Matthew Blumenfeld

Experience

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  Pettibones Tavern

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Server/ Bartender

  Fine and Causal dinning service

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  Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

  Mar 2008 - Sept 2014

  -Administrative duty, end of night paperwork, etc...-Entering sales data -Visiting all tables to ensure guest satisfaction as well as hand selling wines -Training of new hires-Responsible for conducting staff wine trainings and tastings -Organizing wine dinners that showcase our great food and wine paired together -Writing and printing up-to-date wine lists and updating digital iPad wine lists-Mid-Month and End of Month inventory -Named associate of the year 2011 Perform administrative duties, end of night paperwork, entering sales data, collecting and processing paperwork from all employees, collecting money and distributing it to employees. Also responsible for any comps as well as visiting all tables to ensure guest satisfaction Key Associate

  • Key Associate

    Jun 2013 - Sept 2014

  • Key Associate

    Sept 2008 - Jun 2013

  • Server

    Mar 2008 - Aug 2008
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  BLT Steak

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2010

  Captain
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  Florida Panthers

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Corporate Sales Intern

  Finding new corporate sponsors. Creating decks for prospects highlighting our available marketing options. Helping to write sponsorship agreements. Working with brand activation team. Lead generation for corporate sales team.

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  Firebox Restaurant

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2015

  Assistant General Manager/ Sommelier

  Event coordinator -Responsible for booking all large parties and private functionsWine buyer-Purchasing all wine-Pricing and adding all wine to both by the glass list and bottle selections-Monthly inventory-Weekly staff trainingAssistant General Manager-Hiring Front of House staff-Scheduling-Disciplining staff when needed-Coaching and training staff -problem resolution

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  @ The Barn

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Manager

  -Opened 170 seat upscale restaurant- Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised Front-of-House staff of 30+ employees-Created and implemented service standards-Selected all wines, beers and liquors as well as put together a list of unique craft cocktails -Wine/Beer/ liquor ordering and inventory-Exceeded projected sales for wine, beer, and liquor in first 3 months of operation by 100%

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  Zen Restaurant Group

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2019

  Beverage Director

  -Manage beverage programs for 3 restaurants that collectively have $2,000,000+ in beverage sales-Maintain a low COGS while increasing overall sales numbers and maintaining perceived value by guests-Work with vendors and suppliers to host wine, beer, spirit, and sake dinners-Worked with suppliers to create a high end Coravin by the glass program-Meet with venders weekly to ensure our beverage program was relevant, creative, and profitable

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  Brescome Barton Inc.

  Dec 2018 - now

  • Account Development Manager

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Sales Representative

    Dec 2018 - Feb 2020