Adolfo Angarita
Kissimmee
Summary
Banquet and Event Operations Professional with 10+ years of experience delivering high-quality service in large-scale hospitality environments. Proven ability to support and execute events Banquet and Event Operations Professional with 10+ years of experience delivering high-quality service in large-scale hospitality environments. Proven ability to support and execute events serving 1,000+ guests while maintaining exceptional service standards. Experienced in VIP service, team leadership, and coordinating fast-paced banquet operations to ensure seamless guest experiences.
serving 1,000+ guests while maintaining exceptional service standards. Experienced in VIP service, team leadership, and coordinating fast-paced banquet operations to ensure seamless guest experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Server
Hyatt-Kpmg Lakehouse
Orlando
07.2022 - Current
- Served food and beverages to guests with attention to detail.
- Responded promptly to guest inquiries and requests during events.
- Deliver plated and buffet banquet service for events hosting 1,000+ guests, maintaining high standards of presentation, timing, and guest satisfaction
- Selected to support VIP and high-profile events, providing attentive, personalized service in fast-paced environments
- Manage multiple service stations simultaneously, ensuring consistent replenishment and smooth guest flow
- Communicate guest allergies, dietary restrictions, and special requests to culinary teams to ensure accuracy and safety
- Set up and operate bar stations independently, maintaining organization, inventory control, and service efficiency
- Coordinate event setup, execution, and breakdown to support seamless event operations
- Apply ServSafe food safety standards to ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations
Banquet Setup Supervisor
Hyatt-Kpmg Lakehouse
Orlando
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervised banquet setup to ensure timely and organized preparations.
- Trained and mentored team members on setup procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of banquet supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Oversaw the breakdown process post-events, ensuring proper storage of materials.
- Reviewed banquet event orders to determine room layouts and schedule staff.
- Led and managed a team of 20+ staff in the setup and breakdown of banquet and meeting spaces within an 800,000 sq. ft. conference facility
- Coordinated setup for 90+ event spaces, ensuring accuracy to banquet event orders (BEOs) and client specifications
- Partnered with banquet and event teams to ensure seamless transition from setup to live service for large-scale events
- Communicated directly with clients and event coordinators to execute last-minute changes and ensure high satisfaction
- Assisted in staff scheduling and shift planning to support high-volume banquet operations
- Supported leadership in operational planning and decision-making to improve event execution and service readiness
Banquet Setup
Hilton Bonnet Creek & Waldorf Astoria
Orlando
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Executed banquet room setups based on BEO specifications within a 122,000+ sq. ft. event space
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of banquet areas throughout events to support service teams
- Assisted with real-time event needs, ensuring stations remained stocked and presentable
- Handled breakdown and reset of event spaces efficiently to meet tight turnaround schedules
Banquet Setup / Banquet Server
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
Orlando
07.2011 - 11.2014
- Set up banquet tables and chairs according to B.E.O
- Served food and beverages to guests in a timely manner.
- Delivered banquet service for meetings and events, ensuring timely, professional, and guest-focused service
- Supported event setup, service, and breakdown in alignment with event specifications
- Maintained presentation standards for food and beverage service during live events
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of banquet areas throughout service
Education
Gateway Highschool
Kissimmee, FLSkills
- Banquet & Event Service (Plated & Buffet)VIP Guest Service
High-Volume Event Execution (1,000 Guests)
Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance (ServSafe Certified)
Event Setup & Breakdown
Team Leadership & Staff Coordination
Bar Setup & Service
BEO Interpretation & Execution
Inventory & Station Management
- Microsoft Word/Excel
Bilingual: English / Spanish
- Team leadership
- High volume dining
- Training and mentoring
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Certification
Timeline
Banquet Server
Hyatt-Kpmg Lakehouse
07.2022 - Current
Banquet Setup Supervisor
Hyatt-Kpmg Lakehouse
10.2019 - 07.2022
Banquet Setup
Hilton Bonnet Creek & Waldorf Astoria
01.2017 - 11.2017
Banquet Setup / Banquet Server
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
07.2011 - 11.2014
Gateway Highschool