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Grimsby Daniel
Food and Beverage Executive Management
La Quinta,CA
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Summary
Seasoned and experienced food service director with a strong background in operations management and team development. Expertise in implementing standard operating procedures that enhance quality and consistency, and in negotiating vendor contracts to optimize performance. Committed to fostering a safe and compliant workplace while driving departmental growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Director
Spotlight 29 Casino
Coecchella, Ca
04.2025 - 09.2026
- Managed daily operations of food and beverage department to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Collaborated with management and culinary staff to develop diverse menus across all venues.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance departmental consistency and performance.
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated staff to build a high-performing team aligned with goals.
- Participated in strategic discussions to approve departmental decisions.
- Analyzed monthly profit and loss statements with finance team to assess performance.
- Regulated expenditures while monitoring daily departmental costs.
- Enforced safety, health, and environmental policies for workplace compliance.
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
TACHI PALACE CASINO & RESORT
Lemoore, CA
07.2000 - 04.2025
- Provided immediate support to the Director of Food and Beverage by backing up during absences and collaborating in departmental planning, executive-level decisions, and special projects, ensuring seamless leadership continuity
- Drove departmental growth from four venues to seventeen venues, expanding service offerings and market presence
- Assisted in the department's financial growth of over 800% in yearly revenue by implementing strategic initiatives and operational improvements
- Implemented and managed projects, recommending enhancements and changes to improve operations, resulting in increased efficiency across venues
- Coordinated with Purchasing, Culinary Team, and multiple departments to ensure uniform operation of 17 venues, streamlining communication and enhancing operational consistency
- Assisted in creating and implementing a yearly departmental budget, facilitating effective financial planning
- Developed quality staff through recruitment, training, coaching, and evaluation of all Departmental Management, enhancing team retention and performance
- Ensured the quality and performance of 400+ employees by creating and implementing trainings, upholding expectations, guidelines, and standards, and driving consistent service excellence
- Participated in the creation and approval of all menus, enhancing guest satisfaction and menu diversity
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and maintained healthy relationships while monitoring for quality and service, optimizing vendor performance
- Enforced all safety, health, and environmental policies, supporting a safe and compliant workplace
- Achieved recognition as 2011 Manager of the Year for outstanding leadership and operational results
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
- Menu engineering
- P&L management
- Operations management
- Standard operating procedures
- Food safety compliance
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Business development strategies
- Restaurant management practices
- Event management
- Banquet planning
- Team leadership
- Recruiting
- Customer service
- Analytical skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Communication mastery
- Hospitality industry knowledge
- Pricing strategies and analysis
- Mentoring
- Operational oversight
- Product management principles
Certification
- Certified ServSafe Instructor/Proctor
October 2019 to October 2026
TIPS Certified Trainer
December 2007 to March 2025
TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures)
Timeline
Food and Beverage Director
Spotlight 29 Casino
04.2025 - 09.2026
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
TACHI PALACE CASINO & RESORT
07.2000 - 04.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
San Diego State University