DARRELL WILLIAMS
Summary
As a F & B Manager I've been responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of food and beverage operations in many different aspects of food service, including, budget management, team leadership, customer service, menu curation and, compliance with health and safety regulations. I am Highly-motivated and detail- oriented and seeking greater career opportunities to leverage team leadership experience to pursue business development and room for professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Food & Beverage Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
04.2022 - Current
- Organize, direct and evaluate food and beverage service.
- Recruitment and training of staff.
- Shift scheduling.
- Performance management; monitor staff performance and provide feedback.
- Purchase and control of inventory.
- Monitor revenues and expenses.
- Ensure practice of heath and safety regulations.
- Negotiate supplier arrangements for food and beverage products.
- Negotiate with clients for use of facilities for catering, parties, banquets, etc.
Kitchen Supervisor
Sodexo Eating Recovery Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervise and manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance reviews.
- Ensure all kitchen staff are properly trained and are following all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently.
- Monitor and maintain adequate kitchen inventory levels.
- Ensure that recipes and food preparation instructions are followed correctly.
- Monitor food quality and presentation.
- Ensure that all equipment is in good working order.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Assist in menu planning and development.
Food Service Manager
The Baltimore Station
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Hire, train, discipline, and sometimes fire employees.
- Order food and beverages, equipment, and supplies.
- Oversee food preparation and other kitchen operations.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas.
- Ensure that employees comply with health and food safety standards.
- Address complaints regarding food quality or service.
- Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
- Manage budgets and payroll records.
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
Kitchen Supervisor
Encore at Turf Valley
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Food safety: Ensuring food safety by following food safety practices and reducing the risk of cross-contamination, food poisoning, and other unsafe conditions.
- Sanitation: Maintaining high-quality food standards and ensuring that the kitchen staff complies with health and sanitation requirements.
- Food preparation: Supervising food preparation and cooking, and being directly involved in the process.
- Customer relations: Maintaining customer relations and dealing with customer complaints and queries.
- Menu planning: Planning menus.
- Training: Training new employees.
- Safety: Adhering to all applicable safety rules and practices.
- Personal cleanliness: Maintaining good grooming and personal cleanliness.
- Inventory: Managing the kitchen's inventory by checking stock.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary
University of Baltimore
1420 N Charles St, Baltimore Md 2120205.2022
Skills
- Labor Management
- Menu development
- Cost Control
- Front of House Management
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
Additional Information
- Food Service Management
- Business Acumen
- ServSafe
- Customer / Client Satisfaction
Roles And Responsibilities
- Delegate food preparation duties down to cooks and follow-up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise related culinary activity.
- Manage al F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards.
- Leads F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel.
- Report on management regarding sales results and productivity.
- Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements.
- Oversee food preparation in dining venues.
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
Sodexo Eating Recovery Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
Food & Beverage Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
04.2022 - Current
Food Service Manager
The Baltimore Station
10.2020 - 11.2023
Kitchen Supervisor
Encore at Turf Valley
09.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary
University of Baltimore
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