Answered phones and emails and engaged in guest relations. I responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations and guest concerns
Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits and tip-outs according to the end of night reports.
Resolved any guest issues or complaints promptly to elevate guest approval.
Managed team schedule with an eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of food and beverage stock and executed corrective actions to drive profitability.
Cultivated performance-based culture based on individual accountability, goal attainment and team achievement.
Followed company and department policies and procedures; reported accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; ensured uniform and personal appearance were clean and professional.
Executive Chef
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
11.2020 - 02.2022
Aloft Element Tampa Midtown (Sal Y Mar)
Managed daily operations in kitchen department as well as working closely with the banquet department to execute menus and events for guests.
Helped with daily stand-up with staff and assisted in running the FOH and banquets when needed.
Wrote all food menus for Sal Y Mar and the accompanied banquet space. Worked closely with the sales department to build menus for events that guests would enjoy.
Was present at most banquet events to see that they not only had food items needed, but that it was executed smoothly.
Attended and was integral part of weekly BEO meeting.
I am capable of setting up and running several kinds of hotel A/V (i.e. projection screens, laptops, sound, etc)
Managed over 20 employees from front of house, back of house and banquets team.
Dual branded hotel with 267 guestrooms
7,000 square feet of total event space.
Over 2 million dollars in Food and Beverage revenue in first year.
Executive Chef
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
01.2020 - 11.2020
Embassy Suites Uptown
Managed daily operations in kitchen department as well as working closely with the banquet department to execute menus and events for guests.
Attended and was integral part of weekly BEO meeting.
Managed over 20 employees.
3 diamond, 3.5 star hotel with 250 guestrooms
14,294 square feet of total event space.
1.1 million dollars in Food and Beverage revenue originally projected in 2020.
Food and Beverage Task Force
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
07.2020 - 11.2020
Beaufort Hotel
Working as Task Force to help another Concord Hospitality Hotel.
3 diamond, 3.5 star hotel with 113 guestrooms
10,000 total square feet of event space.
Currently the top financially producing hotel in the company.
3 million dollars projected Food and Beverage revenue for the year.
Executive Chef/ F&B Director
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
12.2016 - 01.2020
Oversaw all business operations for banquets, restaurant and kitchen departments.
Worked closely with the sales team to create cohesive menus and execute on the day of the event. I was involved in everything from setting up the room, to helping contact/bride throughout the entire event (i.e. A/V, setting tables, food, timing of the entire event, etc).
Was MOD several shifts a week and have been briefly trained in CI/TY and lightspeed. Can interact with guests at the front desk or any front of house setting.
Managed over 20 employees.
3 diamond, 3 star hotel with 119 guestrooms
4,757 square feet of total event space.
Nearly one million dollars in Food and Beverage revenue in 2019
Ranked top hotel in company for Guest Satisfaction several times 2017-2020.
Sous Chef
Marriott International SouthPark
12.2015 - 12.2016
Oversaw all business operations for kitchen department, helped in banquets when needed.
Part of BEO meetings weekly.
Worked closely with banquets and sales departments to execute menus that guests would be happy with for their events.
Managed over 10 employees.
4 diamond, 4 star hotel with 199 guestrooms
8,091 square feet of total event space.
Food and Beverage Operations Supervisor
Renaissance SouthPark
11.2012 - 12.2015
Oversaw all business operations for Front of House (restaurant, concierge lounge, room service), helped in banquets when needed.
Part of weekly BEO meetings.
Worked closely with banquets and sales departments to complete alcohol ordering for their events as well as any glass or silverware items they might need.
Managed over 15 employees.
4 diamond, 4 star hotel with 264 rooms
8,701 total square feet of event space.
Led shifts, handled beverage ordering, payroll and scheduling.
Trained briefly in CI/TY (Consolidated Inventory/Total Yield) banquets system.
Lead Server
Renaissance SouthPark/Marriott SouthPark
05.2012 - 11.2012
Performed within all Food and Beverage outlets: Banquets, Bar, Restaurant, Room Service, Concierge Lounge and Kitchen.
Cook II
Renaissance SouthPark/Marriott SouthPark
12.2010 - 05.2012
Line/Banquet Cook for Marriott Southpark for 8 months then transferred to Renaissance SouthPark in pursuit of advancement.
Line Cook, Catering, Front of House
Mama Ricotta's/Paco's Tacos&Tequila- FS FoodGroup
06.2007 - 12.2010
Line cook positions: Brick oven Pizza, Catering, Pantry and Grill.
High volume service with upwards of 400 covers a night.
Catering Department: Set up, and performed action stations for events.
Part of Paco's Tacos opening team. Line cook positions: Grill, Pantry, Prep.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food And Beverage Management
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05.2010
Study Abroad Program - Hospitality And Hotel Management
St. Ignasi
Sarria, Spain
12.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05.2008
Timeline
Restaurant Operations Manager
Aramark
05.2023 - Current
Suites Coordinator
Legends
02.2023 - 06.2023
Assistant General Manager
The C House
02.2022 - 03.2023
Executive Chef
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
11.2020 - 02.2022
Food and Beverage Task Force
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
07.2020 - 11.2020
Executive Chef
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
01.2020 - 11.2020
Executive Chef/ F&B Director
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
12.2016 - 01.2020
Sous Chef
Marriott International SouthPark
12.2015 - 12.2016
Food and Beverage Operations Supervisor
Renaissance SouthPark
11.2012 - 12.2015
Lead Server
Renaissance SouthPark/Marriott SouthPark
05.2012 - 11.2012
Cook II
Renaissance SouthPark/Marriott SouthPark
12.2010 - 05.2012
Line Cook, Catering, Front of House
Mama Ricotta's/Paco's Tacos&Tequila- FS FoodGroup
06.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Food And Beverage Management
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Study Abroad Program - Hospitality And Hotel Management