Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Military Service
References
Timeline
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Christopher Ring

Las Vegas,Nevada

Summary

10 plus years experience in the Steward Department at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Implement cost control measures and maximize bottom-line performance through P&L, staff management, loss control and inventory management initiaties.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Executive Steward

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2013 - Current
  • Responsibilities include the supervision, training and counseling, of all kitchen workers and stove cleaners in the outlets
  • Making sure all outlets are health inspection ready and conducting health inspections with the Food Safety and Sanitation Manager and the SNHD Inspector on all of the approximately 500 health permits at MGM Grand, Signature and New York New York.
  • Assisted Executive Steward in planning and organizing daily operations of stewarding department.
  • Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness.
  • Maintained a safe and hygienic work environment by ensuring the adherence to food safety regulations.
  • Set pars, and monitor inventory levels for supplies such as china, glassware, chemicals and placed orders when necessary.
  • Help plan, organize and execute banquets and events for high profile groups such as 7/11 convention, KMA, Super Bowl and Shaq the Event.
  • Work large off property events for groups such as Microsoft (20,000 attendees) and Amazon (30,000 attendees).
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding sanitation procedures, workplace safety practices and quality control measures.
  • Point of contact for internal partners such as facilities department to coordinate repairs on equipment and special projects and external partners such as pest control companies to prepare all outlets for regular and emergency services.
  • Worked 3 years with the Utility Porters on the proper way to dismantle, clean and sanitize, and reassemble kitchen equipment such as dish machines, stoves and ovens.
  • Assist with daily payroll as a payroll editor.
  • Set up pars for chemicals and supplies for kitchens at MGM Grand.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas with company-approved cleaning products.

Manager

Hash House A Go Go
Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Responsible for training of front of house staff, monthly inventory
  • Placing weekly orders for liquor, paper goods and all glass, plate and silverware
  • Other responsibilities include preparing nightly deposit and all opening and closing paperwork
  • Interacting with guests to resolve any service or food issues.

Server/Bartender/Supervisor

Hash House A Go Go
Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Duties include customer service in a fast paced restaurant and training servers
  • Other duties included all opening and closing managerial duties including creating server floor chart and preparing and dropping off of nightly deposit
  • Interacting with guests and resolving any service or food issues.

Head Bartender/Assistant Manager

Cinema Grill
Aurora, Colorado
  • Responsibilities include preparing all drinks for customers and customer service interaction in ticket sales for movies
  • Also responsible for nightly bookkeeping, restaurant closing procedures, and inventory control of alcoholic beverages.

Skills

  • Waste Reduction
  • Banquet operations
  • Task Delegation
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Working knowledge of the department P&L report including budgeting, month ending expenses and expense justification
  • Inventory supplies
  • Adaptability
  • Team Leadership
  • Trained on Oracle ordering platform

Certification

  • ServSafe certified

Accomplishments

  • Attended the Leadership Development Academy

Military Service

Illinois Army National Guard, Specialist 4, E-4, 05/87, 05/95, Honorable Discharge

References

References Available Upon Request

Timeline

Assistant Executive Steward

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
05.2013 - Current

Manager

Hash House A Go Go

Server/Bartender/Supervisor

Hash House A Go Go

Head Bartender/Assistant Manager

Cinema Grill
Christopher Ring