ALSHENA REDDING
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Experienced Restaurant & Event Manager skilled in leading teams, coordinating large-scale events, and implementing innovative strategies to enhance guest satisfaction. Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and maximizing profitability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EVENT MANAGER
Larchmont Yacht Club
Larchmont, NY
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with clients.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Developed training programs for event staff, elevating level of professionalism and service delivery at events.
SERVICE MANAGER
Knead Hospitality
Washington, DC
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Resolved guest complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Hired, trained and supervised team of FOH staff members to meet business goals.
- Monitored petty cash, declining budget
- Implemented inventory management systems to reduce costs and increase efficiency
- Enhanced team morale through regular recognition of exceptional performance and organizing team-building events.
- Responsible for the ordering of small wares and non-f&b
RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER
Concentrics Restaurants
Atlanta, GA
06.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Adhere to all food and health requirements
Education
ASSOCIATES IN CULINARY ARTS -
Monroe College
New Rochelle, NY06.2011
Skills
- Established In Room Dining Manual for Brand Standard Audit
- Event Planning
- Budget Management
- Inventory Control
- Food Safety
- Team Leadership
- Payroll
- POS Systems, Club Essentials, Aloha, Micros, Toast
Personal Information
Title: Restaurant & Event Manager
Certification
Food Manger Certification
Timeline
EVENT MANAGER
Larchmont Yacht Club
10.2022 - 06.2024
SERVICE MANAGER
Knead Hospitality
01.2020 - 07.2022
RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER
Concentrics Restaurants
06.2014 - 12.2019
ASSOCIATES IN CULINARY ARTS -
Monroe College