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Seth Swartz

Houston,TX

Summary

Aiming to utilize 14 years of expertise in organizational leadership, operations management, and premium customer service within a senior position in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Premium Services Manager

ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment
Houston, Texas
04.2023 - Current
  • Lead 30+ staff in daily operations on the Club Level at NRG Park.
  • Manage 16M P&L.
  • Streamlined park-wide vessel inventory to decrease overall COS & increase operational efficiency.
  • Build and operate 60+ events annually across three venues (NRG Stadium, NRG Center, NRG Arena).
  • Notable events managed/operated: NFL- Houston Texans, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, CFP National Championships, Beyonce Bowl, Houston Ballet's Nutcracker Market.

Senior Manager - Luxury Suites

Levy Restaurants
Los Angeles, CA
11.2019 - 03.2023
  • Oversee the daily operations of premium food and beverage for 150+ Luxury Suites.
  • Lead 60+ staff daily.
  • Manage a P&L that generates $13M annually.
  • Streamlined hiring methods to improve talent acquisition and retention.
  • Overhaul staffing and scheduling procedures to reduce annual labor costs.
  • Notable events managed or operated: NBA (LA Lakers, LA Clippers), NHL (LA Kings), WNBA (LA Sparks), Grammy Awards.
  • Hand-selected to open and operate the US Open Club Restaurant for the 2022 US Open Tennis Championships.

Bar Manager

The Oaks at Lakeside
Encino, CA
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw daily bar operations in a dynamic restaurant.
  • Created effective product costing and inventory pars to help increase monthly revenue by 30% in 2 months.
  • Managed 16+ employees' scheduling and daily tasks, and provided constructive criticism and feedback as needed.

Kitchen Manager

Tony's Darts Away
Burbank, CA
05.2011 - 11.2019
  • Managed 15+ employees in a high volume kitchen.
  • Consistently exceeded monthly sales targets by over 10%.
  • Created weekly food specials to help facilitate positive customer reviews and retention.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

University of California
Santa Cruz, CA
12.2010

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Event coordination
  • Inventory oversight
  • Labor management
  • Client focus
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training and development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Compassionate approach
  • Patient demeanor
  • Creative thinking
  • Organizational skills

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Premium Services Manager

ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment
04.2023 - Current

Bar Manager

The Oaks at Lakeside
08.2020 - 10.2021

Senior Manager - Luxury Suites

Levy Restaurants
11.2019 - 03.2023

Kitchen Manager

Tony's Darts Away
05.2011 - 11.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

University of California
Seth Swartz