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Katy Mong

Shepherdstown,United States

Summary

Experienced Collegiate Hospitality Food Service Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. Skilled in Human Resources, Client Relations, Food Service Operations, DEI, Public Speaking, Writing, Microsoft and Canva. Respected and trusted professional dedicated to creating a workplace environment that encourages perspectives from all different backgrounds. Building and maintaining relationships both internal and external in order to promote Inclusion and Diversity within our daily operations. Seasoned Food Service Manager bringing 5 years of Management experience. Proficient in business practices, standards of operation and customer needs. Empowering leader with passion for developing teams with focus on exceptional service delivery and customer retention. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Food Service Manager

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality
07.2020 - Current

Full Time: 40 hours weekly

  • Managing three higher education retail dining locations and a team of 35 employees: We Proudly Serve Starbucks, Wellness Cafe, Riverside Market and Convenience Store.
  • Recruited, Staffed, Hired, Trained service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Lead and Trained team through the hiring process: Screening calls, in-person interviews, initiating background checks, onboarding and orientation.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
  • Implementing innovative marketing initiatives to increase sales in dining services.
  • Responsible to execute corporate programs and promotions to increase sales.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with campus faculty and staff to build rapport and trust.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Maintained records of service transactions and customer feedback for future reference.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock.
  • Implemented strategies to increase customer service satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed customer loyalty programs to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and active listening.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by 15%.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.

Retail Manager

Compass Group USA
10.2019 - 05.2020

Full Time: 40 hours weekly

  • Organized campus dining events to increase student, faculty and staff involvement
  • Collaborated with on campus student organizations to create communication pathways with dining services
  • Trained and Developed talent to encourage internal promotion.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Food and Beverage Lead Trainer

Hollywood Casino
05.2011 - 01.2020

Full Time: 40 hours weekly

  • Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide a training process to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
  • Maintained clean and organized work space to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures.
  • Supported and assisted team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints.
  • Collaborated with other staff to facilitate efficient service.
  • Monitored service area inventory and replenished as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS - Hospitality Administration/Management

Shepherd University
05.2011

Skills

  • Human Resources
  • Office Administration
  • Data Analytics
  • Risk Management
  • Process Implementation
  • Data Management
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Project Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Team Leadership

Certification

ServSafe Manager Skills Hiring Recruiting Management Team Management Food Service Operations Hospitality Management Client Relations Compliance Leadership Development Networking

Affiliations

WISH Member 2023 - Woman Investing in Shepherd University

References

Jeffrey Soloway

Aramark Food Service Director  

Phone: (540) 664-3418 Email: soloway-jeffery@aramark.com


Jack Shaw

Shepherd University Associate Vice President for Campus Services

Phone: (304) 876-5149 Email: jshaw@shepherd.edu


Jennifer Flora

Shepherd University Wellness Center Director

Phone: (304) 671-2441 Email: JFLORA@shepherd.edu

Timeline

Retail Food Service Manager

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality
07.2020 - Current

Retail Manager

Compass Group USA
10.2019 - 05.2020

Food and Beverage Lead Trainer

Hollywood Casino
05.2011 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - BS - Hospitality Administration/Management

Shepherd University
Katy Mong