Oscar Solano
Summary
Food & Beverage Manager with over 5 years of experience leading multi-million dollar club programs and managing multiple facilities, including main clubhouses, pool operations, and athletic spaces. Hands-on leader who provides formal supervision, structured training, and annual performance reviews for teams of 30+ staff members. Experienced in authoring daily SOPs to keep different departments communicating clearly, managing vendor ordering, and training teams on emergency "Plan B" procedures. Brings a strong eye for financial detail, meeting strict monthly inventory deadlines and resolving budget variances, combined with a background in web development that makes learning complex technical management databases second nature.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food & Beverage Manager
La Grange Country Club
La Grange
06.2022 - Current
- Direct daily workflows and member-experience standards across multiple club facilities serving 400+ members, including the main clubhouse, outdoor pool, and paddle facilities.
- Formally supervise and mentor a 30+ member multi-department team; establish weekly work schedules, coordinate labor allocation, and manage strict deadlines for weekly payroll submissions.
- Lead daily pre-shift meetings to assign specific operational tasks, communicate real-time priorities, and track team deadlines to ensure seamless daily execution.
- Author and implement new SOPs to optimize communication between front-of-house and culinary teams, systematically eliminating service bottlenecks to meet member needs.
- Specialize in vendor relations and supply chain logistics; serve as the project lead for vendor procurement regarding a new facility space, and oversee routine beverage, linen, and operational supply orders.
- Develop and conduct staff training programs for emergency recovery protocols, business continuity "Plan B" system outages, and health/safety compliance, including mandatory CPR certifications.
- Manage the full talent lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and structured training agendas for seasonal venue openings; design and execute comprehensive annual performance reviews for staff.
- Track operational workflows to support a $1.8M program budget; manage physical inventory, meet strict monthly counting deadlines, and proactively resolve historical ledger variances.
Beverage Manager
Women's Athletic Club of Chicago
Chicago
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported daily operations for a $1.75M F&B program with focus on quality and cost control.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated bar & service staff to improve execution and efficiency.
- Managed purchasing, receiving, inventory, and supplier relationships.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harold Washington College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Budget & Cost Controls
- Labor & Scheduling
- Staff Leadership
- Menu Execution
- Inventory & Vendor Management
- P&L Oversight
- Client Communication
Certification
- Certificate in Web Development, Fullstack Academy
University of Illinois Chicago
Timeline
Food & Beverage Manager
La Grange Country Club
06.2022 - Current
Beverage Manager
Women's Athletic Club of Chicago
08.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harold Washington College