Tom McLellon ORF
Tom McLellon
------------ • 154 Kimberly Lane, Norfolk VA 23502,------------
OVERVIEW:
Recently relocated back to Norfolk VA from India to be close to my father.
For the majority of my career I’ve worked in Fashion Apparel. Operated my own design firm and have worked for small companies and large corporations alike.
Worked in restaurant, food service and hospitality in various roles at various times and had a continuous three year stint from around 9/11/01 through December 2004. Initiated, conceived and worked on many special events throughout my career.
Seek: FOH, shift or catering manager position in a reputable establishment with good food in Norfolk VA. Prefer opening and/or lunch, daytime work or evenings. Part time up to 30-35 hours per week, or more. Hourly or salary. Seasonal/holiday job ok too.
PROFILE:
An intelligent, mature and hard working professional. Can be the boss or take direction.
Strengths: Teamwork, planning+flow, trouble shooting; attention to detail.
Visibility and promotion. Networking. Sales and customer service. Timing.
Hard Skills: Management. Team building. MS Office suite. Restaurant Manager POS software. P+L. F+B sales, menus and contracts. Opening and closing.
Soft Skills: Critical thinker and good under pressure. Even tempered and personable. Self reliant. Well presented, articulate and well spoken. Takes initiative.
CAREER EXPERIENCES:
Most Recent: 2006 - 2019 For the past 13 years I’ve been in India,
working in the fashion brand industry there in high level and consulting roles.
Details on request.
2005 NYC - Freelance Menswear Design and Product Head.
PVH - Max Azria; Oxford Industries - Nordstrom, Kohl’s.
1983 to 2001 NYC, London, Los Angeles
Owned and operated my men’s fashion design firm, TM Studios Ltd.
Details on request.
Tom McLellon
Cont’d
RESTAURANT AND CATERING EXPERIENCE:
Sep 2001 - 2004
Norfolk VA - Post 9/11. During this period I took a break form my fashion career and lived and worked in Norfolk VA to be close to my family.
• 2004 Sirena Norfolk, authentic Italian with a good wine list – Opened the restaurant w Fabio; Lead Server, Shift Manager.
• 2002 - 2004 Aroma Café and Grill - GM and Catering Manager.
Large, high profile and busy restaurant, bar, night club and music space.
Groundbreaking - One of the first premier edifices on Granby Street.
All aspects of operation, food/menu, liquor/beverage, event, promotion and sales. All shifts and teams; performed all positions/all roles.
*Bartender’s Ball 2003 – Best Bar (among other notable achievements)
Over 150 pvt parties, dinners and special events over two years - on and off site, from 10 – 400 guests; worked with some of Tidewater’s best, including NATO, PETA, SL Nusbaum, C.O.N., The Coast Guard, Collegiate, D’Art, …
• 2003 - 2004 Aroma Coffee House Granby Street - Manager, menu, baker, sandwich maker, barista. Oversaw the re envisioning, reopening and all operations. Cool+quirky little 24 seater with good food. Counter and table service. One of the first little beloved spots on Granby Street. Catering.
• 2001 -2002 Castaldi’s MacArthur Center - popular Italian dining w singing. FOH Shift Manager/Server, open and close; FOH schedule for 85 team members; 220 seater, huge volume and high turn over. 500-800 covers on a busy night.
More details on request.
Early Hospitality Career: Richmond: Miller + Rhoads Tea Room Fashion Director - Tea Room models, luncheons and fashion shows; John Marshall Hotel front desk.
Notably: During my fashion career I’ve done special events, parties and meals w Taj Palace Mumbai, The Algonquin NYC, among many other establishments of note.
Professionally: Well rounded and balanced. Skilled in coordinating front and back of house and integrated knowledge of catering, meal and bar service.
Great at networking and customer development.
Restaurant Superlatives: Very good w a busy single sat lunch service, lunch rush.
Exceptional w catering, banquet and party.
Taking a micro and macro view, I always know what’s going on on my floor.
What excites me most? Happy responsive customers.
Tom McLellon
------------ • 154 Kimberly Lane, Norfolk VA 23502,------------
OVERVIEW:
Recently relocated back to Norfolk VA from India to be close to my father.
For the majority of my career I’ve worked in Fashion Apparel. Operated my own design firm and have worked for small companies and large corporations alike.
Worked in restaurant, food service and hospitality in various roles at various times and had a continuous three year stint from around 9/11/01 through December 2004. Initiated, conceived and worked on many special events throughout my career.
Seek: FOH, shift or catering manager position in a reputable establishment with good food in Norfolk VA. Prefer opening and/or lunch, daytime work or evenings. Part time up to 30-35 hours per week, or more. Hourly or salary. Seasonal/holiday job ok too.
PROFILE:
An intelligent, mature and hard working professional. Can be the boss or take direction.
Strengths: Teamwork, planning+flow, trouble shooting; attention to detail.
Visibility and promotion. Networking. Sales and customer service. Timing.
Hard Skills: Management. Team building. MS Office suite. Restaurant Manager POS software. P+L. F+B sales, menus and contracts. Opening and closing.
Soft Skills: Critical thinker and good under pressure. Even tempered and personable. Self reliant. Well presented, articulate and well spoken. Takes initiative.
CAREER EXPERIENCES:
Most Recent: 2006 - 2019 For the past 13 years I’ve been in India,
working in the fashion brand industry there in high level and consulting roles.
Details on request.
2005 NYC - Freelance Menswear Design and Product Head.
PVH - Max Azria; Oxford Industries - Nordstrom, Kohl’s.
1983 to 2001 NYC, London, Los Angeles
Owned and operated my men’s fashion design firm, TM Studios Ltd.
Details on request.
Tom McLellon
Cont’d
RESTAURANT AND CATERING EXPERIENCE:
Sep 2001 - 2004
Norfolk VA - Post 9/11. During this period I took a break form my fashion career and lived and worked in Norfolk VA to be close to my family.
• 2004 Sirena Norfolk, authentic Italian with a good wine list – Opened the restaurant w Fabio; Lead Server, Shift Manager.
• 2002 - 2004 Aroma Café and Grill - GM and Catering Manager.
Large, high profile and busy restaurant, bar, night club and music space.
Groundbreaking - One of the first premier edifices on Granby Street.
All aspects of operation, food/menu, liquor/beverage, event, promotion and sales. All shifts and teams; performed all positions/all roles.
*Bartender’s Ball 2003 – Best Bar (among other notable achievements)
Over 150 pvt parties, dinners and special events over two years - on and off site, from 10 – 400 guests; worked with some of Tidewater’s best, including NATO, PETA, SL Nusbaum, C.O.N., The Coast Guard, Collegiate, D’Art, …
• 2003 - 2004 Aroma Coffee House Granby Street - Manager, menu, baker, sandwich maker, barista. Oversaw the re envisioning, reopening and all operations. Cool+quirky little 24 seater with good food. Counter and table service. One of the first little beloved spots on Granby Street. Catering.
• 2001 -2002 Castaldi’s MacArthur Center - popular Italian dining w singing. FOH Shift Manager/Server, open and close; FOH schedule for 85 team members; 220 seater, huge volume and high turn over. 500-800 covers on a busy night.
More details on request.
Early Hospitality Career: Richmond: Miller + Rhoads Tea Room Fashion Director - Tea Room models, luncheons and fashion shows; John Marshall Hotel front desk.
Notably: During my fashion career I’ve done special events, parties and meals w Taj Palace Mumbai, The Algonquin NYC, among many other establishments of note.
Professionally: Well rounded and balanced. Skilled in coordinating front and back of house and integrated knowledge of catering, meal and bar service.
Great at networking and customer development.
Restaurant Superlatives: Very good w a busy single sat lunch service, lunch rush.
Exceptional w catering, banquet and party.
Taking a micro and macro view, I always know what’s going on on my floor.
What excites me most? Happy responsive customers.