KATHLEEN BUSH
Reading,MA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in club dining operations and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Food & Beverage Director
Essex County Club
12.2021 - Current
- Run all food and beverage operations for the club including year round dining operations, seasonal al fresco and fast casual dining amenities
- Collaborate with the executive chef to build menu offerings
- Leading a dynamic team with emphasis on creating cultural standards for a positive work environment, with the help of two supporting managers.
- Oversee a team with over 50 employees in peak season.
- Coordinating with department heads for successful execution of tournament experiences
- Monitor budgets and monthly fiscal reports to maintain healthy operations
- Create programming experiences to increase member engagement
- Plan, coordinate and execute all events; build and distribute all event orders
- Grow the food and beverage operations from $1.7 million to now over $2.1 million.
Clubhouse Manager
Boston Yacht Club
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Manage all activity related to events, dining and clubhouse operations
- Coordinate, plan and execute events from first inquiry to tear down of the event
Food & Beverage Manager
Boston Yacht Club
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Interviewing, hiring, and training of all food and beverage front of houe staff.
- Managing, ordering & maintaining liquor inventories
- Cultivating an evolving beverage program
- Creating programs to expand member engagement
- Menu design and event promotion graphic design.
General Manager
Roxy's Lynnfield
01.2017 - 03.2018
Bar Manager
The Golf Club on Turner Hill
04.2013 - 03.2018
Education
Medical Coding Certificate - Mathematics
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA01.2013
Mathematics
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA01.2011
Skills
- Problem solving
- Constructive Communication
- Creativity
- Passionate about member experience
- Immersive hands on leadership
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience in Jonas and Club Essentials
- Graphic Design through Canva
- Food and beverage operations
- Menu pricing
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
Timeline
Food & Beverage Director
Essex County Club
12.2021 - Current
Clubhouse Manager
Boston Yacht Club
03.2021 - 12.2021
Food & Beverage Manager
Boston Yacht Club
03.2018 - 03.2021
General Manager
Roxy's Lynnfield
01.2017 - 03.2018
Bar Manager
The Golf Club on Turner Hill
04.2013 - 03.2018
Medical Coding Certificate - Mathematics
North Shore Community College
Mathematics
Framingham State University
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