RYAN BRIAR
Henderson,NV
Summary
For the past 5 year I have been self-employed as a Realtor rehabilitating properties. Prior to that I have spent my career as a food service operation professional with a focus in the healthcare industry. I have successful track record of coordinating and directing complex food service operations, ensuring food service and meal quality meet the highest possible standards, ensuring sufficient and appropriate inventory levels, maintaining safety compliance, and utilizing effective relationship management skills to provide a positive experience among guests, staff, and management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Director
The Forum, Rancho San Antonio
Cupertino, CA
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Food and Beverage Director for 51 acres campus style senior living community with 500+ residents
- $1.7mm Annual food budget
- Direct report to 3 Managers and there 80+ department staff members
- Oversaw 3 kitchens including seasonal season dining venue and a Skilled Nursing Facility Kitchen and Dining Room
Corporate Director of Food Service
Vintage Senior Living
Newport Beach, CA
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Serve as corporate department head, coordinating total Food Service Operations, including budgets, P&L, and service standards, including bi-annual Quality Assurance audits for 23 senior living communities throughout California and Washington State.
Divisional Director of Culinary Service
Atria Senior Living
Louisville, KY
06.2006 - 01.2014
2013 to 2014: Divisional Director of Culinary Services
- Oversaw food service operations for 16 independent operations throughout Northern California
- Trained new department mangers
- Preformed Quality Assurance audits, assisted in correction and training to prevent further deficiencies
- Menu review for nutrition and budget compliance
- Coached department head in all things food service
2010 to 2013: National Buyer
- Managed the Food and beverage department purchasing and supplies program for 127 Senior Living Communities nation wide with a $40mm budget
2006 to 2010: Regional Director of Culinary Services
- Oversaw food service operations for 12 independent operations throughout Northern California
- Trained new department mangers
- Preformed Quality Assurance audits, assisted in correction and training to prevent further deficiencies
- Menu review for nutrition and budget compliance
- Coached department head in all things food service
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy
San FranciscoSkills
- Performance Improvement
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training and Onboarding
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Quality Assurance
- Menu Pricing and Writing
- Investigating Complaints
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training and Onboarding
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
- Conflict Resolution
- Event Coordination
- Proficient in MS Excel
Timeline
Food and Beverage Director
The Forum, Rancho San Antonio
09.2015 - 06.2016
Corporate Director of Food Service
Vintage Senior Living
01.2014 - 09.2015
Divisional Director of Culinary Service
Atria Senior Living
06.2006 - 01.2014
Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy