Vp Of Operations
Belvedere And Co.
Baltimore, Maryland Area
• Led and managed the day-to-day food and beverage operations, ensuring all service standards were followed• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and developing all front-of-house team members• Supervised and instructed more than 40 team members, including all operational supervisors and team members• Analyzed food and beverage sales, controlled labor costs, maintained catering payroll, invoicing, and accounts receivable• Developed new policies and procedures for food and beverage personnel including training programs, manuals, menus, work schedules, rules, and regulations• Determined, maintained, and communicated the department work schedule• Demonstrated positive leadership characteristics that inspired team members to meet and exceed standards• Ensured all details were correct and complete on banquet event orders for all events• Reviewed production planning for banquets, reviewed banquet event orders, and checked banquet reconciliation daily• Supervised the execution of corporate and social/wedding events• Ensured on-time arrival of all vendors and equipment needed for events• Coordinated the selection, purchase, storage, maintenance, and usage of all food and beverage supplies and equipment• Directly supervised the wine, spirits, and beer program• Supervised inventory controls for catering beverage outlet• Participated in food and beverage menu development for catering and restaurants• Worked closely with the Executive Chef in the implementation of the menus, plating specifications, and recipes• Consistently offered professional, friendly, and engaging service