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Hunter DeGraeve

Hunter DeGraeve

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Restaurant manager and sales consultant with 14 years of experience in fine dining and fast-paced environments. Proven track record in team building and management, enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in client relations and retention strategies, driving customer loyalty and satisfaction. Committed to continuous professional development and skill enhancement for self and team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Kings Seafood Company
Denver , CO
05.2022 - 08.2025
  • Administer all aspects of upscale fine dining restaurant, providing top-tier fresh seafood and unparalleled guest experiences
  • AORs include scheduling, daily restaurant operations, restaurant reporting via key indicators, and financial management. Directed server workgroup and private event servers for the last 3 years.
  • Streamlined ordering of China, glass, silver, and uniforms for FOH and BOH functions.
    Ensured oversight of P&L lines relevant to inventory management.
    Performed regular inventory counts for both front-of-house and back-of-house items.
  • Operating within high price point, high volume restaurant, generating over 8 million dollars in annual sales.

Hospitality Manager

Topgolf
Thornton, CO
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw management of Bayhost (Server) and Events Department from Aug 20' to Aug 21'
  • Oversaw management of Golf Services (Guest Services) from Aug 21 to Jan 22.
  • Oversaw Bar Department operations from Jan 22' to May 22'.
  • Schedule writer for associates using effective scheduling to maintain labor curve goals.
  • Bi-weekly Inventory to account for merchandise, limit variances, Maintain healthy COGs.
  • In charge of all liquor, beer, and wine ordering, invoice reconciling, and inventory.
  • Operational management over seasonal leagues that had the highest sales in the brand for 3 straight cycles.
  • Day to day operational management of events included training staff, logistical placement of events, upholding standards, and development of associates.
  • Part of operations teams that delivered unique guest experiences by delivering excellent customer service through golf entertainment, food, beverage, and engaged associates.

Sales Account Consultant

Topgolf
Germantown, MD
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Planned logistics and details for corporate and social groups that hosted functions at Topgolf.
  • Contributed to overall venue sales by reaching period goals set by Director of Sales for individual and overall team sales.
  • Built and fostered a network with local businesses, organizations, and patrons of the community.
  • Utilization of Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) to maximize efficiency while striving for personal development.
  • Position Eliminated throughout company due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Hospitality Manager

Topgolf
Chesterfield, MO
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Day to day operational management overseeing the events department, totaling over 8 million dollars in the first fiscal year. Including training staff, scheduling staff, and the logistical placement of events to maximize revenue.
  • Part of operations teams that delivered unique guest experiences by delivering excellent customer service through golf entertainment, food, beverage, and engaged associates.
  • Implemented and upheld brand standards to help grow the Topgolf brand in the greater St Louis metropolitan.
  • Exceeded yearly revenue goal by generating 25.2 million in sales during first fiscal year.

Hospitality Manager

TopGolf
Nashville, TN
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Facilitated daily operations and management of 400+ associates, ensuring guest satisfaction through quality food, beverage, customer service, and golf entertainment experience.
  • The assigned area of responsibility was helping to oversee the events department. This included staffing, scheduling, logistical placement of events, and daily operations of events.
  • Organization and setup for concerts taking place in the connected music venue, The Cowan.

Various Positions

Topgolf
Overland Park, KS
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Held positions in venue of Bayhost/Event Ambassador (Server), Brand Ambassador (Marketing), Facilitating training classes, and Event Team Lead.
  • Selected as part of the 20 person training team that hired and trained 400+ associates for the Topgolf Hillsboro venue outside of Portland, Oregon.
  • This included teaching skills and facilitating classes that implemented brand standards and core values.

Education

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Consultative sales
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team management
  • Planning and coordination
  • Conflict resolution
  • Profit and loss management

Hobbies

  • Golf
  • Disc golf
  • Trying new food and restaurants
  • Live music

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Kings Seafood Company
05.2022 - 08.2025

Hospitality Manager

Topgolf
08.2020 - 05.2022

Sales Account Consultant

Topgolf
11.2019 - 05.2020

Hospitality Manager

TopGolf
08.2018 - 05.2019

Hospitality Manager

Topgolf
05.2018 - 11.2019

Various Positions

Topgolf
05.2015 - 08.2017

Johnson County Community College

University of Kansas

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