Rene Golembusch
Beach House
Hilton Head Island,SC
28
years of professional experience
Experienced Banquet Manager with a strong record of leading teams, coordinating events for up to 200 guests, and delivering polished service under pressure.
Work History
Banquet Manager
5 Years 1 Month- Directed and managed banquet functions for [Number]-person event.
- Enhanced banquet operations by streamlining communication between kitchen and service staff.
- Increased guest satisfaction by anticipating needs and providing exceptional service during events.
- Directed and managed banquet functions for up to 200 person events.
- Arranged furniture and equipment to maximize space and floor plan for seamless movement during functions.
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and service standards, fostering a cohesive team environment.
Sales
16 Years 2 Months- Utilized sales data to evaluate sales performance and make proper adjustments.
- Improved sales techniques and made sales pitches to [Number] potential clients per quarter.
- Contributed to the achievement of branch sales targets through proactive support of sales initiatives.
- Exceeded sales targets consistently by developing customized sales strategies tailored to individual client needs.
- Achieved consistent sales growth, setting and monitoring ambitious sales targets.
Maitre D'
23 Years 5 Months- Resolved guest concerns quickly, preserving service standards and dining experience quality.
- Supervised host stand activity, assigning tables and monitoring waitlist status throughout service.
- Maintained accurate reservation records and communicated schedule changes to support smooth service transitions.
- Greeted guests, escorted to dining tables and provided menu and information about restaurant to encourage seamless flow of service.
- Trained, coached and evaluated subordinates to raise performance to company standard.
Maitre D'
1 Year- Oversaw guest seating and reservation flow to maintain efficient dining room operations.
- Greeted patrons promptly, delivered polished first impressions, and ensured attentive front-of-house service.
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to balance table turns and dining room pacing.
- Managed special requests, private parties, and VIP accommodations with accuracy and professionalism.
- Trained front-of-house staff on seating protocols, reservation handling, and guest service expectations.
Banquet Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Coordinated banquet event setups, ensuring room layouts matched client specifications and service standards.
- Supervised banquet staff during functions, maintaining smooth service flow and timely guest support.
- Reviewed event orders, aligning food, beverage, and staffing needs with banquet schedules.
- Trained servers on service procedures, safety expectations, and event presentation standards.
- Monitored inventory for banquet supplies, linens, and equipment to prevent service disruptions.
- Resolved guest concerns quickly, preserving service quality and event satisfaction.
- Collaborated with culinary and sales teams to confirm event details and execution plans.
- Inspected post-event teardown, verifying cleanup, equipment return, and readiness for next function.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Leadership qualities
Venue coordination
Team management
Staff leadership
Timeline
Banquet Manager
Beach House
06.2021 - 07.2026Read More
Sales
Spinnaker
04.2005 - 06.2021Read More
Maitre D'
Cafe Maxx
05.2003 - 2005Read More
Maitre D'
Gaslight 2000
05.2002 - 05.2003Read More
Banquet Manager
Food Staff of Atlanta
03.1998 - 05.2002Read More
Nevada City High School
High School Diploma
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