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Certification
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Brian D Betz

Brian D Betz

500 Trinity Lane North #4201 Saint Petersburg

Summary

Professional catering expert with knack for elevating dining experiences and delivering exceptional hospitality. Deep understanding of menu planning, vendor management, and event coordination, ensuring seamless service from start to finish. Proven ability to foster collaboration and adapt to dynamic event needs, consistently achieving remarkable results. Well-versed in food safety standards and customer relationship management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Catering and Events Manager

Bon Appetit Management Co- Eckerd College
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial terms for both parties involved.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by meticulously planning and executing high-quality catering events.
  • Coordinated logistics for seamless event execution, including venue selection, setup, teardown, and transportation of materials.
  • Increased repeat business from satisfied customers due to exceptional service delivery during events.
  • Successfully managed multiple simultaneous events without compromising quality or exceeding budget constraints.
  • Collaborated closely with culinary team to create customized menus that delighted guests while adhering to dietary restrictions.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

Bookkeeper

Betz Building Contractors
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and assisted in pulling permits

Front of House Manager

There On Fifth
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed 10 servers and 3 bartenders
  • Kept strict inventory of liquor/wine/beer; supervised those to strict beverage control to minimize waste
  • Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner
  • Partnered with back-of-house management in order to maintain seamless communication between teams, ensuring a smooth dining experience for guests.
  • Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment.

Front of House Manager

Roxx Tavern
03.2016 - 12.2021
  • Delegated responsibilities, trained new hires, balanced cash deposits, wrote checks for vendors
  • Managed 14 servers and 5 bartenders
  • Partnered with back-of-house management in order to maintain seamless communication between teams, ensuring a smooth dining experience for guests.

Bar Manager

Hamburger Mary's Bar And Grill
12.2012 - 03.2016
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Streamlined inventory management for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.
  • Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Davis Islands Pharmacy And Compounding Lab
10.2009 - 03.2016
  • Assisted the pharmacist in data entry, filling prescriptions and patient counseling.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.

Lead Barback

SideBern's (Bern's Steak House)
12.2006 - 10.2009
  • Supported bartenders in providing exceptional service through timely glassware cleaning and restocking.
  • Elevated overall guest experience through keen observation of patron preferences, anticipating needs before they arose.
  • Promoted positive work environment through proactive assistance to colleagues during peak hours.

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.1996 - 07.2006
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Supervised 4 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boca Ciega High School
Gulfport, FL
06.2000

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Event planning
  • Logistics coordination
  • Contract negotiation
  • Menu development
  • Budget management
  • Staff management
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Food presentation
  • Guest relations

Certification

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate

Certification Number: 26008220

Expires: August 2, 2029


ServSafe Alcohol Certificate

ID #: 25559007

Card #: 25891281

Expires: July 3, 2027

Timeline

Catering and Events Manager

Bon Appetit Management Co- Eckerd College
03.2023 - 02.2025

Bookkeeper

Betz Building Contractors
09.2022 - 03.2023

Front of House Manager

There On Fifth
02.2022 - 09.2022

Front of House Manager

Roxx Tavern
03.2016 - 12.2021

Bar Manager

Hamburger Mary's Bar And Grill
12.2012 - 03.2016

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Davis Islands Pharmacy And Compounding Lab
10.2009 - 03.2016

Lead Barback

SideBern's (Bern's Steak House)
12.2006 - 10.2009

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.1996 - 07.2006

High School Diploma -

Boca Ciega High School

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