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Jason Ostler

Jason Ostler

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Accomplished hospitality executive with a proven track record, adept at strategic planning, financial results and staff development. Spearheaded a world-class management team, enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menu planning and sustainable practices at multiple resorts. Skilled in multi-unit management, and financial analysis, demonstrating a significant impact on operational efficiency and revenue growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Director of Food and Beverage

Brighton Resort
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed events, new offerings and outlets to help the department and resort grow and become a year round, four season operation.
  • Supervised and collaborated with banquet and catering sales to create menu's, rental rates, standards of service and strategic plans for increasing and elevating the resorts private event offering.
  • Increased revenue and overall food and beverage presence and prestige over every winter season through collaboration and communication with entire organization.
  • Implemented sustainable practices in line with corporate social responsibility guidelines, reducing environmental impact while maintaining quality standards.
  • Launched successful special events programming to drive additional revenue streams during off-peak times.

Director of On-Mountain Dining and Special Events

Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
01.2019 - 11.2022
  • Manage all aspects of running food and beverage operations for a ski and summer resort.
  • Financial responsibility including P&L management and reporting both inside and out of the department.
  • Developing strong leadership and guest service within outlets and implementing quality training programs to ensure progress.
  • Continuous development of logistics to maximize efficiency in a unique environment, including product delivery and inventory management at multiple on mountain seasonal outlets.
  • Menu planning and development
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Dining and Entertainment Operations Manager

Snowbasin Resort
10.2012 - 01.2019
  • Led all outlets FOH operations resort wide including banquet and catering and special events.
  • Developed strong teams and leadership within all outlets
  • Large scale event management and development.
  • Lead and manage all aspects of the banquet and catering offering at the resort, this included working with sales and clients for optimal BEO's and event execution.

Senior Event Planner and Onsite Coordinator

Bacchus Event Services
01.2011 - 10.2012

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Management

The Art Institute of Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Menu planning and development with an emphasis on elevating concepts and creating new offerings as well as dietary and allergen planning and consideration
  • Sales and event planning for banquet and catering and special events for both private clients and public offerings
  • Property maintenance and repair planning and coordination including new construction, remodels and daily maintenance
  • Capital expenditure identification, planning and implementation
  • Multi unit management including new openings, concept updates and day to day operations for all levels of service including fast casual, banquets and catering, special events and fine dining
  • P&L responsibility including analysis of results to identify areas of concern, collaboration to ensure accuracy and goal setting to ensure positive progress

Accomplishments

  • Achieved highest employee satisfaction scores of any department in all seasons at Snowbird resort
  • Raised employee satisfaction scores every year at Brighton resort
  • Increased revenue and offerings every year at Brighton Resort
  • Created award wining food and entertainment offerings at Snowbasin, Snowbird and Brighton resorts.
  • Oversaw the planning, development, completion and opening of new on mountain facility and on mountain operations at Brighton Resort.
  • Developed over 20 different front line staff to achieve management and leadership roles at Snowbaisn, Snowbird and Brighton as well as outside opportunities.
  • Spearheaded and participated in multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives at all resorts.
  • Created and participated in multiple community charity events including Survivors at the Summit, Hogle Zoo Rendezvous and Bark at the Basin.

Certification

  • ServSafe certification: Food Handling
  • National HOST Security Certified
  • SIPS and TIPS certified
  • WSET Level 2 award in wine

Professional References

  • Peter Baker - Food and Beverage executive and business owner - 716-359-1121
  • Frederic Barbier - Senior VP of Hospitality, Boyne Resorts - 801-792-3588
  • Justin Hyde - Multi Outlet Director - Jupiter, Florida- 208-721-2769
  • Breanna Escobar - General Manager- Brighton Resort- 801-755-5458
  • Ahmad Hammoud - F&B Director Intercontinental Hotels - Former Colleague - 801-300-3319

Work Availability

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Timeline

Director of Food and Beverage

Brighton Resort
10.2022 - Current

Director of On-Mountain Dining and Special Events

Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
01.2019 - 11.2022

Dining and Entertainment Operations Manager

Snowbasin Resort
10.2012 - 01.2019

Senior Event Planner and Onsite Coordinator

Bacchus Event Services
01.2011 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Management

The Art Institute of Salt Lake City

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