Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Intern
David Richardson

David Richardson

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Knowledgeable Banquet Set Up Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in food and beverage service and set up configurations. Strong verbal and written communication skills to properly assign and execute tasks. Regularly and continuously lifts 50 pounds to move furniture and push and pull carts and equipment. Supervises and mentors banquet setters while working alongside for maximum productivity. Hands-on manager overseeing successful set up of functions, meetings and events. Maintains productive relationships with internal and external staff and vendors to spearhead collaborative efforts. Creates and embodies guest satisfaction by demonstrating high hospitality standards and delivering positive guest experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Banquet Manager

Convention Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications.
  • Liaised with catering department about event changes and implemented requested adjustments.
  • Managed budgeting and invoicing for both large and small-scale events.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
  • Directed and managed banquet functions for [Number]-person event
  • Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests
  • Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications
  • Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials
  • Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines
  • Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events
  • Arranged furniture and equipment to maximize space and floor plan for seamless movement during functions

Banquet Captain

NOCHI
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
  • Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.

Banquet Captain

Marriot Hotel
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
  • Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
  • Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events
  • Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction

Assistant Banquet Captain

Hilton
06.2011 - 03.2020
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
  • Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance

Education

High School Diploma -

Walter Louis Cohen Sr High
New Orleans, LA
05.1977

Skills

  • Service Delivery Management
  • Place Settings
  • Dietary restriction planning
  • Corporate event management
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Food procurement

Timeline

Assistant Banquet Manager

Convention Center
11.2022 - 06.2023

Banquet Captain

Marriot Hotel
07.2021 - 07.2022

Banquet Captain

NOCHI
02.2021 - 11.2022

Assistant Banquet Captain

Hilton
06.2011 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Walter Louis Cohen Sr High
David Richardson