Assistant Director Of Catering And Conference Services
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May 2022 - Present
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Proven Hospitality Executive Leader
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Resorts World Las Vegas
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Proven Hospitality Executive Leader
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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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James Downs is listed as Proven Hospitality Executive Leader at Resorts World Las Vegas, based in Henderson, Nevada, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for James Downs.
James Downs previously worked as Assistant Director of Catering and Conference Services at Resorts World Las Vegas and Director of Banquet Operations at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa. James Downs studied at Diablo Valley College.
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About James Downs
I am a proven leader with empathy, humility, resilience, influence, integrity, accountability and confidence.Experienced Banquets and Catering/Conference Services Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Strong operations professional skilled in POS, P&L, Inventory Control, Staffing, Labor Controls, Event Management and Team Building.
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Director Of Banquet Operations
Oversee daily operations and execution of Banquet events. Work with Banquet Management while bringing together culinary and stewarding operations to create flawless execution. Build lasting client relationships and ensure staff is exceeding expectations. Manage staffing levels, schedules and daily profitability. Handle all client meetings, inventory.
Jan 2018 - Aug 2021
Catering Conference Services Manager
Served as liaison between clients and operations staff to ensure the needs of both the client and hotel were achieved. Prepare resumes for group and catering meetings. Execute weekly meetings with all departments to ensure accuracy of the client needs. Negotiation of food and beverage pricing, detailing the function space, and hotel services with clients..
Nov 2014 - Jan 2018
Assistant Banquet Manager
Work with daily operations teams to make sure client requests and requirements are fulfilled. Handled 24 hours setup operations as single manager. Captained coffee break events and food and beverage events. Received all client requests real time and completed requests or delegated where needed. Managed all hiring/staffing for setup, inventory, scheduling.
Sep 2010 - Nov 2014
Banquet Manager
Coordinate daily operations of set up and food and beverage. Lead, hire, train staff for set up. Maintain orders, labor/productivity, quality of service and daily revenues. Daily interactions with meeting planners, vendors, staff and support staff. Handle POS and cash sales. Improved meeting planner survey scores year over year. 160,000 sq. ft. indoor and.
Nov 2006 - Sep 2010
Outlet Supervisor
Oversaw the beverage cart service to the golf course and the outlet near the golf shop, breakfast/lunch. I was in charge of all the ordering, labor, food quality and staffing. Improved labor and food cost for outlet.
Dec 2005 - Nov 2006
Food Runner
Nominated for Employee of the Year 2005I was the lead food runner for the outlet at the pools. Expedited line to ensure accuracy of orders and quality of presentation. Improved kitchen output by increasing kitchen efficiency.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
Associate
Load and drive van to catering events.Setup and teardown events.Serve and bus catering events.Bartend and complete various other tasks.
May 2000 - Jul 2004
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Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma, General Studies
Benicia High School
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What company does James Downs work for?
James Downs works for Resorts World Las Vegas.
What is James Downs's role at Resorts World Las Vegas?
James Downs is listed as Proven Hospitality Executive Leader at Resorts World Las Vegas.
Where is James Downs based?
James Downs is based in Henderson, Nevada, United States while working with Resorts World Las Vegas.
What companies has James Downs worked for?
James Downs has worked for Resorts World Las Vegas, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, The Phoenician Resort, and Alex'S Catering.
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What schools did James Downs attend?
James Downs studied at Diablo Valley College.
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