Michael Schnieder
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Banquet Manager with proven expertise in staff management and food safety, honed at Great Parks of Hamilton County and other notable venues. Excelled in employee development and venue coordination, ensuring peak efficiency and compliance with health standards. Cultivated strong vendor relationships, enhancing service quality and operational efficiency.
Hands-on leader overseeing successful set up of functions, meetings and events. Maintains productive relationships with internal and external staff and vendors to spearhead collaborative efforts. Creates and embodies guest satisfaction by demonstrating high hospitality standards and delivering positive guest experiences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Manager
Great Parks of Hamilton County
01.2008 - 10.2024
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
- Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications.
- Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment. Received Hamilton County Clean Kitchen Award 10 years in a row
- Purchased food/beverage, supplies, linens and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Supervised and mentored kitchen and serving staff.
- Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests.
- Directed and managed banquet functions for 200+ person event.
- Hired, trained and scheduled staff to maintain adequate coverage for successful operations.
- Liaised with catering department about event changes and implemented requested adjustments.
- Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
- Solicited and reviewed guest feedback.
Premium Services Supervisor
Aramark, Paul Brown Stadium
06.2000 - 01.2008
Premium Services Suite Attendant
Delaware North, Great American Ballpark
04.2005 - 10.2007
Banquet Manager
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
03.2001 - 05.2006
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH05-2000
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Staff Management
- Venue coordination
- Employee Development
- Schedule Coordination
- Cash handling
Certification
TIPS certification, #5765892
ServSafe #19682783
Timeline
Banquet Manager
Great Parks of Hamilton County
01.2008 - 10.2024
Premium Services Suite Attendant
Delaware North, Great American Ballpark
04.2005 - 10.2007
Banquet Manager
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
03.2001 - 05.2006
Premium Services Supervisor
Aramark, Paul Brown Stadium
06.2000 - 01.2008
TIPS certification, #5765892
ServSafe #19682783
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
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