Tomas Grigaitis
Oak Park, IL *****
**************@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Banquet Captain
Virgin Hotel - Chicago, IL
January 2015 to May 2019
Languages:
Train, supervise and schedule banquet staff for all private and special English, Lithuanian, Russian
& Polish events. Responsible for the planning, set-up and delivery of requested food and beverage services. Ability to work under pressure
Events management
Events Manager
European Custom Catering - Chicago, IL
July 2011 to December 2014
Responsible for all aspects of both private and corporate event planning, Conflict management onsite management, post-event invoicing, and follow-up. Supervised all Guest communications staff members, sub-contracted service providers and rental operations. Floral & table design
Designed and built all floral, place setting and banquet displays. Bartender
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Food for Thought - Skokie, IL
April 2008 to June 2011
Articulate
Served at major corporate events and private parties across the Chicago metropolitan area. Managed all aspects of bar planning, onsite Creative & Organized management, and post-event invoicing. Disciplined & Success-Driven
Naturally social & responsive
Head Server
James Hotel - Chicago, IL
September 2006 to March 2008
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Responsible for all food and beverage services in the hotel's banquet operation. Served as head bartender for all special events.
Swiss Hotel - Chicago, IL
1994 to 2001
Hotel Lithuania, Vilnius, Lithuania
Talented in the design of banquet and floral displays Grand Hotel Kempinski, Vilnuis, LT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Education
Bachelor's in planning and post-event accounting and invoicing Vilnius University - Vilnius
May 2003 to August 2006