Sarah Bey
Naples,FL
Summary
Strategic and tactical Events Executive with several years of experience managing and motivating high-performing event teams and partners. Leads multi-discipline, multi-stakeholder professionals to deliver global, high-profile events. Tech-savvy and dynamic executive with broad expertise and experience in electronic and people-focused event promotion and execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Event Management
Jarvis Global Productions
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Create and rollout department SOP's
- Coordinate with culinary partners to create an exceptional banquets menu that caters to demands and current trends while offering a unique dining experience
- Coordinate with mixology team to create colorful cocktails menus that are cohesive with the culinary selection
- Consult with culinary partners and banquet teams regarding the timing of meal courses to be served and steps of service
- Managing the turnover of contracts and assigning to Event Managers
- Monitoring P&L's to ensure the proper allocation of funds and track spending
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with staff to review performance and reward team members when expectations have been exceeded
- Oversee promotions and provide proper coaching to assist in the growth and development of team members
Food and Beverage Operations Director
Jarvis Global Productions
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Oversee daily operations including but not limited to: ordering, labor and other controllable related to the P&L
- Monitor payroll usage/budgets and ensure that hours are being used effectively
- Develop training tools to optimize daily operations
- Partner with HR to maintain office policies as necessary
- Collaborate with Culinary Partners to design delicious and attractive menus and continuously make improvements
- Perform review and analysis of special projects and keep the management properly informed
- Oversee hiring, training, and managing food and beverage staff
Events and Banquets Supervisor
MB3 – Resorts and Country Clubs
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Assist managers and organizers with planning the layout and logistics of events
- Setting up and managing staff shifts and timetables
- Develop and provide staff with the necessary training, including customer service and serving etiquette
- Running the floor and coordinating the food and drink service by liaising with the kitchen and service staff
- Tend to guests' requests, questions, and complaints
- Ensure that all applicable safety regulations are communicated and adhered to
Food and Beverage Supervisor
MB3 – Resorts and Country Clubs
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance with departmental policies and standard service procedures
- Monitor and authorize staff clock in and clock out procedures as well as staff breaks and general time keeping
- Manage and administer supply of linen cloths and uniforms to staff members for cleaning rooms and other private suits
- Monitor staff service levels to establish any areas that require attention or further training and provide training where required
- Ensure the correct set up for functions and bookings for the day
- Ongoing menu and beverage training as well as developing regular tests
Restaurant Manager
Darden Restaurants
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Ensuring incoming staff complies with company policy
- Training staff to follow restaurant procedures
- Maintaining safety and food quality standards
- Ensure guest satisfaction and handling complaints
- Organizing FOH schedules
- Keeping track of employees’ hours
- Recording payroll data
- Ordering FOH smallwares and supplies
- Track bar inventory and FOH supplies inventory
Server/Bartender
Darden Restaurants
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Assessing guests needs and preferences and making recommendations
- Check guests identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Assist guests in select food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chef’s specialties, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, and answering food preparation questions
- Responds to additional guest requirements by inquiring of needs and observing dining process
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
University of Miami
08.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
Business administration
Wedding trends proficiency
Vendor and contract negotiations
Scheduling
Meeting planning
Event sales
Events logistics management
Health, hotel and food service regulations
Organization and Time Management
Attention to Detail
Venue selection
Cultural Awareness
Written Communication
Google Workspace
Problem-Solving
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Director of Event Management
Jarvis Global Productions
08.2019 - 09.2022
Food and Beverage Operations Director
Jarvis Global Productions
07.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
University of Miami
08.2016 - 05.2018
Events and Banquets Supervisor
MB3 – Resorts and Country Clubs
07.2016 - 07.2017
Food and Beverage Supervisor
MB3 – Resorts and Country Clubs
01.2016 - 07.2016
Restaurant Manager
Darden Restaurants
06.2014 - 12.2015
Server/Bartender
Darden Restaurants
01.2014 - 06.2014