James Giaprakis

• Adhered to corporate efficiency and profitability goals for beverage purchasing and distribution.
• Drafted beverage purchasing plan, aligning inventory needs with budgetary constraints by applying historical data.
• Suggested appetizer and meal pairings with specific drinks.
• Designed beverage menus.
• Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
• Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
• Managed all day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines.
• Worked with on-site and external party planners to create and manage beverage ordering and waitstaff for small and large events.
• Developed relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts and availability.
• Implemented new drink policies, reducing over-pouring by 60%

• Successful operator hauling loads for all big transportation companies. Coordinates daily delivery schedules based on customer demands, peak delivery times, and alternative routes. Retain valid proof of insurance, registration, and all other appropriate paperwork to comply with federal and state regulations. Conducting Pre-trip DOT inspections on a daily basis and transporting freight in a timely manner. Accident-free and clean MVR.
• Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
• Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
• Responsible for vehicle maintenance.
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.

• Design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures. Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth. Establish policies that promote company culture and vision. Oversee daily operations of the company
• Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs
• Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes
• Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review
• Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
• Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion
• Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries

• Daily operation efficiency, problem-solving, inventory, coaching and counseling staff, system enforcement, coordination and communication through different sections, taking reservations, greeting customers, maintaining and enforcing productivity, quality and health standards.
• Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
• Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
• Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs
• Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training

• One Michelin Establishment from Batali- Bastianich. My responsibility was be responsible for different tasks such as restaurant marketing strategies, recruiting and hiring restaurant staff, training, overseeing food quality, developing menus as well as greeting and serving restaurant guests.
• Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades
• Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
• Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget
• Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
• Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department
• Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages

Directing and overseeing all aspects of the organization's beverage planning and service of Two Michelin Star establishment, with duties to include menu planning and costs, preparation and presentation of food and drinks, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

• Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program
• Managed bar and wait staff and directed hiring program
• Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction
• Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits
• Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service
• Improved average wine and alcohol spend per guest through curation, service training and hands-on hospitality
• Implemented new drink policies, reducing over-pouring by 55%.

• I was responsible for different tasks such as restaurant marketing strategies, recruiting and hiring restaurant staff, training, overseeing food quality, developing menus as well as greeting and serving restaurant guests. I was also directing and overseeing all aspects of organization's beverage planning.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan
• Promoted continuing education opportunities for sales team to bolster skills and add value to department
• Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities
• Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings