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