Jeremiah Clarkson
Category 10
Murfreesboro,TN
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
1 Year 8 Months- Opened and directed new locations, developing all SOPs and implementing full operational, financial, and guest-experience management systems to ensure consistency and high performance.
- Turned around underperforming teams through coaching managers, rebuilding service standards, and enhancing communication and morale.
- Streamlined regional operations by standardizing service sequences, inventory procedures, and staff onboarding improving efficiency and reducing labor and product waste.
- Streamlined regional operations by standardizing service sequences, inventory procedures, and staff onboarding to enhance efficiency and minimize labor and product waste.
- Ryman Hospitality
Banquet Beverage Director
1 Year 4 Months- Directed banquet and beverage operations for conventions and hotel events serving up to 4,000 guests.
- Managed labor budgets, purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure cost control and quality maintenance.
- Partnered with event sales and culinary teams to develop custom beverage programs and signature cocktails.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised bar and banquet staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Achieved consistently high guest satisfaction scores for event service delivery.
Beverage Director
2 Years 3 Months- Directed all beverage operations for a luxury boutique hotel, including restaurant, in-room dining, and event services.
- Created innovative beverage programs to enhance guest experience and align with brand standards.
- Streamlined inventory systems and vendor partnerships, reducing waste and improving margins.
- Conducted FOH training initiatives to elevate service quality and drive upselling performance.
- Collaborated on marketing strategies to boost restaurant and bar revenue.
Assistant General Manager
2 Years 3 Months- Managed daily restaurant operations, enhancing service consistency and optimizing financial performance.
- Developed staff training programs, conducting quarterly performance reviews to foster team development.
- Partnered with ownership to implement sales-driving promotions and service enhancements.
- Partnered with ownership to implement promotions and service enhancements that drove sales.
- Directed daily operations across sales, service, staffing, and guest experience initiatives.
- Managed budgets, labor planning, and cost controls to improve operational efficiency.
Assistant General Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Directed front-of-house team performance and managed VIP events to support seamless guest experiences for high-profile guests.
- Owned scheduling of inventory and event logistics for multiple venues to support timely event execution.
- Rolled out new beverage programs and put staff service standards in place to support consistent service delivery.
- Provided personalized hospitality and meticulous attention to detail to enhance guest experience.
- Owned daily operations to maintain service standards by aligning staffing coverage and prioritizing workflow execution.
- Managed scheduling and labor coverage to maintain consistent team performance and operational continuity.
- Directed hiring training and performance coaching programs to support cross-functional team capability development.
- Oversaw compliance with safety licensing and company policy requirements to support safe, policy-aligned operations.
Education
- Classical Guitar
- Music Theory
Skills
Hotel & Restaurant Operations Management
Guest Experience & Service Excellence
P&L
Budgeting & Cost Control
Team Leadership & Training Development
Event & Banquet Management
Ability to work in fast-paced
high volume environments.
Food & Beverage Operations
Marketing & Sales Growth Strategies
Vendor
Community & Client Relations
Staffing
Scheduling & Performance Management
Timeline
General Manager
Category 10
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Banquet Beverage Director
The Hilton Americas Houston
10.2023 - 02.2025Read More
Beverage Director
The Thompson Chicago
07.2021 - 10.2023Read More
Assistant General Manager
Gemini
04.2019 - 07.2021Read More
Assistant General Manager
Shakespeare Theater
11.2016 - 03.2019Read More
Kent State University
from Music Theory
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Point Park University
from Classical Guitar
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