Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Hobbies and Interests
Awards
Community Service
Timeline
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Dan Morosan

Burnaby,Canada

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant / Restaurant Manager

  • Throughout my career in hospitality, I have managed restaurants and bars of between 100 and 300 seats.
  • I have honed my skills in both front-of-house operations and management.
  • As a assistant Manager, I have consistently provided high-quality service, ensuring guest satisfaction through attentive and personalized interaction.
  • In charge of overseeing all phases of dining operations and staff scheduling.
  • Managed restaurant daily reservations as well as planned large events including weddings, festivals and conventions.
  • Developed and proactively updated wine and cocktail menus, worked closely with other managers to create food menus and pair them with the suitable wines and cocktails.
  • My strong communication skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure have allowed me to excel in fast-paced environments.
  • In my role as an Interim manager, I developed a comprehensive understanding of restaurant operations, including staff training, scheduling, inventory management, and conflict resolution.
  • I successfully implemented new procedures that improved efficiency and customer satisfaction, resulting in a 20% increase in positive reviews and repeat business.
  • Key achievements from my previous roles include:
  • Leading a team of 25 servers+ bartenders, and support staff to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional service.
  • Developing and executing training programs that enhanced team performance and reduced staff turnover.
  • Managing inventory and suppliers to ensure cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
  • Resolving customer complaints swiftly and effectively, maintaining a high standard of guest satisfaction
  • Delivered exceptional table service to guests, fostering a welcoming and pleasant dining.
  • Efficiently managed large sections during peak hours, maintaining composure and attention
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
  • Trained new servers on company policies, menu items, and service techniques.
  • Focused on high-profit business development while optimising customer satisfaction, skilled at building cohesive high-performing teams ensuring constant business progress.
  • Effectively coordinated maintenance costs Formulated and planned marketing campaigns while adhering to budget objectives.
  • Monitored sales program to ensure the smooth running by use of POS Systems: Micros, Squirrel

Restaurant Manager

Maximus Italian Kitchen
01.2023 - Current

Event organizer and caterer

Blue Pearl Events
01.2016 - 01.2023

Assistant Restaurant Manager & Events Coordinator

Parco Ciani Restaurant & Convention Centre
01.2012 - 01.2013

Assistant Manager

Don Francesco Ristorante
01.2010 - 01.2012

Maître D’Hotel

Hotel Capo Est
06.2010 - 08.2010

Education

Certificate - Tourism Management and Business Organization

USI

Certificate - Food Safe Level 1 & Serving it Right

Vancouver, BC

Course - Microsoft Office Package Operating

Diploma - Hotel & Restaurant Management

Beccari Institute
Italy

Skills

  • Shift management
  • Employee scheduling
  • Food safety compliance
  • Staff training and development

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Italian Native Language
English Multilingual Proficiency
German C2
French

Hobbies and Interests

International Cuisine, Wine pairing, Sailing and Travelling

Awards

2007-2008 Reader’s Choice Award - Best Restaurant with Entertainment Laguna Blu Restaurant, New Westminster, 2006 Cobe Award Business Person of the Year, New Westminster, Canada, 2006 Cobe Award Best New Business of the Year, Laguna Blu Restaurant, New Westminster, Canada

Community Service

  • International conference on Malignant Lymphoma - Palazzo dei Congressi, Logistics coordinator, Lugano, Switzerland, 2010, 2011
  • New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Board of Directors, 2006, 2009
  • Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association, Treasurer and Community Liaison, 2006, 2009
  • Quayside Multicultural Festival, Tourism Consultant, 2007, 2008

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Maximus Italian Kitchen
01.2023 - Current

Event organizer and caterer

Blue Pearl Events
01.2016 - 01.2023

Assistant Restaurant Manager & Events Coordinator

Parco Ciani Restaurant & Convention Centre
01.2012 - 01.2013

Maître D’Hotel

Hotel Capo Est
06.2010 - 08.2010

Assistant Manager

Don Francesco Ristorante
01.2010 - 01.2012

Assistant / Restaurant Manager

Certificate - Food Safe Level 1 & Serving it Right

Course - Microsoft Office Package Operating

Certificate - Tourism Management and Business Organization

USI

Diploma - Hotel & Restaurant Management

Beccari Institute
Dan Morosan