Industrious Banquet Captain well-versed in corporate event management and venue procurement demonstrated over 25 years. Eager to contribute to furthering the mission through hard work, dedication and catering industry expertise.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Captain
Intercontinental Hotels Group
08.2015 - Current
Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
Banquet Server
Four Seasons Hotel
12.2020 - Current
Banquets
Serving food and beverages to guest at venues or catering events
To provide exceptional customer service
Ensure the highest standard of customer satisfaction
Assist with the complete setup and breakdown of the banquet area
Cafeteria Manager
Atlanta Public Schools
02.2005 - 07.2019
Oversees daily operations of the café
Planning menus and working with vendors
Training employees and managing budgets
Responsible for all aspects of running the business
Chef
Holiday Inn Select
11.2003 - 02.2005
Assist in overseeing a staff of twelve
Maintain a strong focus on food quality and food handling
Effectively and efficiently ordered supplies to accommodate the guests’ demand
Prepare delicious and appetizing meals to guests’ specification
Chef
Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel
04.2002 - 06.2003
Cooked-to-order per guest request
Prepared gourmet cuisine
Organized five course meals for banquets
Food Service Specialist/Subsistence Supply Clerk
USMC
05.1998 - 05.2002
Supervised food preparation for over 1000 Marines
Ordered supplies via Sysco
Trained staff in proper food handling
Inspected supplies, equipment and work area
Education
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
01.2006
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
04.2004
Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and writtenteambuilding skills…conceptual skills…people skillsnegotiating skills