Objective: To obtain a challenging position utilizing my proven experience in the Food and Beverage industry.
Experience:
Jan 2007 – Jan 2010 FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Washington, PA
Head of Food & Beverage Department Operations
Hiring, Firing, and Development of Employees
Food & Beverage Menu Development
Service Standard Development and Training
Planning and Development of Casino
Product Ordering for entire Food & Beverage Operation
Maintain Food Safety & Sanitation Standards
Certified Tips Trainer (Alcohol Awareness Training)
Manage Daily Ledger
Labor Planning and Implementation
Inventory Management
Sep 2002 – Jan 2007 GENERAL MANAGER – TERRACE CLUB HOUSE, BANQUETS
Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center, Wheeling, WV
Manage Terrace Club House Daily Operations
Manage all Banquet Operations
Hiring, Firing, and Development of Employees
Public Relations
Food & Beverage Menu Development
Service Standard Development and Training
Maintain Food Safety & Sanitation Standards
Labor Planning and Implementation
Inventory Management
Manage Daily Ledger
Guestpath Instructor
Planning and Implementation of Guestpath Catering Standards
Involved in remodel of 300 seat Buffet with Action Stations
May 2001 – Sep 2002 GENERAL MANAGER, Grits Grill, Nags Head, NC
Aug 2001 – May 2002 GENERAL MANAGER, Best Steaks & Seafood Restaurant, Elizabeth City, NC
Jan 2000 – July 2001 PRODUCTION & CATERING MANAGER, Sodexho Marriott Services/Middle Georgia College, Cochran, GA
Jan 1993 – Jan 2000 GENERAL MANAGER, Lenora’s Cafeteria & Catering, Steubenville, OH
Jan 1985 – Jan 1993 MANAGER, Three State Dist/Eagle Inn, Wheeling, WV
May 1983 – Jan 1985 ASSISTANT MANAGER, Stone Crab Inn, St. Clairsville, OH
May 1977 – May 1983 ASSISTANT MANAGER/CATERING MANAGER, Hoagie Shack, Wheeling, WV
Military Experience:
1980 – 1989 United States Army National Guard
Military Police Detachment, Cook
Education:
1976 – 1980 Central Catholic High School, Wheeling, WV
General Business, Accounting, Marketing