Hired on to optimize operations of the kitchen and facility; overseeing day-to-day operations of the catering commissary focusing on large scale online ordering and Food Truck for private catering. Facilitate ordering and logistical details for all daily deliveries, both local and across the Northeast.

Managed a staff of 40+ for Flagship location as the senior executive liaison for all employees; overseeing day-to-day operations for all aspects of the store including showcase counter, delivery department, order taking, dining room and kitchen departments.Accounting and ComplianceAccounts payable and receivable; prepare invoicing for all house accounts and ensure timely payments to all vendors. Responsible for daily reconciliation of expense ledger and calculating P&L for all menu times.Analyzed and forecast annual sales based on calendar, conditions and pricing changes. Responsible for ongoing upkeep and changes to internal Point of Sale (POS) computer system. Prepared monthly NYS Sales taxes for all branches.• Served as point of contact for Auditors, NYC and NYS appointments and annual Health Department Inspector: Certified in Food Protection from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.• Responsible for building and maintaining specialized daily sales spreadsheet for use by managers for all locations.Human ResourcesResponsible for all personnel changes: interview new candidates, onboard new employees and terminate underperforming ones. Provided support and guidance to other members of leadership across the Mendy’s spectrum.• Managed and maintained HR information system (Viventium).• Prepared and distributed weekly payroll for all employees.Sales and MarketingResponsible for all ordering from (50+) vendors: Sustain consistent ordering which varies by vendor and timing of the week; securing lowest pricing through ongoing competition of comparable vendors. Initiated and prepared seasonal menus for secular and religious holidays.• Negotiated deals and implemented sales initiative launches with Groupon, Seamless Web, Grubhub,9Fold.me, Order2.me and Delivery.com.• Marketing coordinator for online and/or written campaigns and advertising.• Negotiate with new and existing customers for catering parties’ proposals, pricing and private functions.

Conceived and co-founded competitively priced Boutique Kosher caterer. Negotiated pricing and personalized menus for all potential clients; developing and maintaining design concepts. • Equipped to execute cocktail parties or lifecycle events for up to 400 people; assembling superior team of waitstaff and bartenders for numerous events, coordinating logistics, transportation and packing lists for all managed events. • Establish and personalize hand-crafted new dishes of choice.

Construction and Fixtures Department within corporate office.Budget managementSpecialty Shop Design

Specialty Windows Division within corporate office.Process and budget cost expenditures for weekly window set up and changes.

1st job out of college taught me the structure and demands of a professional work environment.Buying office for all stores