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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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NICOLE TIBBITTS

Brentwood,CA

Summary

Meticulous leadership skills with a proven track record of reducing costs, increasing productivity, maximizing customer satisfaction, and improving employee morale. Twenty six years of progressive leadership experience. Budget strategy and multi department management skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the hospitality industry.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Food & Beverage

Hilton
01.2021 - Current

General Manager Herb N Kitchen

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
03.2017 - 04.2020

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
06.2015 - 02.2017

Restaurant / Banquet Manager

Historic Santa Maria Inn
09.2014 - 03.2015

Restaurant Manager

Doubletree By Hilton San Antonio Airport
01.2014 - 07.2014

Assistant General Manager Grand Cafe

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
06.2013 - 12.2013

Banquet Manager

Doubletree By Hilton Berkeley Marina
04.2011 - 05.2013

Food and Beverage Services Manager

Marcus Whitman Hotel
10.2009 - 01.2011

Assistant Food and Beverage Director/Banquet Manager

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
02.1997 - 06.2009

Education

Certified - Hospitality Program

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Marketing

Brooks Institute of Photography
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2000

Skills

  • Guest service relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Menu development
  • Inventory management
  • Maintain inspection ready cleanliness
  • Uphold safe food handling practices
  • Purchasing and cost controls
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Labor control
  • Create and rewrite training/education manuals
  • Working relationship development skills
  • Heavy banquet experience weddings & large conferences

Certification

  • ServSafe, Food Protection Manager
  • Court of Master Sommelier

Accomplishments

  • Task force selected
  • Manager of the quarter award
  • Project manager / restaurant & bar openings


Timeline

Director of Food & Beverage

Hilton
01.2021 - Current

General Manager Herb N Kitchen

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
03.2017 - 04.2020

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
06.2015 - 02.2017

Restaurant / Banquet Manager

Historic Santa Maria Inn
09.2014 - 03.2015

Restaurant Manager

Doubletree By Hilton San Antonio Airport
01.2014 - 07.2014

Assistant General Manager Grand Cafe

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
06.2013 - 12.2013

Banquet Manager

Doubletree By Hilton Berkeley Marina
04.2011 - 05.2013

Food and Beverage Services Manager

Marcus Whitman Hotel
10.2009 - 01.2011

Assistant Food and Beverage Director/Banquet Manager

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
02.1997 - 06.2009

Certified - Hospitality Program

Santa Barbara City College

Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Marketing

Brooks Institute of Photography
NICOLE TIBBITTS