Lee Teijelo
Metairie,LA
Summary
A seasoned Food and Beverage Leader and Sales Professional with a diverse experience in the hospitality industry and skilled in all facets of food & beverage and hotel operations. An established a well-rounded work ethic that promotes teamwork through leading by example. By identifying key players within teams and encouraging individual's strengths and creativity will ultimately empower associates to go above and beyond for the client. Possessing a strong work ethic and never hesitating to roll up sleeves when needed is integral in the implementation of standardizing systems which dramatically improved morale and efficiencies. These competencies have been gained through years of experience in this industry. Developing strong teams through coaching and mentoring have been integral for success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food and Beverage, Event Sales Manager
Messina’s Catering
03.2023 - Current
- Director of Event Sales for Messina’s at the Clarion Hotel in Kenner
- Oversee all operations for Hotel Outlets (restaurant and lounge bar)
- Monthly Profit and Loss Critique for all departments
- Daily operations including sales analysis, scheduling, planning, preparation and execution for all events.
- Work closely with the hotel GM to execute guest room accommodations for prospective accounts.
- Proficient with Caterease software (event software)
General Manager, Food and Beverage
SOUTHERN HOTEL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversee operations for Gloriette Restaurant, Cypress Bar, In Room Dining and Banquets
- Monthly Profit and Loss Critique for all departments
- Daily operations including sales analysis, scheduling, planning and preparation for events, human resources compliance, communicating company initiatives to associates, cash and finance controls, inventory etc.
- Promoting healthy work culture and advocate for positive change
- Proficient with Yellow Dog, Triple Seat, Aloha, In Design, and other Systems
Senior Manager Food and Beverage Operations
JW MARRIOTT
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Oversee operations for luxury brand Marriott property encompassing three hotel outlets (in room dining, lounge bar, and concierge lounge)
- Oversee operations for banquet food and beverage for all events.
- Menu engineering for outlets
- Culinary, wine list and specialty cocktails
- Weekly reporting for productivity for all departments
- Monthly Profit and Loss Critique for all departments
- Scheduling and assignments for all associates and events
- (Atlas Enhanced Purchasing / AP via (Hot Shop) for all beer, liquor and wine and controls
- Payroll Weekly
- Created Culture and Brand enhancement through weekly wine and cheese activations, food tastings, and spotlighting local artists in honor of our guests held weekly.
- Facilitate many human resources functions
- Execute Pre-Conference functions
- Creative input for design elements for food and beverage displays
Operations / Restaurant Manager
BRG / QED HOSPITALITY, Pontchartrain Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Opened Jack Rose Restaurant
- Managed operations for boutique hotel on St
- Charles Ave.
- Revamped “Silver Whistle” Cafe
- Created Training and Testing collateral
- Interviewed candidates and managed hiring process
- Managed purchasing for Front of House.
Banquet Beverage Manager
Hyatt Regency
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Senior Manager, Beverage Service for Banquet & Catering Events with 200K square feet of Convention Space in Downtown New Orleans
- Forecasted and ordered/maintained beverage inventory for events
- Staffing both Hyatt and Labor Staff
- Cost control reporting to monthly Profit and Loss Critique
- Recognized for lowest beverage cost and best beverage control and execution since reopening after Hurricane Katrina - Michael Smith (GM)
Director of Operations
BRG / CENTERPLATE, AMERICAN SECTOR RESTAURANT
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversaw daily operations for Centerplate at National WWII Museum which included banquet, Soda Shop, American Sector Restaurant and concessions throughout property
- Oversaw and mentored management team and staff
- Targeted areas of operation where efficiencies were needed and implemented new systems
- Analyzed Sales and P & L
- Created Standard Operating Procedures
- Created Training and Testing collateral
- Interviewed candidates and managed hiring process
- Managed purchasing for Front of House.
Restaurant Manager
BESH Restaurant Group (BRG) AMERICAN SECTOR/WWII , RESTAURANT LUKE
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Interviewed candidates and managed hiring process; coached, trained, and mentored to improve New Hire standards
- Drove target products and promotions as directed by both Besh Group and National WWII museum
- Was responsible for growing relationships and developing professional rapport with museum staff
- Created new schedule system for front of house staff that increased efficiencies through shared online document
- Partnered and implemented 1st company-wide training regimen which standardized processes
- Created Training and Testing collateral for the above
- Managed payroll, budgeting, labor and P&L
- Managed purchasing for front of house
Education
Business Communications - Business Administration And Management
Louisiana State University
Associates Degree -
Delgado Community College
Business Administration -
University of New Orleans
Skills
- Menu Development
- Catering Services
- Sales and Marketing
- Event Coordination
- Cost Estimation
- Budget Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Managing Reservations and Large Parties
Timeline
Director of Food and Beverage, Event Sales Manager
Messina’s Catering
03.2023 - Current
General Manager, Food and Beverage
SOUTHERN HOTEL
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Manager Food and Beverage Operations
JW MARRIOTT
01.2018 - 01.2022
Operations / Restaurant Manager
BRG / QED HOSPITALITY, Pontchartrain Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2018
Banquet Beverage Manager
Hyatt Regency
01.2015 - 01.2017
Director of Operations
BRG / CENTERPLATE, AMERICAN SECTOR RESTAURANT
01.2014 - 01.2015
Restaurant Manager
BESH Restaurant Group (BRG) AMERICAN SECTOR/WWII , RESTAURANT LUKE
01.2009 - 01.2015
Business Communications - Business Administration And Management
Louisiana State University
Associates Degree -
Delgado Community College
Business Administration -
University of New Orleans