Hi, I’m
JAY WILLIAMS
Santa Rosa Beach,Fl.
Summary
Food & Beverage Director, Director of Restaurants, and General Manager. Experienced senior level manager specializing in service, sales, marketing, and profitability. Directing daily operations in the food & beverage industry, have been able to achieve Forbes five-star service ratings and maintain a positive and productive work environment. With extensive knowledge in the industry, (including a Sous Chef) have produced and maintained profitable results. As an owner, manager, and director have established positive working relations with vendors and distributors. With a positive approach to employee relations and ability to train, have been able to motivate and further develop associates. Over 30 + years of Management / ownership / training very high- end service, as well as casual dining. All while maintaining and implementing core competencies to include effective labor management, and cost controls. Successfully assisted in budgets exceeding 34 million dollars. Proven success in forecasting, strategic planning, cutting costs, and increasing revenue. Experienced in developing a strong kitchen crew, highly trained in quality & sanitation control. Excellent leadership and communication skills
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Keller Williams Realty Co
Licensed Realtor Associate
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained strong work ethic while working from home office.
- Achieved my Real Estate License during covid 19
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiated sales
ClubCorp; Seven Years
General Manager
07.2013 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Responsible for ALL Club operations, to include directing and managing a Membership Director, F&B Director, Chef, and Private Events Director (over 30 weddings a year), wine dinners monthly
- Formally Sous Chef with Callaway Gardens Resort in Pine Mountain, Ga.
- Achieved award for increased a-la-carte food sales within company
Blue Mabel Restaurant
General Manager / Consultant
02.2019 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Open new concept, including all day-to-day operations, including systems creation and implementation, menu design and personnel hiring and training
- Put business plan together that would maximize space to achieve highest amount of profitability
- Met with POS vendors to choose best system for restaurant
- Wrote all employee manuals
- Finished restaurant is on Hr. wait daily
JW Marriott Resort 18 Oaks Steakhouse
General Manager
05.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
The Greenbrier Resort
F&B Director
11.2010 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Managed four restaurants and five bars including Hotel Lobby Bar, Trained entire FOH staff in successfully achieving Forbes five – star rating in Casino and Lobby Bar for 10 straight months
- Responsible for ALL food served for PGA golf tournament.
- Oversaw 3 Restaurants in Casino
- Successful with Union Negotiations
- Developed an employee incentive program that rewarded above & beyond service
- Mentored two employees to become part of management team
McKendrick’s Steak House
Manager
03.2005 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Rated top 10 Steak Houses in Country
- 7 million in sales annually, with 2 million in Wine alone
- Service manager
Education
Seminole Community CollegeSanford, Fl
Associate of Arts from Psychology
University Overview
- Received full Baseball scholarship
University of Central FloridaOrlando, Fl.
University Overview
Attended college on a Baseball scholarship
Transferred from Seminole C.C.
Columbus State UniversityColumbus, Ga.
Bachelor of Science from Recreational Management
University Overview
Returned to finish my degree in Recreational Management at age 30 .
While still on a baseball scholarship (Oldest Full scholarship athlete in Country)
Skills
- Successfully assisted in Budgets exceeding 34 million dollars
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Excellent reducing expenses and minimizing waste
- Experienced Coach, trainer, and time management
- Strong hiring practices resulting in low turnover
Timeline
Licensed Realtor Associate
Keller Williams Realty Co
09.2020 - Current
General Manager / Consultant
Blue Mabel Restaurant
02.2019 - 07.2019
General Manager
ClubCorp; Seven Years
07.2013 - 01.2019
General Manager
JW Marriott Resort 18 Oaks Steakhouse
05.2012 - 06.2013
F&B Director
The Greenbrier Resort
11.2010 - 03.2013
Manager
McKendrick’s Steak House
03.2005 - 10.2010
Seminole Community College
Associate of Arts from Psychology
University of Central Florida
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science from Recreational Management
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