Daniel Espinosa Bautista
Spring,TX
Summary
Diligent Banquet Captain applying 3 years of creating quality dining and event experiences. Highly skilled in assessing client needs and utilizing resourceful attitude and strong network to surmount obstacles and create seamlessly executed events.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Supervisor
The Club At Carlton Woods
Houston, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Reviewed banquet event orders to determine room layouts and schedule staff.
- Organized and laid out buffet equipment, food displays, and other items.
- Worked closely with culinary team to prepare meals according to menu specifications.
- Coordinated with employees to arrange tables, chairs and other equipment needed for functions.
- Orchestrated breakdown of rooms and cleanup to return event spaces to original order.
- Attended and monitored events to direct staff, proactively address issues and solve problems or concerns.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
- Hired and trained staff and new hires according to company policy and regulations.
- Created schedules for food and beverage service employees.
- Interacted with kitchen staff to plan food and beverage logistics.
- Supervised food preparation, delivery, and quality to ensure satisfaction.
- Communicated with external vendors such as florists and musicians to plan details and guide from beginning to end of event.
- Communicated with venue personnel to coordinate event logistics.
- Ordered necessary items to meet customer needs and specifications.
- Mentored and coached team of banquet setters and other event personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of stock and reviewed inventory to plan events.
- Instructed staff on appropriate equipment disassembly and storage.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and payroll information.
- Delegated tasks among staff members according to their abilities and skillset.
- Inspected banquet facilities before each event for cleanliness and safety hazards.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or concerns in a timely manner.
- Reviewed banquet orders and communicated changes with kitchen staff.
- Supervised setup of tables, chairs, linens, place settings, centerpieces, and other decorations prior to event.
- Organized weekly meetings with staff members to discuss upcoming events and review performance.
- Resolved conflicts between coworkers in a professional manner when necessary.
- Provided guidance to servers during meal times to ensure smooth flow of service.
- Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Cook Shift Leader
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
Cook
Marriot City Place
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Bartender and Waiter
Xclusive Staffing
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Davis High School
Houston, TX06-2019
Skills
- Wine Knowledge
- Guest Relations
- Event Management
- Table Setting
- Staff Leadership
- Employee Development
- Food Procurement
- Schedule Coordination
- Venue Procurement
- Staff Training
- Corporate Event Management
- Corporate Event Coordination
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year 2022
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Banquet Supervisor
The Club At Carlton Woods
08.2021 - Current
Cook
Marriot City Place
08.2019 - 03.2021
Cook Shift Leader
Hyatt Regency Hotel
06.2019 - 08.2022
Bartender and Waiter
Xclusive Staffing
06.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Davis High School
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