Jewel A. Hester
Blythewood
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food and Beverage
Double Tree by Hilton
Columbia
11.2017 - Current
- Orchestrated all facets of the food and beverage operation, encompassing marketing initiatives, staff development, financial planning, and labor/revenue forecasting.
- Served as an executive committee member, fostering seamless communication and collaboration between the food and beverage department and other hotel divisions.
- Managed the culinary department, including procurement, purchasing, sanitation training, and precise inventory control.
Director of Sales & Marketing
10 Park Lanes & Entertainment
Charlotte
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Supervised all Sales and Catering activities.
- Directed all Social Media content and marketing strategies.
- Cultivated and managed all Community Outreach and Non-Profit Relationships.
Director of Events
O'Henry Hotel & Proximity Hotel
Greensboro
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed all aspects of the Events operation, including staff training, budgeting, and forecasting labor and revenue.
Events Director
Proximity Hotel
Greensboro
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Directed all facets of the Events operation, encompassing staff training, budgeting, and forecasting labor and revenue.
General Manager
Yancy's Restaurant & Night Club
Raleigh
02.2008 - 08.2008
- Spearheaded all aspects of the food and beverage operation, including marketing, staff training, budgeting, and forecasting labor and revenue.
- Scheduled and booked all live entertainment performances.
Asst Club House Manager
Carolina Country Club
Raleigh
04.2007 - 02.2008
- Oversaw all aspects of the food and beverage operation, including marketing, staff training, budgeting, and forecasting labor and revenue.
- Managed day-to-day outlet operations.
F&B Director
Hilton
Durham
07.2006 - 03.2007
- Directed all aspects of the food and beverage operation, including marketing, staff training, budgeting, and forecasting labor and revenue.
- Acted as an executive committee member, coordinating communication between the food and beverage department and other hotel departments.
- Supervised the culinary department, managing ordering, purchasing, sanitation training, and inventory control.
F&B Director
Holiday Inn
Fort Lauderdale
04.2005 - 06.2006
- Spearheaded all aspects of the food and beverage operation, including marketing, staff training, budgeting, and forecasting labor and revenue.
- Collaborated as an executive committee member to synchronize communication between the food and beverage department and other hotel departments.
- Oversaw the culinary department, directing procurement, purchasing, sanitation training, and inventory control.
F&B Director
Holiday Inn Select
Claymont
01.2003 - 03.2005
- Led all facets of the food and beverage operation, including marketing, staff training, budgeting, and forecasting labor and revenue.
- Functioned as an executive committee member, facilitating communication between the food and beverage department and other hotel departments.
- Managed the culinary department, overseeing ordering, purchasing, sanitation training, and inventory control.
Restaurant & Bar Manager
Sheraton Capital Center Hotel
Raleigh
02.2001 - 01.2003
- Directed day-to-day restaurant operations.
- Developed innovative menus.
- Maintained effective food and beverage cost controls.
- Facilitated staff training and development.
Restaurant Manager
Adams Mark Hotel
Philadelphia
04.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed daily restaurant operations.
- Contributed to menu development.
- Ensured adherence to food and beverage cost controls.
Timeline
Director of Food and Beverage
Double Tree by Hilton
11.2017 - Current
Director of Sales & Marketing
10 Park Lanes & Entertainment
07.2017 - 11.2017
Director of Events
O'Henry Hotel & Proximity Hotel
07.2013 - 07.2017
Events Director
Proximity Hotel
10.2008 - 07.2013
General Manager
Yancy's Restaurant & Night Club
02.2008 - 08.2008
Asst Club House Manager
Carolina Country Club
04.2007 - 02.2008
F&B Director
Hilton
07.2006 - 03.2007
F&B Director
Holiday Inn
04.2005 - 06.2006
F&B Director
Holiday Inn Select
01.2003 - 03.2005
Restaurant & Bar Manager
Sheraton Capital Center Hotel
02.2001 - 01.2003
Restaurant Manager
Adams Mark Hotel
04.1999 - 01.2001