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Manuel Soto

Los Angeles,USA

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a desire to expand expertise in the Hospitality Industry. Aligning educational pursuits in business administration with real-world corporate experience. Excels in leadership roles, eager to enhance skills and maintain professionalism.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food and Beverage Assistant Manager and Restaurant Supervisor

Westdrift Manhattan Beach
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for but not limited to:
  • Assist F&B Manager with daily operations and provide support to team
  • Schedule associates according to forecast occupancy
  • Maintain payroll reports and time edits on ADP
  • Keep accurate track of associates attendance
  • Be able to provide itemized copies of transactions in the outlets when guests need them
  • Work on inventory monthly basis
  • Pay out associate’s tips daily
  • Inform staff to changes in menu or kitchen
  • Implement cost-effective measures to reduce waste of labor
  • Monitored alcohol sales and complied with all state and local laws, and Marriott standards

Restaurant Server

Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for but not limited to:
  • Greet guests into our lounge
  • Guide them to our menu, offer them something to drink
  • Offer our food available in our menu
  • Keep the tables and our dining room clean
  • Run food from the kitchen to the table
  • Collect form of payment

Restaurant Server

The Cheesecake Factory at The Grove
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for but not limited to:
  • Greet guests into our lounge
  • Guide them to our menu, offer them something to drink
  • Offer our food available in our menu
  • Keep the tables and our dining room clean
  • Run food from the kitchen to the table
  • Collect form of payment

Dining Floor Supervisor/Cocktail Server

The Westin Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, CA
03.2017 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for but not limited to:
  • Greet guests into our lounge
  • Guide them to our menu, offer them something to drink
  • Aid on the floor during business hours and ensure adequate service.
  • Complete liquor and supplies requisition for the lounge.
  • Run food from the kitchen to the table
  • Collect form of payment
  • Help management team with schedules
  • Ensure guest satisfaction by assisting with serving, seating and communicating with the kitchen and striving to speak to all guest.

Restaurant, Bar and Banquet Server

Hotel Constance Pasadena
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for but not limited to:
  • Greet guest into our restaurant, bar and banquet venues.
  • Guide them to our menu.
  • Up sale our menu items.
  • Collect form of payment
  • Read and understand BEOs (Banquet Event Order)
  • Set up banquets venues.
  • Bartender at the Bar in the property.

Steward Supervisor

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for but not limited to:
  • Training new stewards following IHR and Westin Standards
  • Enthusiastically leading weekly WIG huddles to engage teammates towards increasing department WIG
  • Motivating colleagues to participate in monthly department meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Pomona, CA
06-2026

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Comerciales America
10.2008

Skills

  • Problem solver
  • Attention to detail
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
  • Customer Focused
  • Skilled Trainer
  • Time Management
  • Adherence to High Customer Service Standards
  • Ability to multitask
  • Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
  • Positive attitude
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Certification

  • TIPs certified
  • Food Handler Card Certified
  • ABC certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Food and Beverage Assistant Manager and Restaurant Supervisor

Westdrift Manhattan Beach
01.2022 - Current

Restaurant Server

Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
12.2021 - 01.2022

Restaurant Server

The Cheesecake Factory at The Grove
09.2021 - 12.2021

Restaurant, Bar and Banquet Server

Hotel Constance Pasadena
07.2019 - 06.2020

Dining Floor Supervisor/Cocktail Server

The Westin Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, CA
03.2017 - 08.2021

Steward Supervisor

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 03.2017

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Los Angeles City College

High School Diploma - undefined

Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Comerciales America

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California State Polytechnic University Pomona