Rene DeLeon
San Antonio
Summary
Perceptive and hospitable Food and Beverage Manager with over 30 years of experience creating profitable and inviting dining experiences for valued guests. Business-oriented fine dining expert with a constant focus on emerging trends and customer preferences. Committed to leadership and delivering an exceptional dining experience by raising service standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Director
Ansonborough Inn
Charleston
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed annual budget for department and adjusted strategies to maximize profitability.
- Monitored F&B department performance against budget, implementing changes as needed.
- Scheduled staff based on projected occupancy levels while controlling labor costs.
- Conducted inventory assessments of F&B supplies and managed ordering processes.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards for products and services in F&B operations.
- Coordinated with other departments regarding F&B events and activities.
- Increased guest engagement by implementing cocktail events, a coffee bar, and wine tastings.
- Updated menu to include local ingredients and vendors.
- Planned menus and analyzed food and beverage costs to enhance profit margins.
- Maintained positive ongoing relationships with guests and vendors, as well as influencers, journalists and media outlets.
- Stayed current on city events, attractions, and sightseeing opportunities.
- Planned events, wine and liquor tastings, lobby activities, and parties.
Food and Beverage Manager
Salty Dog Cafe
Charleston
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw and coordinated all front of the house and back of the house restaurant operations.
- Trained employees on proper customer service practices.
- Ran scheduling for front house staff.
- Appraised staff performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.
- Delivered superior service and maximized customer satisfaction.
- Responded efficiently and accurately to customer complaints.
- Controlled operational costs.
- Promoted the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events.
- Managed the inventory of restaurant goods and products.
- Implemented policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations.
- Regularly reviewed product quality, and researched new vendors.
- Observed daily revenue and expense reports.
- Oversaw daily food and beverage operations.
Food and Beverage Manager
Carolina Yacht Club
Charleston
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and guest needs.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address member needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Developed relationships with club members, and worked to ensure daily member satisfaction in all aspects of service.
- Developed relationships with wine and liquor vendors.
- Created and ran a monthly wine club for members; developed a wine list, and coordinated tastings and dinners for members.
- Assisted staff by bartending, serving, or bussing when needed.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to newly hired employees.
- Promoted safe working conditions, developed safety policies, and monitored equipment.
- Developed a program to increase sustainable practices in food and service operations.
Food and Beverage Manager
Golf Club at Briar's Creek
Charleston
11.2013 - 06.2019
- Analyzed levels of member satisfaction, focusing on improvement, and innovative food service solutions.
- Oversaw food and beverage operations, delivered day-to-day consistency, and set and maintained the highest food quality and service standards.
- Consistently maintained high levels of organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Trained new employees to perform their duties.
- Supervised activities of dining room and bar staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Oversaw food preparation, production, and presentation according to quality standards.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on the food served, resolve issues, bring additional items, and refill beverages.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques, and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
Food and Beverage Manager
Harbour Club
Charleston
11.1994 - 06.2013
- Worked alongside talented chefs to develop new recipes based on local, seasonal ingredients.
- Developed and executed new member events to increase business.
- Coordinated monthly member wine club.
- Guided trainees to boost safety and inventory waste management to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
- Produced detailed documentation to outline potential worker issues.
- Managed food service sales, costs, and budget administration to keep operations in line with financial targets.
- Followed proper food receiving, storage, and preparation techniques to maintain ingredient and dish quality.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages, or bussing tables.
- Conducted team meetings and monthly training sessions.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities, and goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Angelo Central
San Angelo, TXSkills
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Staff Training
- Proficient knowledge in wine and spirits
- Food safety and compliance
- Inventory control and budge
- Food and beverage managment
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Food and Beverage Director
Ansonborough Inn
03.2024 - 07.2025
Food and Beverage Manager
Salty Dog Cafe
12.2022 - 01.2024
Food and Beverage Manager
Carolina Yacht Club
05.2019 - 11.2022
Food and Beverage Manager
Golf Club at Briar's Creek
11.2013 - 06.2019
Food and Beverage Manager
Harbour Club
11.1994 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
San Angelo Central
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