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Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee

• Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.• Identified potential suppliers and make recommendations based on reputation, price, terms, and strategic value.• Negotiated best price, quality, service levels for purchased products and services.• Oversaw vendor relationships to ensure we receive best possible terms and appropriate level of service.• Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.• Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.• Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control.

• Identified and communicated risks to requesting parties; be able to recommend and procure alternative products and/or services.• Directed, coached, supported, supervised and evaluated the performance of all associates in the Food and Beverage department.• Oversaw the overall food and beverage budget by reviewing financial transactions and monitoring the budget to ensure an efficient operation, and to ensure expenditures stay within budget limitations (including but not limited to food cost, bar revenue and labor overtime).• Directed all service and culinary presentations and quality in all venues.

• Oversaw the daily operations of the Food & Beverage Department, that includes the Restaurant and Banquets.• Developed sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials.• Communicated with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production.• Conducted cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement.• Maintained relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for vendors.• Established targets and develop strategies effective for achieving targets.• Managed expenses and work around a budget to meet the demands of clients as well as generate profit.• Designated and scheduled work duties to food and beverage staff.• Collaborated with the Chef and Sous Chef to design and plan the menus for Restaurant, Bar and Banquets.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Processed deposits and payments, updated accounts and managed paperwork for vendor and customer contracts.• Multitasked effectively to handle administrative, operational and customer issues for multiple upcoming events.• Cultivated relationships with clients throughout planning process and events to maximize satisfaction and encourage repeat business.• Coordinated wide-ranging events for clients, including private parties, corporate events and fundraisers.