Brian Spaulding
Wesley Chapel
Summary
To use my strong leadership skills and expertise in the food and beverage industry to create unforgettable guest experiences. Implementing cost saving procedures, develop and implement effective training programs and oversee the overall operation. Guest oriented service profesional with over 25 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margins. Adaptive and deadline-oriented, consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational Leadership.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Taverna Toscana
03.2024 - Current
- Played an essential role in opening the newest restaurant in the FVH portfolio.
- In charge of hiring and building the opening team, creating the culture and setting standards
- Created a seasonal beverage program, training program, ordering schedule and pars.
- Developed training programs to enhance the teams skills and ensure consistent service standards.
- Conducted weekly beverage classes to ensure the highest level of product knowledge throughout the FOH
- Directed daily operations to enhance guest satisfaction and streamline service efficiency.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to improved staff performance through weekly one on ones with the team.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
General Manager
Taverna Costale
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Opened the St. Pete location.
- Facilitated all hiring and training
- Created all service standards and restaurant SOP's
- Created beverage program
- Trained all new leadership team for the new concepts
- Created all budgeting and forecasting tools for the business
General Manager River Bar
Sea Island Resort
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for upholding Forbes five star rating for bars, all day dining and the adult pool
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
General Manager Beverage Department
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
09.2015 - 06.2019
- In charge of hiring, training, menu development, purchasing and continued education of all cast members
- Responsible for all bar and table service outlets and day to day operation
- Created themed beverage programs for all outlets at the Coronado Springs resort
- Assisted in the creation of the new sports bar concept within the resort
General Manager
Ice Bar Orlando
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Planned and executed build out of the Catering department
- Created food menu and service standards for the operation.
- Increased overall profitability through restructuring beverage pricing and implementing sales and service training programs.
- Lowered event food and labor cost by 12%
Head Sommelier
Cristini's Ristorante Italiano
09.2012 - 03.2014
- In charge of creating and developing an award winning beverage program
- Decreased beverage cost substantially through restructuring purchasing, pricing and creating a seasonally inspired by the glass program.
- Managed day to day operations.
Department Head of Restaurants
Marriott World Center
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Oversee the development and implementation of departmental strategies.
- Re-Created cocktail, wine and beer selections for each individual outlets within the resort.
- Ensure implementation of brand service strategy and brand initiatives.
- Ensuring that operations meet the brands target customer needs, ensuring employee satisfaction while focusing on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department.
Assistant General Manager
The Wine Room
01.2006 - 09.2009
- Created and implemented a wine training program.
- Trained and motivated employees to sell wine through an effective wine training program.
- Created a seasonally inspired menu and implemented an effective food service program.
- Hired, trained, and scheduled employees
- Created and managed the food service program.
Corporate Trainer / Bartender /Server
Seasons 52
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Sommelier at the Sand Lake location.
- Trained Managers, General Managers, Director of Operations, and all line level employees of service measurements and corporate culture.
- Trained all managers for Level One Sommelier certification.
- Assisted in creating training manual for all future locations.
Education
Associate of Science - Marketing Management
Broward Community College
Ft. Lauderdale FL1999
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Operations management
- Menu development
- Hospitality management
Accomplishments
- Second level Certified Sommelier
- Level two in the WSET Program
Timeline
General Manager
Taverna Toscana
03.2024 - Current
General Manager
Taverna Costale
09.2021 - 03.2024
General Manager River Bar
Sea Island Resort
06.2019 - 06.2021
General Manager Beverage Department
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
09.2015 - 06.2019
General Manager
Ice Bar Orlando
03.2014 - 09.2015
Head Sommelier
Cristini's Ristorante Italiano
09.2012 - 03.2014
Department Head of Restaurants
Marriott World Center
09.2009 - 08.2012
Assistant General Manager
The Wine Room
01.2006 - 09.2009
Corporate Trainer / Bartender /Server
Seasons 52
01.2003 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Marketing Management
Broward Community College