Banquet Server Inventory Control

Paul Rawson

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Lake Worth, FL 33461

Phone: 678-***-****

Career Overview

Seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in food & beverage service, banquet operations, and front-of-house management. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, coordinate large-scale events, and uphold service excellence in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Adept in restaurant and banquet operations, inventory control, and guest relations. Demonstrated success in managing service for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions serving up to 2,000 guests. Core Competencies

● Dining Room & Banquet Management

● High-Volume Event Execution

● FOH & BOH Coordination

● Guest Service Excellence

● Inventory & Cost Control

● Vendor Relations & Purchasing

● Staff Scheduling & Training

● Event Setup & Breakdown

● E.O. (Event Order) Execution

● Team Leadership & Multitasking

● FIFO Inventory System

● Upselling & Revenue Generation

Professional Experience

Royal Palm Yacht Club - Boca Raton, FL

Banquet Supervisor 2021 – 2025

● Supervised banquet services for country club events (member dinners, coffee breaks, receptions, holiday events) including setup and breakdown.

● Served other roles as needed.

Palm Beach County Convention Center – West Palm Beach, FL Banquet Server 2017 – 2021

● Executed banquet service for high-profile events; liaised with management and catering teams to ensure flawless delivery

● Maintained service standards across large-scale functions under Banquet Manager Key Staff – West Palm Beach, FL

On-Call Banquet Server 2016 – 2017

● Supported staffing needs for major events; collaborated Banquet Directors to meet client service expectations

Heart of Hearts – Tampa, FL

On-Call Banquet Server 2015 – 2017

● Provided exceptional service at wedding and corporate events; coordinated with Staffing Manager

Lakeside Terrace Conference Center – Boca Raton, FL Banquet Server 2015 – 2016

● Set up and broke down event spaces, ensured guest satisfaction, and supported culinary and service teams

Chattahoochee Country Club – Gainesville, GA

Asst. Food & Beverage Director 2009 – 2014

● Oversaw F&B operations, managed vendor relations, and maintained inventory and cost control

● Partnered with F&B Director to streamline service delivery and staff performance Additional Experience:

● Marriott Hotels, St. Louis, MO

● Hyatt Hotels, West Palm Beach, FL

Education

Associates of Art – Hotel Management

Palm Beach Jr. (State) College Lake Worth, FL

References

● Jerry Broz – Hotel General Manager 305-***-****

● Darlene Warlick – Associate 314-***-****

● Sylvia Raftery – Associate 561-***-****

● David Sweet – Assistant General Manager, Boca Woods Country Club 561-***-****

● Lacy Henderson – Housekeeping Director, Marriott 770-***-****

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