Tyler VanAllen
Rifle,CO
Summary
Seasoned hospitality professional with 20 years of experience in high-end hotels, restaurants, and event venues. Specializes in managing operations, improving customer satisfaction, and leading teams. Oversees front-of-house, reservations, and concierge services while enhancing personalized guest experiences. Excels in conflict resolution, staff training, and optimizing efficiency to foster guest loyalty.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Black Diamond Dawgs LLC
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
08.2022 - Current
- Established partnerships with local businesses to expand service offerings and outreach.
- Created budgets and monitored expenses for effective financial management.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
Kitchen Manager
Thunder Burger
Parachute, Colorado
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff in food safety and sanitation practices.
- Scheduled staff shifts to maintain optimal kitchen workflow during peak hours.
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
Front Office Manager
Hampton Inn suites
Glenwood Springs, CO
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed daily operations of the front desk.
- Executed purchase orders for inventory replenishment.
- Created employee work schedules for optimal coverage.
- Ensured guest and employee satisfaction through attentive service.
Bartender
HOTEL COLORADO
Glenwood Springs, CO
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed bar operations and lobby seating arrangement.
- Ensured guests enjoyed memorable experiences that encouraged repeat visits.
- Researched current mixology trends and provided entertainment options.
Manager
NYPizza El Jebel
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Oversaw overall operations of the shop.
- Assisted with public relations, food service, and register control to ensure smooth operations.
- Resolve customer complaints in high-pressure environment.
- Processed cash and check transactions accurately at point of sale.
- Supervised cooks and assistant cooks/dishwashers to maintain kitchen efficiency and quality.
- Kept the establishment compliant with Department of Health regulations.
- Maintained accurate inventory of all kitchen supplies.
Cook III for Banquets and E47
The Little Nell Aspen
Aspen
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Prepared up to 600 meals daily, ensuring timely service and consistency in quality.
- Primary responsibility to serve highest quality dishes at lowest possible cost.
- Responsible for broiling all meats according to club recipes and standards.
- Broiled all meats according to club recipes and standards.
- Prepared grilled foods following club standards for quality and presentation.
- Conducted preliminary food preparation.
- Assisted with breakfast menu planning.
- Set up serving lines, garnished food items, and applied food protection and sanitation measures.
Culinary Specialist
Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes
Tempe, AZ
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Prepared and served up to 300 meals daily, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Prepared and cooked menu items.
- Served highest quality dishes while managing costs effectively.
- Responsible to operate omelet station at highest standards
- Assisted with breakfast menu planning.
- Set up serving lines, garnished food items, and applied food protection and sanitation measures.
- Received and properly stored supply shipments.
- Responsible for operating omelet station at highest standards
Pastry Chef
Enchantment Resort Sedona
Sedona
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Prepared an extensive assortment of desserts, rotating on a weekly basis, including cakes, pies, cookies, cobblers, special-order desserts and wedding cakes.
- Mixed puff pastry, croissant, and Danish doughs
- Mixed puff pastry, croissant, and Danish dough's
- Plated all dessert orders.
- Kept everything stocked on the dessert line.
Cook
Lucky Break
Tempe, AZ
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Prepared and cooked menu items.
- Set up serving lines and garnished food items.
- Prepared grilled foods, focusing on quality, presentation, and minimizing waste.
- Received and properly stored supply shipments.
- Set up serving lines and garnished food items to ensure efficient meal service.
- Closed the kitchen at the end of service.
- Broiled all meats according to club recipes and standards.
- Prepared all grilled foods, focusing on quality, presentation, and waste control.
Server/Bartender
Hard Rock Cafe
Phoenix, AZ
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Provide professional, friendly, and efficient customer service in a fast paced- environment.
- Greet customers and take reservations.
- Welcomed customers and managed reservations to optimize seating efficiency.
- Escorted customers to tables, presented menus, and explained daily specials to enhance dining experience.
- Delivered food from express line to customers promptly.
Education
Patisserie And Baking
Le Cordon Bleu
Scottsdale, AZ 08.2012 - 08.2013
Skills
- Food safety management
- Budget management
- Client relations management
- Workforce management
- Team management
- Process optimization
- Problem solving
- Time management
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe
- Bartender License
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Languages
English
Personal Information
English
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Thunder Burger
10.2025 - 03.2026
Owner
Black Diamond Dawgs LLC
08.2022 - Current
Front Office Manager
Hampton Inn suites
12.2021 - 05.2023
Bartender
HOTEL COLORADO
01.2020 - 12.2021
Manager
NYPizza El Jebel
08.2017 - 08.2019
Cook III for Banquets and E47
The Little Nell Aspen
05.2014 - 09.2016
Culinary Specialist
Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes
09.2013 - 05.2014
Pastry Chef
Enchantment Resort Sedona
05.2013 - 08.2013
Patisserie And Baking
Le Cordon Bleu
08.2012 - 08.2013
Cook
Lucky Break
07.2012 - 05.2013
Server/Bartender
Hard Rock Cafe
10.2010 - 10.2011