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Gregory Young

San Diego,CA

Summary

Passionate, spirited and classically trained food and beverage professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent guest service, directing operations and achieving culinary excellence. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food and beverage service. Accomplished Service and Bar Manager with 17-year proven ability to drive sales growth, reduce costs and build business relations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations and Ambassador of Aloha

Helia Brewing Co
San Diego, CA
03.2021 - Current

Building relationships with local businesses and thirsty humans. Control of production and the volume of inventory. Introducing new ideas and concepts that allow a new company to gain reputation and further growth.

Retail Solar Advisor

Sun Run Oahu
Honolulu, HI
10.2020 - 01.2021

To broaden home owners on the opportunities of owning solar and explain the value, not only to the user, but also the value to our beautiful planet. Direct sales, personal awareness, sales techniques on product and building relationships that further grow the company.

Bar and Service Manager

Maui Brewing Co. Kailua
Kailua, HI
10.2018 - 02.2020

Hired, trained, developed and monitored performance of service and bar department staff. Defined department objectives to run a smooth establishment. Communicated changes from management to to inform and educate department employees. Improved customer satisfaction by listening to complaints and finding appropriate ways to solving problems. Created appropriate and time efficient schedules to manage the restaurants needs. Dealt with guests needs and issues, consistently upholding professionalism and calmness to maintain customer satisfaction.

Server Captain and Bar Tender

Jakes Del Mar
San Diego, CA
03.2003 - 09.2018

Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons. Trained incoming staff on restaurant practices and procedures. Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service. Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales. Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business. Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Mira Costa College
San Diego, CA
01.2008

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Department Oversight
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Business Forecasting
  • Budget Control
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Schedule optimization
  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Director of Operations and Ambassador of Aloha

Helia Brewing Co
03.2021 - Current

Retail Solar Advisor

Sun Run Oahu
10.2020 - 01.2021

Bar and Service Manager

Maui Brewing Co. Kailua
10.2018 - 02.2020

Server Captain and Bar Tender

Jakes Del Mar
03.2003 - 09.2018

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Mira Costa College
Gregory Young