Thomas Gazda
Summary
Accomplished Food Service Director dedicated to increasing sales, diversifying menus and optimizing policies to transform food service operations. Quality oriented and decisive leader with proactive approach. Results-driven leader with solid background in food service planning, sales and hospitality management. Hardworking, ambitious and resourceful with clear understanding of business priorities and best practices. Effective at meeting food service operational and financial objectives. Knowledgeable about budget administration, inventory management and cost-reduction strategies. Background includes improving performance, reducing costs and eliminating waste to maximize profitability of food service operations. Strategic planner with superior communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food and Beverage/General Manager
Great Falls Voyagers
04.2023 - 01.2024
- We are on pace to exceed our goals for labor and food cost, along with striving to have the best guest service we are able to provide
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, implementing new inventory management systems and staff training programs.
Director of Food And Beverage
Atlanta Braves
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed staff of 110+ employees to succeed to increase sales and guest satisfaction
- We are on pace to exceed our goals for labor and food cost, along with striving to have the best guest service we can provide
- Increased revenue through Event and Holiday catering
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Increased overall guest satisfaction by revamping menus and introducing innovative food and beverage offerings.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, implementing new inventory management systems and staff training programs.
- Maximized profitability with cost control measures, optimizing purchasing processes and reducing waste.
- Enhanced revenue growth by developing strategic marketing campaigns targeting local and regional clientele.
Food Service Director
Binghamton Rumble Ponies
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Directed staff of 90+ employees to succeed to increase sales and guest satisfaction
- We are on pace to exceed our goals for labor and food cost, along with striving to have the best guest service we are able to provide
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Food Service Director
River City Rascals Baseball Team
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Food Service Director responsible for the operations for all the food and beverage locations including specialty and catering
- Directed staff of 60+ employees to succeed to increase sales and guest satisfaction
- Met all the financial goals set down by the General Manager.
General Manager
PIT Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads
- Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends
- Compiled data highlighting key metrics to report information, determine trends and identify methods for improving store results
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
Education
Skills
- Adobe streamline
- Budgeting
- Financial
- General management
- Inventory management
- Macromedia director
- Marketing
- Peak
- Process engineering
- Purchasing
Timeline
Director of Food and Beverage/General Manager
Great Falls Voyagers
04.2023 - 01.2024
Director of Food And Beverage
Atlanta Braves
01.2022 - 04.2023
Food Service Director
Binghamton Rumble Ponies
04.2021 - 02.2022
Food Service Director
River City Rascals Baseball Team
01.2017 - 01.2019
General Manager
PIT Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2016
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