John Kelly
Heber,UT
Summary
Goal-oriented Team Manager dedicated to meeting team performance objectives and achieving set targets. Offering 25 years of extensive leadership experience in hospitality. Committed individual well-versed in providing thorough training, setting team goals and developing innovative strategies. Superb oral and written communication skills paired with excellent time management and leadership abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Supervisor
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley
Park City, UT
11.2024 - Current
- Part of the team that opened the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, the first new hotel in the East Village expansion of Deer Valley ski resort.
- Trained and mentored staff on service standards, enhancing performance and service quality.
- Oversaw banquet operations ensuring exceptional guest experiences through effective team coordination.
Seasonal Restaurant Manager
Deer Valley-SilverLake Restaurants
Park City, UT
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed all restaurants in the Lodge including Mariposa Fine Dining, Sticky Wicket Bar and Grill, Royal Street Cafe and SilverLake cafeteria.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives to increase brand visibility and attract new customers.
Restaurant Owner/Operator
CJ'S Tavern
Spring Lake, NJ
02.2000 - 09.2023
- Designed and built a successful new restaurant in a highly competitive market.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized catering services tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
- Established strong vendor relationships for sourcing high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures.
Education
Hospitality Management
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJSkills
- Guest relations
- Event management
- Sales and marketing
- Banquet operations
- Venue coordination
- Team management
- Employee development
- Proficient in Point of Sale systems
- Advanced Spanish
Timeline
Banquet Supervisor
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley
11.2024 - Current
Seasonal Restaurant Manager
Deer Valley-SilverLake Restaurants
11.2023 - 04.2024
Restaurant Owner/Operator
CJ'S Tavern
02.2000 - 09.2023
Hospitality Management
Atlantic Cape Community College