KEVIN SOLONINKA
Castle Rock,Co
Summary
Well-trained Food and Beverage Manager promoting 25 years of expertise in food and beverage industry. Passionate leader with know-how to develop positive working environment and improved employee retention. Great customer service and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Food and Beverage Manager
Glenmoor Country Club
08.2022 - Current
- Trained food and beverage service personnel, confirming staff to provide recommendations and answer questions.
- Maintained highest fine dining standards for beverage quality and service.
- Resolved member complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
- Coordinated daily and nightly shift safety and sanitation procedures for bar areas and entire restaurant.
General Manager
Panda Express
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Effectively ran a $2 million business with sales increasing every quarter
- Interviewed, hired and trained associates ensuring each associate is able to uphold the panda standard
- Controlled inventory costs by maintaining a strict spending budget and controlling waste
- Recovered profitability of a low performing store that generates nearly $2 million is sales
Outlet Manager
Marriott Denver Tech Center
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Oversaw four different outlets on property of a 605 room conference hotel
- Interviewed, hired and trained new associates ensuring compliance of Marriott and Sage Hospitality standards
- Maintained inventory and purchasing for coffee shops, liquor and all non-alcoholic beverages for entire hotel
- Effectively ran shifts and scheduled associates for each outlet while keeping labor costs down
Front Office Supervisor
JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Effectively developed processes and procedures to ensure, Four Diamond behaviors
- Responsible for running shifts for front desk, valet and concierge
- Acted as Manager on Duty to ensure adherence to all JW Marriott Standards
- Maintained inventory and purchasing for front office
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Bloomington-Normal Marriott
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Coordinated activities and trained all outlet employees
- Maintained inventory and purchasing for bar and banquet departments
- Closed restaurant each night after verifying sales and clearing each register
- Provided fast and courteous service to all guests
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WISkills
- Front of House Management
- Regulatory Requirements
- Guest Relations
- Food and Beverage Management
- Money Handling
Certification
ServeSafe Certificate# 20194634
Tips Certified ID# 5727994
Timeline
Food and Beverage Manager
Glenmoor Country Club
08.2022 - Current
General Manager
Panda Express
09.2020 - 07.2022
Outlet Manager
Marriott Denver Tech Center
03.2017 - 03.2020
Front Office Supervisor
JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek
08.2014 - 03.2017
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Bloomington-Normal Marriott
08.2012 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Madison Area Technical College
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