Colin McDonald
Charleston,SC
Summary
To utilize my experience, knowledge and passion for continued learning and growth so that I may become a valuable leader in the hospitality industry.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Hall's Chophouse
Charleston, SC
11.2016 - 02.2024
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of enthusiastic guests.
- In charge of training new servers.
Server
Ocean Room Restaurant
Kiawah Island, SC
04.2015 - 10.2016
General Manager
Oak Steakhouse
Charleston, SC
03.2014 - 03.2024
- Handled all daily operations from inventory, purchasing, labor, costing and training.
General Manager & Wine Director
Rick Erwin's West End Grille
Greenville, SC
10.2006 - 12.2013
- Handled all executive operations on a daily basis.
- Composed wine lists to achieve maximum guest satisfaction, profit and prestige.
- Awarded Open Table "Top 50 Restaurants" for service in 2009.
General Manager & Wine Director
Ocean Room Restaurant
Kiawah Island, SC
01.2004 - 09.2006
- Opened 5 Star / 5 Diamond property, The Sanctuary Hotel.
- Awarded Post & Courier "Best New Restaurant" in 2004.
- Awarded Charleston City Paper "Best Restaurant in the Lowcountry" in 2005.
Server
Carolina"s
Charleston, SC
08.1995 - 01.2004
- Awarded Charleston City Paper "Best Service Staff" 1996-2000.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISome College (No Degree) - Sales and Marketing
College of Charleston
Charleston, SCSkills
- Proficient in Aloha, Posi-Touch, Micros and Upserve
- Compiled 4 separate award winning wine lists
- Created iPad wine program
- Worked crush at Jed Steele's Winery in 2007
- Oregon Pinot Camp in 2009
- Managed inventory, purchasing and costing of liquor, beer and wine
- In charge of labor: hiring, scheduling, HR, costing and training
- Created several employee training manuals and employee handbooks
- Trained new employees from orientation to on the schedule
- Written many annual P & L statements
Timeline
Server
Hall's Chophouse
11.2016 - 02.2024
Server
Ocean Room Restaurant
04.2015 - 10.2016
General Manager
Oak Steakhouse
03.2014 - 03.2024
General Manager & Wine Director
Rick Erwin's West End Grille
10.2006 - 12.2013
General Manager & Wine Director
Ocean Room Restaurant
01.2004 - 09.2006
Server
Carolina"s
08.1995 - 01.2004
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Michigan State University
Some College (No Degree) - Sales and Marketing
College of Charleston
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