Food & Beverage Director
Yorktown Naval Weapon Station
Yorktown, Virginia
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Organized and conducted regular staff meetings to discuss food safety, customer service, and menu changes.
- Implemented strategies to improve cost efficiency of ingredients, labor, and equipment usage.
- Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food handling, storage, preparation and service.
- Conducted inventory audits on a regular basis to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize waste.
- Managed relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on high-quality products.
- Created training programs for kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Oversaw daily operations of restaurant, bar, catering services including staffing schedules and cash management procedures.
- Maintained records of monthly expenses related to food and beverage services such as payroll costs, utilities bills.
- Supervised employees' performance ensuring they adhere to established policies and procedures while providing excellent customer service.
- Provided guidance and mentorship for junior team members helping them reach their full potential within the organization.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and submitted payment requests in a timely manner.
- Assisted in developing budgets for upcoming projects and tracked actual spending against those plans.
- Managed food service sales, costs and budget administration to keep operations in line with financial targets.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.