JOSE LUIS REATEGUI

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Stafford Va **554

adlj9d@r.postjobfree.com

PHONE.571-***-****

Objective: Seek the Position of Assistant catering Manager

SUMMARY: Immensely talented Banquet Supervisor with huge background in planning and coordinating the daily needs for setup, execution, and breakdown of banquet functions.

Summary of Qualifications

●More than twenty years experience.

●Immense ability to read and follow Banquet Event Orders and floor diagrams, and set

up rooms accordingly.

●Exceptional customer service skills.

●Deep knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and procedures.

●Uncommon ability to interpret and apply safety rules, operating, maintenance, and procedural manuals.

●Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.

●Remarkable ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format.

●Computer skills (Excel, Word).

●Uncommon ability to work flexible schedule as large events may dictate.

●Strong knowledge and ability to speak Spanish fluently, together with English.

●Positive and winning attitude.

●Excellent communication and writing skills.

●Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access, Power point and Internet.

●Excellent creativity in designing events.

●Able to carry out sales and marketing plans to improve profits.

Professional Experience

FDIC at Aramark, Arlington, VA 1996 - Present

Banquet Supervisor

●Responsible for soliciting banquet business and ensuring customer satisfaction with all functions booked.

●Coordinate and supervise the execution of all banquet functions to ensure clients' specifications are adhered to and that the function runs smoothly and efficiently.

●Perform all position in banquet operations in order to supervise, direct, and train all banquet personnel. Offered dining service for patrons at this fashionable, excellent dining restaurant, which conventionally served 4 - courses/meal.

●Helped in menu development. Commended for ability to resolve problems and enhance satisfaction

●Skilled at planning,coordinating,training and monitoring programs

●Posses many traits of an effective communicator

Ridgewells Catering, VA 1982-2002

Banquet Server

●Manually set-up and broke-down all meeting rooms and food functions in accordance with catering manager. Verify patrons' identification to make sure that they meet min age needs for use of alcoholic beverages.

●Confirm with customers to make sure that they are enjoying food and take action to correct any troubles.

●Attend customers to their tables.

●Explain neatly how different menu items are made, describing the cooking methods and ingredients.

●Tell customers of daily special items. (continental breakfasts, breaks, served and buffet lunches, dinners and receptions) to ensure guest satisfaction.

●Travel to different places

U.S Open Tournament Golf (Chicago, Long Island, New Jersey)

U.S.Women’s Open

●Communicates and followed instructions from Managers and Supervisors.

●Maintained and refreshed all function rooms as needed.

●Maintained cleanliness of Pre-Function Banquet areas.

●Served multiple roles during a scheduled shift which required changing uniforms from houseman to server as needed.

White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 205**-****-****

●Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

●Check server and house person Banquet Event Orders to ensure that all information is accurate.

●Check room set-up to see that Banquet Event Orders directions are completely followed. Ensure that all public areas are neat and clean.

●Make contact with group representatives. Explain how to make contact if needed throughout function.

●Inspect banquet areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean.

●Recap all banquet checks at end of each day and turn in to Night Audit.

●Know the menu for each function served and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation method for each item to be served.

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US Department of State

●Proactively solicit for new business, qualify and respond to leads of few room nights and more in all market segments.

●Manage all aspects of account.

● Plan and implement all events for the department.

●Supervise, train, and direct service staff. Serve as clients' primary contact in planning catered events, including developing menus, transportation service, room decoration, procuring of rentals, and staffing.

●Ensure that security, safety, and health standards are being adhered to.

CANTEEN CORP 1991-1993

Banquet Supervisor

●Helped in menu development.

●Assists the banquet manager in overseeing banquet staff and coordinating banquet function. And also stays in contact with the host (on-site contact) throughout the event to ensure the highest guest satisfaction possible.

●Supervise banquet staff.

●Conduct shift meetings.

● Responsible for overall execution of event.

● Assists in conducting training of banquet staff in proper set up, serving and clean up procedures.

● Assist in scheduling and assigning duties to banquet staff.

●Use the event order sheet as a contract.

● Use the event order sheet as a checklist on the day of the event prior to the arrival of the event contact.

●Enforced all company and banquet policies.

EDUCATION

High School LIMA –PERU 1971

Saint Martin LIMA-PERU 1973-1978

Hospitality Management

Northern Virginia Community College 2002-2004

Food Service Management.

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