Scott Van Prooyen
Palmetto
Summary
Dynamic manager with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, excelling in inventory management and team leadership. Proven track record of enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative service strategies, and effective employee training. Committed to fostering a positive work environment, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in food and beverage.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Good Liquid Brewing Company
Parrish
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, encompassing hiring, scheduling, inventory management, and ordering.
- Ensure restaurant's outstanding commitment to customer service and food quality.
- Fostered positive work environment through effective communication with staff.
- Elevated guest experience through sharing knowledge of brand and surrounding region
Manager
Gecko's Grill & Pub
Bradenton
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the restaurant, encompassing scheduling, inventory management, and staffing coordination.
- Managed recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and evaluation of employees.
- Trained team members on food safety and sanitation processes, enhancing customer service, menu education, and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.
- Sustained guest satisfaction by meeting expectations for food and service
Food & Beverage Manager
Zota Beach Resort
Longboat Key
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, cost management, menu planning and customer service.
- Collaborated with resorts event coordinator to orchestrate banquets, receptions, weddings, and various social functions ensuring successful service execution.
- Assessed and examined guest satisfaction levels while emphasizing continuous improvement and innovative food and beverage solutions.
Manager
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill
Ellenton
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily operations, encompassing opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling processes, along with inventory management and ordering.
- Enhanced customer service experience by foreseeing and fulfilling guests' needs.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and evaluation of employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
Everest University
Brandon, FLAssociate of Science - Business Management
Everest University
Brandon, FLBusiness Management
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Performance evaluation
- Food safety
- Team building
- Schedule preparation
- Team leadership
- Guest satisfaction
Certification
- Serv-Safe
Timeline
Manager
Good Liquid Brewing Company
10.2024 - 06.2025
Manager
Gecko's Grill & Pub
03.2023 - 10.2024
Food & Beverage Manager
Zota Beach Resort
06.2022 - 03.2023
Manager
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill
01.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
Everest University
Associate of Science - Business Management
Everest University
Business Management
University of Florida
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