attendance. Managed event logistics for Itzhack Perlman, a famous violinist. **Job role and employment date breakdown includes: Event Chef/2012 –2014 F&B Manager/2009 – 2012 and 2014-2016

Led complete food and beverage activities for this retirement facility, including servers, kitchen, food prep, and additional staff as needed to handle daily Resident dining and food services for on-site events and activities. Administrated the operational budget, which included sourcing and securing new vendors and managing existing relationships with suppliers. Customized menu options for food allergies, special requests and other food restrictions. **Worked at Alderman Oaks on two separate occasions: 2014 - 2015 and 2016 - current (presently serving on-call)

United States

Managed F&B for 2 Senior Living communities, which consisted of a combined 300 residents. Oversaw front- and back-house operations. Monitored and controlled labor and food costs, while supporting core financial tasks, such as A/P, cost estimating, and payroll. Negotiated vendor pricing and led procurement/purchasing. Boosted safety and sanitation standards at both communities in just 5 months to pass State survey inspections.

Directed 50 F&B staff overseeing the scheduling, set up, and management of staff supporting daily F&B operations and special events within multiple dining areas. Audited and monitored a $20M P&L, which included budget planning and financial forecasting for business meetings and events. Maintained a 90% resident and team member satisfaction rate in addition to an employee turnover rate of less than 10%. Over 500 resident members.**Received Award for Outstanding Achievement, Professionalism and Leadership**Worked at Aston on two separate occasions: 2003 - 2005 and 2006 - 2007

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Overseeing complete food and beverage operation with three separate buildings with full service kitchens. Managing three executive chefs and over 100 associates.

Venice- Englewood Florida

owner operator of a full service sit down upscale restaurant along with three banquet areas with a robust banquet schedule and off-site catering.