JASON URUSKI
Magnolia
Summary
Accomplished Food and Beverage Manager with strong background in overseeing operations of various dining establishments. Proficient in optimizing food and beverage cost, enhancing customer satisfaction, and implementing innovative marketing strategies aimed at increasing sales. Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage, train and motivate teams for peak performance. Notable success in improving operational efficiency while delivering superior quality services.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Food & Beverage Manager
Bluejack National
Montgomery
01.2025 - Current
- Managed food and beverage operations to ensure high-quality service and guest satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff to enhance service skills and product knowledge.
- Monitored inventory levels to minimize waste and optimize cost efficiency.
- Executed successful catering events by coordinating logistics and managing staff assignments.
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, cost management, menu planning and customer service.
Office Manager/Bookkeeper, Shift Manager, Server, Caterer
County Line on the Hill Barbeque Restaurant
Austin
10.2001 - 04.2015
- Balance subsidiary accounts by reconciling receipts, expenses and cash drawer
- Perform time edits for all hourly associates
- Field client billing inquiries
- Supervise a service staff of 20-25 associates
- Interact with dining patrons to ensure satisfaction and resolve any conflicts
- Prepare and dish food for buffet service
- Deliver, prepare and set up all equipment, tools and food & beverage products needed to accommodate off site catering events, execute service and perform all breakdown and clean up duties
Club Manager
Omni Resorts Barton Creek
Austin
04.2013 - 11.2014
- All responsibilities detailed below as Director of Food & Beverage and Sales & Marketing
- Communicate with heads of all departments to outline and assess the overall condition of operations, assign responsibilities as needed and ensure accountability in order to maintain the integrity of the club
- Preside over quarterly meetings with the club's Board of Governors to address the state of the club and solicit feedback
- Hire, train, develop, schedule and supervise a team of 15 - 20 associates for all positions in the Food & Beverage department
Director of Food & Beverage and Sales & Marketing
Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Austin
09.1998 - 08.2010
- Forecast revenue for dining room, catering events and beverage cart sales in order to assess staffing needs and manage labor costs
- Oversee marketing, sales, departmental coordination and execution of private catering events
- Conceive, organize, promote and execute service of special events for club member participation
- Perform time edits, distribute gratuities and process and submit payroll for Food & Beverage and Golf Operations departments
- Develop and distribute daily revenue report
- Oversee food and beverage inventory on a monthly basis for cost control purposes
- Purchase food and beverage inventory to maintain par levels; track general ledger expenses against budgeted amounts and submit invoices to accounting
- Conduct daily meetings with service staff to inform them of featured menu items and service standards in order to foster professional growth of associates and provide seamless service to club members
- Selected to assist in the reopening of the Holly Inn at Pinehurst Resort by training food & beverage staff, implementing service standards and arranging the layout of point of sales system
- Invited to return to Pinehurst Resort to manage the Corporate Hospitality Village located on the tournament grounds of the 1999 U.S. Open
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Lone Star College
Houston, TX10-2023
Biology
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX01.1997
Skills
- Cost management
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Quality control
References
REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Food & Beverage Manager
Bluejack National
01.2025 - Current
Club Manager
Omni Resorts Barton Creek
04.2013 - 11.2014
Office Manager/Bookkeeper, Shift Manager, Server, Caterer
County Line on the Hill Barbeque Restaurant
10.2001 - 04.2015
Director of Food & Beverage and Sales & Marketing
Barton Creek Resort & Spa
09.1998 - 08.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Lone Star College
Biology
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN