Jay Meredith
Portland,OR
Summary
High-energy Food and Beverage management professional, offers proven skills in strengthening operational procedures, enhancing team productivity and streamlining processes. Adaptable in changing environments with strategic decision-making skills. Performance-oriented and hardworking to create approaches to boost long-term business success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Multnomah Falls Lodge
Bridal Veil , OR
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Planned and executed private parties and weddings.
Assistant General Manager
Portland City Grill
Portland, OR
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Bi-weekly liquor orders to maintain pars for main, service and banquet bars
- Proficient in Aloha, NBO, ShiftNotes
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Bi-monthly full house inventory
- FOH floor manager for 800+ guests on holiday events
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
Beverage Manager/Bar Manager
American Waterways
Portland, OR
04.2015 - 06.2021
- Slashed overall pour cost by 10% company wide by identifying key replacements without sacrificing quality
- Redesigned menus to reflect a more modern feel
- Saved tens of thousands of dollars in buying certain equipment instead of renting
- Successfully maintained the positive growth of 7 bars in 5 locations
- Pour and serve groups from 1-450 in fast paced environment
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
General Manager
Whiskey Dolls
Portland, OR
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Rebranded and resurrected previous establishment into a thriving business
- Showed continued achievements in monthly and quarterly goals
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Bar Manager
The Refectory
Portland, OR
04.2001 - 09.2014
- Reduced overall labor cost by 7%
- Established an industry leading nightclub with headliner acts
- Negotiated prices and fees to ensure the continuation and enhancements of services
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
Education
B.S. - Business Economics
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COSkills
- Budget Controls
- Business Operations Knowledge
- Employee Discipline
- Profit and Loss Control
- Inventory Control
- Training and Development
- Customer Relationship Management
Timeline
General Manager
Multnomah Falls Lodge
07.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant General Manager
Portland City Grill
06.2021 - 07.2022
Beverage Manager/Bar Manager
American Waterways
04.2015 - 06.2021
General Manager
Whiskey Dolls
09.2014 - 04.2015
Bar Manager
The Refectory
04.2001 - 09.2014
B.S. - Business Economics
University of Colorado At Boulder
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