Brian Smith Email & Phone Number

Columbine Valley, Colorado, Us

 In charge of all catering and club events, overseeing a staff of ~40. Revenue increase of 10% to 2M annually during my tenure. Securing inquiries and collaborating to negotiate cost effective venue space, F&B, lodging, A/V, and other vendors. Building a network of contacts for reliable and profitable delivery of services. Multiple monthly and yearly repeat clientele booked. Conducting weekly BEO meetings with department heads and staff. Producing seasonal menu and pricing for catering packages. Ensuring the success of events start to finish, personally overseeing social, private, and corporate functions up to 700 attendees. Realizing improved bottom line for the club through proper budget analysis and execution of contracts. Helping achieve a bottom line profit for the F&B department in the summer 2017 quarter for the first time in over 5 years.

Columbine Valley, Colorado, Us

 Leader of multiple restaurant venues and events, guiding a FOH team of ~50. In charge of fine dining, pub, pool cafe, golf course outlets, and all clubhouse F&B operations focusing on hospitality. Frequently 1000 covers and $15000 in daily revenue. Critical in the planning and opening of a new 60 seat upscale satellite restaurant and new 120 seat pool dining facility. Staffing, training material, drink programs, menu content and publishing, and kitchen/dining area/bar space design and implementation. Responsible for interviewing/hiring, training, review, discipline and advancement of employees. Efficient ordering of F&B, supplies, linen, and smallwares to streamline inventory and reduce waste. Building morale to reduce turnover by 50%+. Assuming greater roles, expanding knowledge, and lauded for performance during periods without upper management at the club.

 Managing two new area locations. Franchise travelling trainer. Grew unit sales to 2-2.5M annually in demanding environments. Cash handling, ordering, scheduling, and mentoring of several MITs. Inventory and labor P&L control in line with desired goals. Rapidly advancing role in a growing franchise, emphasizing company core values, customer relationships, and EE’s growth.

 Catering to corporate clientele directing a team of ~20 to achieve accurate, timely delivery of services. Annual sales over 1M. Executing a multilevel marketing campaign to solicit new business in the downtown area. Email, social media, and in person. Consulting with regional and national corporate directors to grow same store sales by 60% during my tenure at the DTC location.