Tyler Hopple
South Bend,United States
Summary
Accomplished Director of Food and Beverage with a proven track record at PSC, enhancing operational efficiency and driving revenue growth. Expert in team development and food service management, demonstrated by signficant year-over-year net revenue increases and the successful mentorship of multiple managers. Skilled in food safety and fostering client relations, consistently delivering large-scale catering events and improving guest experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Food and Beverage
Professional Sports Catering
12.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the execution of all food and beverage services at Four Winds Field, which accounted for $4.4 million in revenue during the 2024 operating season.
- Developed multiple full-time managers, including an executive chef, catering manager, and concessions manager. In addition, rebuilt a staff of over 150+ hourly game day staff, and multiple NFP groups, to operate six-game weeks, over the course of a 66-game season.
- Reduced F&B operating costs by 3.3% in first year as DO at location. Net revenue increase of 12.3% during two-year tenure (+$460k), PBITDAR increase of 14.9% (+$230k).
- Executed multiple large-scale catering events throughout the course of the season, including groups upwards of 2000 guests spread throughout 8-10 various event spaces in the stadium.
Director of Food and Beverage
Professional Sports Catering
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the execution of all food and beverage services at Medlar Field @ Lubrano Park, which accounted for $1.1 million in revenue during the 2022 operating season.
- Managed three full-time seasonal staff members, including an executive chef , suites coordinator and concessions/warehouse manager, as well as 85+ gameday staff.
- Reduced F&B operating costs by 3.9% in first year as DO at location. Net revenue increase of $480,000 YoY, increasing profits to the team by an estimated $180,000 (+138%).
- As a single manager property, responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations, including but not limited too; purchasing, finance and HR.
- Lend off-season support to various Levy properties and departments, including locations such as the University of Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and Oregon State University.
Concessions Supervisor
Professional Sports Catering
State College, United States
05.2021 - 05.2022
- One of two, full-time, seasonal employees helping the new DO manage a ~$675,000 F&B operation for the State College Spikes.
- Assisting in hiring and training of 60+ gameday staff.
- Concentration on inventory and ordering of all alcoholic beverages, dry goods, and snacks (non-PFG items).
- Ran all warehouse operations, ensuring product was consistently ordered and stocked for 9 different locations in the park.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS - Sport Management, Business Management
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
05.2020
Skills
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Responsible Alcohol Sales
- Operational Efficiency
- Purchasing Management
- Team Development
- Financial Forecasting and Planning
- Client Relations
- Point-of-Sale Systems
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- ServSafe Alcohol - National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Director of Food and Beverage
Professional Sports Catering
12.2022 - Current
Director of Food and Beverage
Professional Sports Catering
05.2022 - 12.2022
Concessions Supervisor
Professional Sports Catering
05.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - BS - Sport Management, Business Management
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania