Jared Agre
Columbia,MO
Summary
Experienced Food and Beverage Director with a proven track record of overseeing and optimizing food service operations. Proficient in managing staff, inventory, and budgets to ensure efficient and profitable operations. Skilled in maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Director
Columbia Country Club
Columbia, MO
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted inventory audits on a regular basis to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize waste.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote special events or increase overall revenue.
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and submitted them to the club accountant for timely payments.
- Managed relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on high-quality products.
- Implemented strategies to improve cost efficiency of ingredients, labor, and equipment usage.
- Added new menu options by consulting with our chef and kitchen manager regarding updated menus.
- Assisted staff by bartending, serving food and beverages, or bussing tables.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Managed food service sales, costs and budget administration to keep operations in line with financial targets.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Event Liaison
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center
Columbia, MO
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Facilitated communication between staff members about event-related issues or concerns.
- Conducted pre-event walkthroughs of venues to verify availability of amenities.
- Evaluated success of each event by collecting feedback from participants.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Assisted with troubleshooting any issues that arose during the course of an event.
- Served as a liaison between event organizers and venue management teams.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Kitchen Cook
Shakespeares Pizza
Columbia, MO
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Stocked kitchen with supplies such as food ingredients and cooking utensils.
- Monitored kitchen inventory and reported needs for equipment repairs or replacements.
- Calculated and adjusted cooking times to accommodate high-volume orders or special events.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Notified manager immediately if any problems arose in the kitchen area.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO06-2013
Skills
- Menu development
- Menu pricing
- Cocktail pairing
- Labor management
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Club marketing
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Bar management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Food and Beverage Director
Columbia Country Club
05.2021 - Current
Event Liaison
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center
03.2019 - 04.2021
Kitchen Cook
Shakespeares Pizza
01.2015 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
University of Missouri
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