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Melissa Kawecki

Melissa Kawecki

Head Trainer, server

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Hospitality Director | Opening Specialist | Floral Designer | Events Coordinator

  • Education

    • Society of Wine Educators

      2014 - 2015
      Certified Specialist of Wine

      Activities and Societies: SWEbinars, Grapes & Viticulture, Wine Production

    • Marist College

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      Science & Humanities

      Activities and Societies: American Chemical Society Award Winner

    • Marist College

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    • Marist College

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  • Experience

    • RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Head Trainer, server

      Corporate-directed trainer for all non-management positions from bussers to bartenders within the restaurant. Solely responsible for training new staff & keeping current staff informed on new procedure and extensive sushi & sake knowledge.

    • WONG

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Floor Manager, Server at WONG

      Opened the very busy NY Times 2 star reviewed, farm to table Pan-Asian Restaurant created by Chef Simpson Wong. Personally served Pete Wells during his review process. Can recognize Mr. Wells (food editor NYT) & Eric Asimov (wine editor NYT).

    • Angelica Kitchen

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Staff Training Consultant, Floor Manager

      Directed Staff in a vegan, organic, slow food restaurant in the East Village of Manhattan. Managed Front of House and Back of House employees, assisted guests, and handled all monies in a high volume, cash-only restaurant. Solely responsible for writing and implementing a server training program.

    • Cafe Mogador

      Jan 2012 - Feb 2017
      General Manager

      Managed Front of House and Back of House employees in high-volume, 115-seat restaurant, complete office tasks & ordering; accomplished human resource objectives by recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicated performance expectations to staff; planning, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; received all shipments, focusing on ingredient quality & NYC Food Safety Standards in an A-rated environment; wine and spirits training for all staff; enforced all policies and procedures. Wrote complete staff training manual and wine knowledge program. Show less

    • Kin shop

      Apr 2014 - Sept 2014
      General Manager

    • Wine Disciples

      Sept 2014 - May 2015
      Opening Manager

      Restaurant Opening, Staffing, Recruiting, Staff Development, Training Materials

    • The Red Rose Motel

      Aug 2017 - now
      Managing Partner

      General Manager and interior designer of upscale, boutique inn and tavern located on the banks of a famous fly fishing river in The Catskills. Joined this team as an opening consultant and later became a partner and General Manager of both the hotel and tavern. Responsible for all staff management and daily operations, including all guest interactions and staff training and development. Designed and oversaw build of commercial kitchen, dining rooms, lounges and guest rooms.

    • The Valley! The Mountains!

      Jan 2021 - now
      President

      Floral Design Studio and Boutique Flower Farm specializing in wedding floral design and events in The Catskills

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Food Protection

      The New York City Department on Health and Mental Hygiene