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Samantha Gallagher

Graeagle,CA

Summary

Highly personable and attentive hospitality professional with extensive management experience. Focuses on creating operational efficiencies while providing exceptional guest experiences.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

F&B Manager

Local Food Group at Sendero Ranch
06.2024 - Current
  • Leads F&B operations by cultivating a high-performing team through targeted training and mentoring, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
  • Streamlined operations by establishing SOPs & developing communication channels across all teams
  • Ensures a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
  • Evaluates customer feedback data to identify opportunities for improvement

Server & Bartender

The Grizzly Grill
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Provided attentive service, anticipating guest needs & delivering a superior level of customer service.

FOH Shift Manager, Server, Bartender

Moody's Bistro
03.2019 - 09.2022
  • Managed FOH shift operations, resolving logistical challenges & collaborating to successfully execute events

Resort FOH & Spa Manager

Nakoma Resort
10.2012 - 01.2019
  • Coordinated operations across all resort F&B locations: scheduling, shift management, service & appearance standards, labor cost control & staff break management, cash control, sales reports, POS programming.
  • Coordinated ordering & inventory, managed vendor accounts, developed wine & bar program.
  • Managed recruitment, hiring, on-boarding & training
  • Collaborated with Events Director & Executive Chef to coordinate logistics

Education

Certified Massage Therapist -

Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute
Santa Barbara, CA
05-2002

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Strategic Management

McGill University
Montreal, Canada
06-1997

Interests

  • Outdoor Adventure: hiking, mountain biking, paddling, swimming, skiing (Lost Sierra & Tahoe)
  • Lost Sierra MTB; board member, coach & event organizer for the Spring & Fall (NICA) teams

Timeline

F&B Manager

Local Food Group at Sendero Ranch
06.2024 - Current

Server & Bartender

The Grizzly Grill
10.2022 - 12.2024

FOH Shift Manager, Server, Bartender

Moody's Bistro
03.2019 - 09.2022

Resort FOH & Spa Manager

Nakoma Resort
10.2012 - 01.2019

Certified Massage Therapist -

Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Strategic Management

McGill University
Samantha Gallagher