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JON GARY FINNELL
Las Vegas,NV
Work Preference
Summary
Motivated performer in food and beverage operations. Skilled in multi-property management. Committed to providing an atmosphere of excellent employee moral and impeccable guest service. Sense of urgency at all times with a constant eye for details. Ability to meet deadlines. Budget controls and labor, menu planning and execution, master bartender. Always looking through a lens of continuous improvement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Manager
Virgin Hotels
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
- Developed and executed successful marketing campaign, introducing themed dining events that significantly boosted patronage during off-peak hours.
- Collaborated with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food preparation and timely delivery to customers.
Food and Beverage Manager
Sahara Hotel And Casino
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns, and distress with amicable interactions.
- Selected wine, beer and alcohol products based on customer feedback and local product availability.
- Adhered to corporate efficiency and profitability goals for beverage purchasing and distribution.
- Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
- Coordinated daily and nightly shift safety and sanitation procedures for bar areas and entire restaurant.
- Improved beverage sales with introduction of curated wine and craft beer selection, appealing to wider range of tastes and preferences.
Director of Food and Beverage
HMSHOST
11.2017 - Current
- Running the day-to-day operations of a fifty two million dollar a year operation that included Chef David Burke's conceptual restaurant, Starbucks Coffee and Fresh Attractions. Duties and responsibilities included but not limited to scheduling, terminations, training of new management personnel. Ran the entire operation with a “hands on” management style that was engaging with team members as well as working within the confines of the collective bargaining unit. In charge of 200 Union team members. Staffing of all outlets on a daily basis.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through personalized service offerings tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
- Spearheaded staff development initiatives including ongoing training programs focused on customer service excellence, upselling techniques, and product knowledge enhancement.
Bartender
TheTailgater Tavern
11.2017 - Current
- Deliver a consistently high level of guest service. Maintain a safe and fun environment for customers identifying and resolving potential problems. Keeping up to date with health department guidelines. Cash handling and gaming transactions. Built a loyal patron following through consistently providing superior guest service.
Pool General Manager
The Mirage
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Operating the day to day activities of a large resort and casino pool. Did all the hiring of seasonal employees. Ensuring that all products were in stock and available for guests. Scheduled all pool staff in accordance with collective bargaining guidelines. Brought in vendor activation days for featured products. Responsible for monthly profit and loss. Supervision of assistant managers and staff. Oversaw the food outlets and cabana rentals.
Beverage Manager
ARIA Resort & Casino
05.2011 - 12.2015
- Running the day to day operations. Did ordering, payroll, fiscal reporting and inventory. Managed a team of seventy employees. Worked with all departments to ensure a seamless operation. Did one on one Forbes training for team members. Spearheaded Arias's cross functional recycling project for MGM'S My Green Advantage.
Director of Beverage
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Duties and responsibilities included working on harmonizing team member management relations. Assisting with the day and nightlife divisions. Open the new wing of the Hotel. Built four bars from ground up furnished and staffed. Brought in talent for the new Laux bar. Ordering, payroll and monthly profit and loss.
Director of Food and Beverage
Play Las Vegas Gaming
- Duties and responsibilities included multi-property management for five downtown casinos. Hiring all management and staff. Opened the firefly restaurant. Daily fiscal reporting. Did negotiations for the 2008 collective bargaining agreements.
- Coordinated seamless event execution for both small-scale gatherings and large-scale banquets or conferences.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term goals and strategic plans for the food and beverage department.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Senior Beverage Director
Scores Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club
- Opened one of Las Vegas's high end Gentlemen's clubs from ground up. Ordered all products for initial launch. Implemented standard operating procedures for restaurants and five bars. Kept an on hand wine Inventory of over one million dollars. Programmed all point of sales terminals. Opened Degori's steakhouse and lounge. Voted best restaurant two years in a row.
Beverage Manager
Palms Casino Resort
- Restructuring of the beverage department. development new concepts for cocktail menus that increased revenues by 18 percent. Won two awards one for Employee engagement and one for Sequence of service
Education
Associate of Science -
MGM University
Skills
- Team Member Relations
- Cost Control Strategies
- Product Knowledge
- Loss Preventions
- Motivational Training
- Attention To Details
- Menu Planning
- Micros, Infogenesis
- Collective Bargaining
- Guest Service
- Convention sales
- Marketing and Hotel operations
- Purchasing strategy
- Customer service experience
- Health and safety
- Supplier negotiations
- Customer engagement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
Timeline
Food and Beverage Manager
Virgin Hotels
01.2023 - 08.2025
Food and Beverage Manager
Sahara Hotel And Casino
06.2019 - 03.2021
Director of Food and Beverage
HMSHOST
11.2017 - Current
Bartender
TheTailgater Tavern
11.2017 - Current
Pool General Manager
The Mirage
12.2015 - 11.2017
Beverage Manager
ARIA Resort & Casino
05.2011 - 12.2015
Director of Beverage
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
09.2008 - 05.2011
Director of Food and Beverage
Play Las Vegas Gaming
Associate of Science -
MGM University
Senior Beverage Director
Scores Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club
Beverage Manager
Palms Casino Resort
Awards
Awards: Best of Las Vegas.
Summary
As an engaging communicator with a proven track record in revenue growth per quarter. My focus on building strong professional relationships has been a beneficial asset throughout my career. I am serve safe certified and a Diversity Champion. Went through the Junior Executive program as one of the youngest to be accepted.
Extra information
Additional information and education is available on my curriculum vitae.
Work Availability
monday
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Publications
Behind the scenes of entertainment in Las Vegas and its influences on gaming revenues.
Tracking gaming revenues versus having entertainment and not, Rate of play as well as length of stay
Certification
- TAM Training - Current
- ServeSafe - Current
- Non-Gaming Current
Accomplishments
- Saved company $890.00 per month in inventory costs by finding new alcohol vendors.
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Interests
Software
Microsoft all
Affiliations
- Chamber of Commerce
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