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Senior Level Catering Manager at a 150 year old global law firm in the Seaport District.

Observe, analyze and create solutions to update, redirect and magnify sales for established kosher catering firm.• A central force for sales goals, image polishing, product refinement while maintaining current client base.• Create and execute custom life-cycle event experiences to broadcast the firm’s upgrade image.

• Successfully interpret a key management role at the John Hancock Tower and numerous corporate locations.• Anticipate and exceed client needs in a most aggressive, positive manner while maintaining ownership’s philosophy.• Cultivate long-term client and staff relationships built on respect and responsiveness. • Create and execute client-specific dining experiences; remaining well versed in food allergies and dietary restrictions. • Incorporate locally sourced produce and sustainable proteins while reducing carbon footprint whenever possible. • Access and incorporate the latest trends in culinary management, service techniques, menu presentation and policies. • Develop catering strategies, comprehensive event planning services and menu development.• Ensure successful operations including labor cost, food cost control, preparation and transportation. • Report operating statements and operational budgets; maintain and minimize collection of receivables.

Documented, catalogued and photographed China Collection. Sorted, organized and catalogued extensive postcard collection. Curated online postcard exhibit. Assisted in planning and creative facets of fundraising special events.

• Drove service quality and sales for a $3 million budget with 3 dining rooms, 4 ballrooms, 2 lounges, room service and catered events.• Optimized performance of managerial staff and service teams of over 60 associates.• Solidified customer satisfaction while coordinating hotel outlet staff to navigate multiple events.• Reduced waste, redundancy and expenditures by instituting new protocols in scheduling, inventory management, staff training/recruitment, recycling and accounting.• Accelerated learning opportunities for staff by creating training manuals to increase seasonal preparedness.• Initialized a past-to-present aesthetic theme, leveraging the property’s unique history, updating decor and amenities.• Established “green” reputation and market share by developing a single-stream recycling program.

Ensured maximum sales and guest satisfaction, initiating a successful fine-dining/banquet operation and preparing a foods market utilizing local food products and the vineyard's artisan wines. Maintained and harvested a 2-acre produce and herb garden. Selected AccomplishmentsCreated and developed a unique fine-dining winery destination, restaurant, and event facility. Achieved 10% profit in dining room and 40% profit in banquets, exceeding forecasts of $250,000 in the restaurant and $500,000 in banquets.

Created systems, standards, and menus for self-owned, off-premises catering company. Selected AccomplishmentsAchieved 25% profit with $125,000 in total sales in the first year, catering specialty and kosher events in Missouri, New Mexico, and New York.Launched Saint Louis' first kosher fine-dining restaurant/banquet venue, reaching $100,000 in sales in the first 6 months.

Accelerated development of new kitchen staff to meet increased needs generated from increased sales.Created business plan and menus for move to an on-premise facility, forecasting sales over $3 million. Selected AccomplishmentDoubled existing off-premise sales to $1.5 million, restructuring this established caterer and developing new kitchens/menus to attract kosher clientele.

Ensured guest satisfaction and growth by supervising food production and presentation for high-profile events with up to 2000 guests for this top-ranked New York caterer.CONFERENCE MANAGER, Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center, New YorkGenerated sales by presenting the property's unique historical elements, upgrading menus and amenities.