1. Contact Information: Robert Lagrutta Address:
Phone: 973-704-8655 47 Ship Bottom Lane
E-mail: rwl5239@psu.edu Waretown, NJ 08758
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, College ofHealth and Human Development University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management Spring 2016
 Cumulative College GPA: 3.25
 Major GPA: 3.78
EXPERIENCE
The Reeds at Shelter Haven Stone Harbor, NJ
The Water Star Grille - Food and Beverage Supervisor Summer 2015
 Supervised a staff of 30-35 front-of-the-house employees each night
 Assisted the bar manager with weekly inventory of 150+ liquors and wines
 Performed weekly supply inventory as well as receiving weekly alcohol/supply orders
 Worked with management team to manage the floor of a 300 seat restaurant and handled all customer service issues that
arose
 Took part in a rotation through the various hotel departments including sales, marketing, housekeeping,recreation,
maintenance, finance, human resources,front desk, and corporate sales
Buckets Margarita and Cantina – Food and Beverage Supervisor
 Managed all aspects ofopening and closing of the restaurant
 Supervised 10-15 employees and had management authority to comp/void items
 Responsible for running the end of the day check-out, including running financial reports
Nittany Lion Inn University Park, PA
Restaurant Operations Intern Fall 2014
 Trained in food running, waiting tables, hosting,bartending,and floor management
 Supervised the shifts of the kitchen and wait staff in The Dining Room and Whiskers
 Greeted customers and organized table reservations while responding to any customer needs/complaints
 Received RAMP alcohol management training certification
Chili’s Eatontown, NJ
Host/To-Go Server Summer 2014
 Worked with staff and customers as a host and to-go server
 Learned to manage a seating chart and worked with servers to give customers the best possible dining experience
 Managed crowd control on busy nights to prevent unhappy customers
 Took orders over the phone and packed orders to be picked up by customers
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ LEADERSHIP
Active Member of the Beta Sigma Beta Fraternity University Park, PA
Caterer Spring 2015
 Elected to manage food and beverage budget,staff, and daily dining operations
 Catered events for 109 members every weekend
 Position holds seat on the brotherhood’s Executive Board
Curing AutismSpeaks- Food donations Sub-Committee Spring 2015
 Solicited food donations from local businesses forthe 2015 Autism Speaks Walk
 Worked with a team of 5 to successfully cater a 1,000 person event
 Coordinated set-up and was in charge of the food station at the event
Assistant Rush Chairman Spring 2014
 Planned and organized Fraternity recruitment events
 Assisted in managing the rush budget for the spring 2014 semester
Penn State Dance Marathon Spring 2013- Present
 Assisted in the organization’s fundraising efforts for THON, engaging with 100+ fellow students while meeting the $80,000
goal for 2014
Pledge Class President Spring 2013
 Point of contact between pledge class and our new member educator
 Led a pledge class of ten through a ten week pledge program