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Josue Abreu

DC, Maryland, & Virginia

Summary

  • Result-oriented Banquet Supervisor, Event Coordinator, & bartender with 15+ years of Food and Beverage Industry experience. Skilled in aligning hospitality and etiquette for business communication. Experienced bartender with proficiency in preparing and serving alcoholic drinks. Skilled in liquor inventory management, maintaining cleanliness, and catering to customer needs. Possesses exceptional dexterity, multitasking, and customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain/Bartender Supervisor

Bristow Manor Golf Club
Bristow, VA
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided guidance and direction to banquet staff regarding setup, meal service, clean-up. Prepared weekly reports detailing event information such as number of guests served, or revenue generated. Trained new employees on proper sanitation practices, customer service etiquette. Assisted in setting up banquet tables, chairs, and linens for events.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale system. Developed cost controls methods to reduce waste and maximize profits. Trained new bartenders on proper alcohol handling techniques and customer service etiquette.

Banquet Captain/Bartender

Main Event Caterers
Arlington, VA
02.2023 - Current
  • Provided guidance and direction to banquet staff regarding setup, meal service, clean-up. Conducted pre-shift meetings with staff to review daily events, tasks, and expectations.
  • Responded quickly to any unexpected changes or issues that arose during an event. Analyzed past performance data in order to identify potential improvement opportunities. Ensured compliance with alcohol policies by monitoring consumption at events.
  • Collaborated closely with catering managers on upcoming events and their needs. Assisted in setting up banquet tables, chairs, and linens for events. Maintained inventory of banquet equipment such as china, flatware, glassware. Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as cleaning chemicals.

Banquet Supervisor

Westwood Country Club
Vienna
06.2022 - Current
  • Trained new employees on food handling procedures and equipment usage, assigning tasks based on individual abilities. Conducted regular team meetings for discussing upcoming events and evaluating performance. Coordinated banquet staff to ensure seamless guest service by overseeing setup of tables, chairs, linens, place settings, centerpieces, and event decorations.

Banquet Captain

Dominion Valley Country Club
Haymarket
09.2017 - 06.2022
  • Daily supervision, coordination, and direction of all employees in the Banquet and Banquet Set-up Department, including staff supervision, tip distribution, ringing in of checks, alcohol distribution, etc
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of supplies. Monitored guest satisfaction levels throughout event duration. Managed scheduling for all banquet personnel including assigning shifts and tracking hours worked.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality

Johnson & Wales University-North Miami
North Miami Beach, FL
04-2008

High School Diploma -

Damascus High School
Damascus, MD
06.2007

Skills

  • Certified Professional Bartender
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Spanish 2nd
  • Customer service
  • Events Management
  • Banquet Captain Certified
  • Catering
  • Event Planning
  • Meal Preparation
  • Restaurant Management
  • Exquisite Hospitality

Certification

  • Caregiver Certification
  • CNA
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Food Safety Manager
  • Driver's License

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Title: Banquet Supervisor

Timeline

Captain/Bartender Supervisor

Bristow Manor Golf Club
10.2023 - Current

Banquet Captain/Bartender

Main Event Caterers
02.2023 - Current

Banquet Supervisor

Westwood Country Club
06.2022 - Current

Banquet Captain

Dominion Valley Country Club
09.2017 - 06.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality

Johnson & Wales University-North Miami

High School Diploma -

Damascus High School

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