Stuart Allen
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 20+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry, specializing in kitchen management, food cost control, and procurement. Adept at supporting large-scale operations, developing efficient inventory systems, and collaborating across departments. Proven leadership in both culinary and purchasing roles, including expertise in menu planning, vendor relations, and cost analysis. Currently serving as Purchasing Supervisor at Charleston Place Hotel, assisting in leading purchasing operations, manage inventories, and streamlining F&B invoicing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Supervisor
Charleston Place Hotel
04.2023 - Current
- Order spirits and beer for the hotel, ensuring quality and budget adherence.
- Act as a liaison between Culinary/F&B Teams and the Purchasing Department.
- Support menu pricing and product research for culinary teams.
- Oversee the Dry Storeroom, Mailroom, and their respective teams.
- Responsible for requisitioning and expensing of products to all outlets.
- Assist in receiving invoices and ensure accurate vendor communication.
- Conduct monthly inventories in the Commissary and Dry Storeroom, identifying and solving variances.
- Recently took charge of receiving and exporting all F&B invoices for the hotel.
Assistant Food and Beverage Cost Controller
Charleston Place Hotel
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored and assisted with controlling food and beverage costs across all hotel outlets.
- Assisted with product purchasing and managed requisitioning processes.
- Ensured accurate expensing and allocation of costs to departments.
- Assisted with monthly inventories
Chef/Culinarian
Charleston Place Hotel
11.2013 - 02.2022
- Worked primarily in the Palmetto Cafe, producing high-quality dishes aligned with seasonal trends.
- Supported Meeting and Market with line production and menu layouts.
- Contributed to the Banquet kitchen with large party planning, Platinum plate-ups, and offsite events.
- Assisted in the Commissary, gaining expertise in hotel-wide ordering and inventory habits.
Education
Multiple Culinary Certificates, No Degree - Culinary Arts
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCSkills
- Food Cost Control & Analysis
- Procurement and Vendor Management
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Seasonal Menu Planning & Pricing
- Inventory Management and Variance Resolution
- F&B Invoice Management
Timeline
Purchasing Supervisor
Charleston Place Hotel
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Food and Beverage Cost Controller
Charleston Place Hotel
02.2022 - 04.2023
Chef/Culinarian
Charleston Place Hotel
11.2013 - 02.2022
Multiple Culinary Certificates, No Degree - Culinary Arts
Greenville Technical College
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