Experienced Couple Seek Exciting Innkeeping Opportunity

Contact Info
Applicant #1: 
Jessica Buettner
Applicant #2: 
Donald Affatato
City: 
Jersey City
State or Province: 
New Jersey
Email Address: 
JessicaBuettner@Gmail.com
Additional Info
Dependents/Children: 
None
Our Pets: 
None
Willing to Relocate?: 
Yes
Uploaded Resumes
Cover Letter: 

To whom it may concern,

We are seeking to capitalize on over 16 years of experience in the food service, spa, and hotel industry.

 

Our objective is to pursue a career in Innkeeping that offers opportunities for growth and advancement. We want to utilize our extensive knowledge and expertise to the fullest potential as we exercise our skills in this exciting aspect of the hospitality industry.  

As employees, you will find me to be easily adaptable to different environments.  We are a team wholly dedicated to the growth and success of the organization as a whole. Given our track record of success, we believe we can bring a high level of expertise and experience to this position.

Donald has worked in a variety of restaurants as a busboy, server, bartender, captain and manager.  His most recent position was account manager of a premier off premise caterer. In the course of the last seven years he has been promoted many times and has learned much about the catering industry.  Beginning as a part time bartender, he was promoted to captain, party manager and eventually account executive, each time mastering the necessary skills for that position. After a few years he was hired on as a full time employee, becoming instrumental to every aspect of the business.

Jessica is a skilled and qualified professional with the ability to manage operational matters within high-profile luxury organizations and handle spa activities. She has maximized revenue levels while improving customer retention levels in high competitive markets.  Her exceptional leadership abilities manifest in staff development and retention levels.  Over the years of her career she has become adept in business development, marketing, sales, and public relations.

The enclosed resumes briefly outlines our experience and accomplishments.  Should it appear that our qualifications meet your current needs, we would be happy to further discuss our background in a meeting with you. Please feel free to contact Jessica at the below telephone number.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Donald Affatato and Jessica Buettner

Manually Submitted Resumes
Work History Applicant #1: 

Donald Affatato

 

2002-Present   Mark of Excellence Distinctive Catering         Port Washington, NY

Account Executive

§         Managed affluent clientele. Brought in new business. Coordinated a variety of exclusive events.   Drew up contracts and billing.  Created new and innovative catering concepts. Event planning.

 BOH Manager

§         Food purchasing. Food and rental inventory management. Responsible for all outgoing food and equipment deliveries. Scheduling.  Assisted in food preparation.

Party Manager

§         Responsible for the execution of the entire event. Directed and coordinated the work of the back of house, event staff, vendors and independent contractors to ensure a flawless event.

Head Bartender

§         Designed and set up unique bars. Created new drink recipes.

2002–2003        Canterbury Ales Oyster Bar & Grill          Oyster Bay, NY

Bartender

§         Extensive drink and liquor knowledge.  Responsible for inventory, stocking, closing and running reports.

2001-2002         On the Border Mexican Grill              Corpus Christi, TX

Bartender, Server

§         Excelled in high volume corporate restaurant.  Promoted from server to bartender.

Education Applicant #1: 

 1994 - 1999      University of Maryland at College Park College Park, MD, Bachelors of Arts, Macroeconomics