1. RICHARD A HADDEN
890 Sapphire Lane, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Cell: 770-539-4478 Email: rhadden007@gmail.com
Objectives
To obtain a rewarding position in the food industry ,to utilize my creativity and management
skills and experience
A dependable and efficient customer service professional with extensive experience in the
restaurant industry:
Experience:
Flying Fish catering LLC
Owner/chef Italian ,Caribbean ,latin food catering for the local community
Campania Pizzeria Napoletena, Alpharetta, GA 4/2013 – 12/2014
Server /trainer
Zola Italian Bistro, Alpharetta, GA 09/2005 –11/2012
Server/ manager
 Established relationships with new customers and maintained existing customer base.
 Increased wine sales by promoting featured wines to customers.
 Prepared and reconciled checks.
 Proficient with various computer applications, processed cash and credit card systems.
 Trained new staff with regard to company procedures, menu items and computer.
 Help in catering orders.
Barcelona Restaurant, Duluth, GA 09/2004-08/2005
Fine Dining – Head Server
 Performed all necessary tasks to serve food and beverages according to the service
standards and operating manuals of the restaurant.
 Maintained cordial and professional work relations with restaurant employees.
Caribe Cantina and Tapas Bar, Alpharetta, GA 09/2003- 08/2004
Chef/owner
 Controlled food costs.
 Created authentic Caribbean and Latin cuisine.

2.  Responsible for opening and closing restaurant daily.
 Corporate catering
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Cell: 770-539-4478 Email: rhadden007@gmail.com
Barcelona Restaurant, Duluth, GA 01/2003- 08/2003
Fine Dining - Head Server
Mamma Ro Italian Ceramics, Perimeter Mall and Discover Mills, GA 2000-2002
Sales Manager
 Supervised and trained employees in sales and computer applications.
 Processed gift registries, shipments, and orders.
 Managed inventory and priced merchandise.
 Scheduled employee shifts and hours.
 Maintained customer database, developed existing customer sales.
 Created store/window displays.
 Increased sales by 30% during first year.
Skills:
 Strong customer service and training skills.
 Extensive restaurant and sales experience.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 Natural ability to work on own initiative or as part of team.
 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education: High School Diploma - Newton Technical Boarding High School, South Africa
Languages: Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian