Jaime Salas Paredes

200 Yoakum Parkway # 716

Alexandria, VA 22304
703-400-6509
jparedesromo@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications
Successful professional qualified by over twenty years of achievements in the food service
industry. An assertive manager with outstanding interpersonal communications and people
management skills. Excellent hands on experience.

Professional Experience
Saint Thomas More Nursing Center Hyattsville, MD (2009-
present)

Le Gaulois / Bar Baudelaire Alexandria, VA

Front of House Manager / Bar Manager (2008 – 2009)
• Specialize in French cuisine and serving lunch/dinner offerings seven days a week,
accommodating 160 and managed 32 associates
• Orchestrated recipe/menu development based on guest trends and seasonal
considerations, vendors, and inventory costs
• Developed advertising and marketing strategies through The Alexandria Times, Local
Kicks, and flyers
• Emphasis on inventory control and business development

Hilton McLean, Tyson's Corner McLean, VA May

Food and Beverage Manager (2007 – 2008)
• Managed four outlets: Opus Bar, the Atrium, the Café, and room service
• Responsible for cash management, scheduling, and training of fine dining procedures
• Maintained and operated Jazz bar scheduling of bands and marketing

La Paradou / Le Relais Washington, DC

2002 – 2007 Assistant Manager/ Captain
• Managed front of house operations to include reservations, staffing, inventory and
ordering of wine and liquor
• Created clientele recognition program for regulars
• Fine dining responsibilities at La Paradou , including sale of ten course tasting menu with
wine pairings for each course
• Worked under the direction of Chef Yanik Cam, owner/operator of Pappilion and
Provence
 Jaime Salas Paredes
200 Yoakum Parkway # 716
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-400-6509
jparedesromo@gmail.com

Morrisons Hospitality Group at The Washington Hospital

Center, Washington DC
Assistant Director of Retail Services (1994 – 1996)
• Directed retail operations to include private dining facility, catering, cafeteria, and
vending operations in union urbanized teaching hospital
• Direct reports included 5 food service managers. Operations volume $305 mm
• Selected as member of retail promotions and marketing team

Marriott Corporation Dallas, Texas

1990 – 1994 Assistant Director of Food and Retail
• Assisted in the operation of Marriott's premier account, Exxon National Headquarters
• Responsible for cafeteria, executive dining, catering, and vending
• Direct reports included Executive chef, cash manager, and catering personnel
• Developed 5 course dining menu for select clientele of premiere account

Education
Angelo State University, San Angelo,Texas September 1988

Skills
• Fluent in Spanish.
• Certified in Aloha, Micros, Posi Touch, and Open Table Tips Certified,
• Food Service Manager Certified.
• Proficient in Word/Excel