Dustin Lindquist

• Collaborate with the Director of Banquets to plan, coordinate, and execute all banquet functions, ensuring a seamless guest experience from setup to breakdown.
• Supervise and mentor banquet staff, captains, and servers, providing performance feedback to enhance service delivery and team efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), meticulously overseeing event setup and breakdown while maintaining attention to detail and timing.
• Partner with culinary and event planning teams to execute events that align with brand and client standards, resulting in memorable experiences.
• Monitor labor, food, and beverage expenses to support budgeting and cost control initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with the Banquet Manager and event planners to ensure seamless execution of event details, including setup, timing, and guest preferences.
• Supervise and direct banquet staff, assigning duties and ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet event needs.
• Oversee the setup and breakdown of event spaces ensuring compliance with specifications for tables, decor, and amenities.
• Monitor service quality during events, addressing guest concerns promptly to maintain Sandestin's standards of excellence.
• Train Banquet staff on service standards and procedures while fostering a positive team environment to enhance overall performance.

• Led the setup and service of upscale bar operations for high-profile events, ensuring an elegant atmosphere and exceptional guest experiences.
• Delivered white glove service by providing attentive, personalized services to guest, ensuring every detail is meticulously attended to for a luxurious experience.
• Supervised and trained bar staff on service standards, promoting efficient operations and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Customized drink menus in collaboration with clients, accommodating specifics preferences and dietary restrictions to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Resolved guest inquiries and concerns promptly, maintaining high service excellence and fostering positive relationships with clients.

• Led the setup and breakdown of banquet areas, ensuring attention to detail and adherence to event specifications for a seamless experience.
• Maintained thorough knowledge of event layouts, including table, seat an station assignments, to optimize service flow and guest satisfaction.
• Anticipated guest needs and consistently exceeded service expectations, fostering engagement regarding food and beverage offerings.
• Delivered high-quality service by promptly addressing guest concerns and special request with professionalism and care.
• operated and maintained food and beverage equipment, adhering to safe food handling procedures and maintaining high cleanliness standards.

• Consistently exceeded sales goals maintaining 190% to goal average.

• Motivate and mentor peers to help them reach their personal sales goals.

• Consistently meet and exceed all sales goals.

• Always using my public relations skills to maintain a steady inbound for sales.

• Consistently maintaining a healthy and exciting culture in our store.

• Develop and build a strong referral base with my customers in the Seattle area.

• Regularly obtained 100% on the secret shopper surveys.

• Participate in the weekly cycle counts and monthly physical counts.

• Participate with all shipping and receiving.