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Eric Morris

Eric Morris

Salem,Massachusetts

Summary

Dynamic Catering Manager with a proven track record at Above and Beyond Catering, excelling in event planning and staff leadership. Successfully reduced costs through strategic negotiations and enhanced operational efficiency. Skilled in food and beverage costing, with a strong focus on maximizing guest satisfaction and team performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Catering Manager /Managing Bartender

Above and Beyond Catering
11.2018 - Current


  • Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
  • Plan, organize, and control the operations of a catered events of 20 - 400+ guests.
  • Supervise both front and back of the house staff.



General Manager

Mercy Tavern
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Drove business growth while leading operations.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and payroll.

General Manager

Above and Beyond Catering
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.

Education

No Degree - Liberal Arts / Theater

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Skills

  • Attendance oversight
  • Event planning proficiency
  • Food and beverage costing
  • ServSafe manager
  • Staff leadership
  • Schedule control

Certification

TIPS certified

Interests

  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Acting, improv, and Theater

Timeline

Catering Manager /Managing Bartender

Above and Beyond Catering
11.2018 - Current

General Manager

Mercy Tavern
02.2018 - 11.2018

General Manager

Above and Beyond Catering
02.2017 - 02.2018

No Degree - Liberal Arts / Theater

Hamline University

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