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PETER ETHIER

Lake Worth,FL

Summary

Seeking the position of Banquet and Events Director/Manager. Proactive Assistant General Manager with history of success managing operations, building teams and equipping employees with skills to independently handle business needs. Offers progressive experience combined with sound judgement and good problem-solving abilities. Strong record of surpassing organizational goals. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Manager

Trump NATIONAL GOLF CLUB JUPITER
08.2023 - Current
  • Hired, trained and scheduled staff to maintain adequate coverage for successful operations.
  • Directed and managed banquet functions for [Number]-person event.
  • Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
  • Supervised and mentored kitchen and serving staff.
  • Established and maintained equipment inventory for accurate tracking, record keeping and to avoid loss.
  • Liaised with catering department about event changes and implemented requested adjustments.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.

Senior Assistant General Manager

Duffy's Sports Grill
10.2022 - Current
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
  • Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
  • Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
  • Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Conducted weekly inventory and profit and loss statements and communicated all variances to corporate.

Banquet and Event Director

Bentwater Yacht and Country Club
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for supervising Banquet Service functions throughout the club for all member events, private parties, and meetings
  • Also, responsible for directing banquet supervisors and staff, ensuring the members' and guests' expectations are met and in charge of all banquet/event setup and tear down
  • Responsible for the timely execution and service for all Member Events and Banquet functions
  • Assists the Clubhouse Manager in scheduling staffing requirements for each event, and ensuring that no unauthorized labor costs are incurred
  • Inspect and perform quality checks for every event prior to the scheduled start time of the event
  • Hold pre-function meetings with all banquet staff to communicate all planned details, and last minute changes as outlined on the Banquet Event Order (BEO).Assign server stations and side work to Banquet Servers; assigns weekly side work to Banquet Captains
  • Serves as liaison between Banquet Staff, Catering Staff, and Culinary Staff
  • Responsible for the timely communication to the culinary staff of event attendance, event timing, and event changes as they occur
  • Oversee all banquet/event setup which includes ensuring tear down of events and preparation for the next event
  • Supervise Banquet Captains to ensure all functions are set up in accordance to the BEO and banquet set up standards, and ready for use in a timely manner
  • Ensures that all banquet staff are in their prescribed, clean, and pressed uniform, well-groomed per the club's dress code
  • Performs a regular maintenance review of all function space(s) areas by performing walk through, writing maintenance requests, and following up that all maintenance requests are completed
  • Regularly inspects all front and back of the house service areas and equipment to assure that sanitation, safety, energy management, preventative maintenance, and other standards are met
  • Responsible for the monthly inventory of all banquet service equipment, linens and supplies to meet required needs
  • Enforces the service standards for all banquet events, meetings and related operations including innovative and creative food and beverage/bar displays
  • Accepts member/guest complaints and works with Clubhouse Manager and Catering Manager to provide a solution in a timely and professional manner
  • Handles employee concerns, promotes a positive work environment, and promotes a positive team atmosphere with other Banquet Staff and all other management and staff
  • Assists Clubhouse Manager with employee reviews
  • Finalizes BEO's on a daily basis with all necessary billing information for the Accounting department
  • Continues to acquire knowledge of the latest trends of special events and service by studying trade publications, and attending seminars
  • Initiates new policies and procedures where appropriate to further improve the department
  • Helps to set and meet departmental goals as set by the Banquet management team
  • Assists the Clubhouse Manager with the ongoing training and coaching of all of the banquet staff as required
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by Clubhouse Manager.

General Manager

Seven Eighty-Eight Sports LLC
01.2009 - 09.2021
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shift and smooth operations.
  • Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
  • Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Trainer

12.2002 - 04.2009
  • Week; Supervisory, and Writer for the Department of Homeland
  • Security
  • Subject matter expert on Behavioral Detection, and On-the-Job Training Standard Operation
  • Procedures
  • Localizes Standard Training to fit the original intent of the training
  • Researches and writeslocal training based on the Standard Operating Procedures to fix specific identified operational shortfalls
  • Prepares lessons, weekly, monthly and quarterly training plans for management and professionalstaff members Traveled all over the United States teaching FBI, Police Chiefs, TSA and other localexecutive employees .

Carrier

US Postal Service
04.2000 - 12.2002
  • 50 hours plus per week; City,
  • Annualpay $49,000
  • Responsible for the sorting and delivery of US Postal Service mail
  • Memorized sorting and delivery schemes for over 50 routes in the Providence, Rl area
  • Demonstrated the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures, and met time lineswithout supervision, daily.

Trainer Coordinator

Amtrol Inc
12.1999 - 04.2000
  • Annual pay$41,000
  • Worked directly for Human Resource Manager
  • Trained all new and existing employeesusing initial and recurrent training formats
  • Administered on-the-job training for newemployees and certified personnel to operate job related equipment
  • Conducted periodicquality control inspections to ensure company standards were being adhered to
  • Participated in senior level briefings to discuss training projections and existing issues tocreate a more efficient workplace.

Manager/Platoon Sergeant

US Army
01.1989 - 10.1999
  • Annual pay $46,000
  • Responsible for the training and professional development of a 32 person staff
  • Supervised subordinate leaders during major training deployments under adverse conditions
  • Established a program, adopted by the company, for the professional development of subordinate leaders with proven results.

Education

Diploma - RI

West Warwick High School
West Warwick, RI
05.1986

Associate of Science - Business Management, General Business Studies

Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
05.2002

Skills

  • Proficient in Windows/MS Office, Word, Power Point and Excel
  • Profit and Loss Control
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Operations Oversight
  • Inventory Control
  • Annual Performance Reviews
  • Kitchen Oversight
  • Front of House Operations
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Training and Development

Certification

1990-1999: Secret BI


Food Handlers Texas and Florida


Rhode island ABCCPR/First Aid

Timeline

Banquet Manager

Trump NATIONAL GOLF CLUB JUPITER
08.2023 - Current

Senior Assistant General Manager

Duffy's Sports Grill
10.2022 - Current

Banquet and Event Director

Bentwater Yacht and Country Club
01.2022 - 10.2022

General Manager

Seven Eighty-Eight Sports LLC
01.2009 - 09.2021

Trainer

12.2002 - 04.2009

Carrier

US Postal Service
04.2000 - 12.2002

Trainer Coordinator

Amtrol Inc
12.1999 - 04.2000

Manager/Platoon Sergeant

US Army
01.1989 - 10.1999

Diploma - RI

West Warwick High School

Associate of Science - Business Management, General Business Studies

Community College of Rhode Island

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