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Dedicated and team oriented manager with over 15 years experience in the hospitality, food, and retail industries.  Passionate about being a part of a community, connecting with my staff and customers through food, and creating a great customer experience.  Capable and accomplished, yet willing to go outside the box to accomplish goals and to better myself as an employee and improve the business as a whole.

-Created the vision for the themes and layout of the store to entertain the local community and seasonal tourists as a part of the initial management team at the Squam Lake MarketPlace (SQM).

-Lead the purchasing, merchandising, and sales of the Marketplace, while coordinating with over 150 vendors to grow revenue to surpass the 1 million dollar milestone.

-Hired, trained, and managed a team of 20 individuals to ensure the highest standard of experience to customers during their interaction at SQM.

-Strategically created a community oriented atmosphere that draws in new customers and keeps them coming generating repeat sales.

-Developed, maintained, and trained staff on the mobile Ipad-based POS system including set-up, inventory management, customer list management, and troubleshooting.

-Managed all cash sales for SQM and Inn Kitchen + Bar from cashier to bank deposit.


-Lead the purchasing and merchandising of food and grocery items; with a focus on local products resulting an increased presence of local vendors at SQM.

-Organized and created food packaging division making some of our most popular recipes from the SQM available for at home consumption.

-Collaborated with other store managers to implement a product education  program including signage, tasting notes, and samplings.


Food and Beverage Manager 

-Managed kitchen staff as a lead in at multiple stations, including sauté, grill, and appetizers.

-Lead the way in creating menu ideas and specials, such as designing one of our most popular menu items- the paired seasonal cheeseboard. 

-Collaborated with our catering staff to design menus, envision appetizer and buffet table displays, and to execute the day of event catering plan with exceptional food and service.

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Taylor Sawatzki: Store Manager in Holderness, NH

Taylor Sawatzki

Connecticut College