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0-5 years of experience
Managed all aspects of catered events including coordinating the initial contract with the customer, production with the kitchen staff, supervised the delivery and set up of all events, including the supervision of onsite service staff. Events ranged from twenty to three hundred in a group.
- Increased catering sales by 35%, through increased marketing and improved customer communication
- Took the leadership role of the catering department and implemented a HACCP program.
- Reduced food cost by 4% via developing and putting into practice a standardized recipe book with focus on portion control.
0-5 years of experience
Managed all aspects of banquet sales and catering operations including marketing, client relations and support, staffing, coordinating, vendor relations, and exceeded overall guest expectations
- Planned and executed all aspects of wedding ceremonies, rehearsals, and receptions by maximizing sales techniques to meet financial goals and create memorable events
- Improved top line revenues for wedding sales from $295K annually in 2011 to $450K in 2013.
- Exceeded 2013 budget projections overall by $350K
- Traveled to expo’s throughout the country to promote property awareness and increase revenues
6-10 years of experience
Oversaw campus and third party catered events for up to 2000 people. Provided outstanding customer service and exceeded client’s expectations.
- Reduced labor costs both by hiring and training student employees, and creative scheduling.
- Arranged catering with Capella University generating revenue in excess $250,000.00
- Collaborated with college in overseeing a $4 million café renovation.
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw the management of 1 Assistant Catering Director and 15 Associates with annual sales of $2.5 million in catering revenue.
- Coordinated Monthly Board Luncheons, Dinners and Stockholder meetings for Top 10 Executives in the company.
- Developed and oversaw the implementation of morning and afternoon cart breaks in office areas
- Supported off premise catering concept
- Responsible for developing, forecasting and projecting annual catering budgets
- Interface with clients weekly to provide financial reporting and client satisfaction
0-5 years of experience
Increased monthly catering sales from $2000 to over $25,000 through efficient management practices
- Developed catering department from the ground up, including computer system set up, sales calls, re-writing menu, training, portioning, ordering, invoicing, billing, production, and delivery
- Built customer base to over 500 satisfied customers by maintaining consistently friendly attitude and professional, accurate and on time service
- Made weekly supply orders to ensure adequate stock while staying within the budget
- Devised work schedules to ensure successful event coordination
- Supervised the Assistant Manager and delivery staff
- Received weekly feedback from clients to ensure complete customer satisfaction
10+ years of experience
Public and private event planning and management for companies and individual clients.
- Developed, implemented and managed all aspects of sales process in pursuit of revenue and profit generation.
- Built and maintained relationships with new clients and further developed opportunities with existing clients.
- Prepared, negotiated, and delivered bids and final contracts to clients (budgets ranging from $1K – $200K)
- Collaborated with other managing partner on the conception, design and execution of private events from 4 – 400 persons.
- Managed/supervised the delivery and execution of gourmet food and formal dining service for events.
- Detailed client list and references available upon request.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted coordination of restaurant feature on The Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” hosted by Guy Fieri
- Developed and implemented procedures for catering division that boosted overall monthly revenue by 8%
- Achieved record profitability by reducing fixed cost, including labor and food, by 10% monthly
- Created and implemented employee procedure handbook and catering guidelines to increase overall guest satisfaction
0-5 years of experience
Offering comprehensive food services ranging from corporate catering to cafeteria services and vending. Clients include large governmental, educational, industrial, corporate, institutional and health care organizations with 150 people or more.
- Developed, motivated and managed district personnel in surpassing company and revenue goals.
- Managed budgets, inventory and daily operations for 14 corporate and educational accounts.
- Created, developed and grew catering sector over 800%.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for all catered events on and off premise earning over $1.5 million revenue yearly for catering department.
- Hired, trained and motivated catering staff.
- Facilitated Catering Essentials seminars for New England Region.
- Redesigned Presidential, Executive Administration and Tiered Menus.
- Customized and implemented web based catering program
0-5 years of experience
Handled catering inquiries and developed catering programs to suit individual needs.
- Created floor plans for various types of catering events.
- Assisted in sales and conducted site visits with prospective clients.
- Worked with sales director to develop menus and pricing.
- Hired, trained and scheduled new crewmembers.
0-5 years of experience
Entered all transactional information for functions into the Caterease event software program.
- Maintained the Food and Beverage catering events calendar.
- Assisted in creating the annual catering menu.
- Coordinated and managed events, ranging in numbers of 4 – 250 guests. Events consisted of corporate events, business meetings, golf outings, wedding receptions, and special club events along with theme and holiday parties.
- Oversaw events to ensure all details are carried out as proposed in the client’s contract.
- Manage a staff of 20 employees.
- HR duties to include interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling staff for all catering events.
- Managed all duties for three separate dining rooms.
- Coordinated special activity events for the members of the club, including theme and holiday parties for private parties as well as for the club members.
- Exceeded established monthly quotas as much as 40%.
- Provided assistance to the sales manager and restaurant manager as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Managed catering staff of up to 50 to plan and execute upscale events including weddings, photo shoots, wine festivals, concerts, and private parties. Utilized one server per every 10 guests.
- Exclusive caterer for Seaside, Florida which is a top ten wedding destination site.
- Catered to 10 venue sites within Seaside.
- Coordinated various other venue sites including the most beautiful beaches in the world, state parks, private homes and on-site at Criolla’s.
- Full service catering included procurement of preferred vendors, ceremony officiates, musicians, florists, rentals, and specialty linens.
- Hired and trained all staff members
- Managed quality and cost control of all aspects of each function.
- Performed full set up and breakdown of all functions.
6-10 years of experience
Booked weddings, sweet 16’s, corporate events and private parties for premier catering company
- Managed sales, purchasing and inventory, marketing, social media and guest relations
- Assisted clients in menu service selection, equipment rental and event coordination
- Developed relationships with venues for on-site event booking
- Worked closely with Chef/Owner to ensure highest food quality, consistency of service and maintenance
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for establishing new catering department for off-site & on-site catering events.
- Created all forms, accounting methods, booking procedures, and event standards, as well as policies & procedures for all catering events.
- Trained all event staff in catering service.
- Responsible for all catering sales, generating all BEO’s, and working closely with clients to meet and exceed event needs.
- Assisted in the development of the Hickory Room. Booked space and generated sales by conducting sales blitzes.
- Tripled Bib’s catering business in 1 years’ time by implementing marketing of space, cold calling, and regular follow ups.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained an excellent track record of managing venues diligently while ensuring profitability.
- Maintained accurate financial and administrative records.
- Organized new initiatives and planned promotions to increase client base.
- Drove sales and developed new income streams.
- Built strong relationships with clients by providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained food and labor costs in accordance with business goals.
0-5 years of experience
Performed human resource functions, including reviewing resumes, interviewing, and processing new hires.
- Assisted the bookkeeper/ office manager with data entry, event research, invoicing and advertising. Maintained and improved office filing system.
- Administered all basic office functions and provided concierge services. Facilitated inter office scheduling and communications.
- Negotiated contracts between outside vendors and the companies for special events.
- Directed all catered functions and managed special events. Ordered all products and services for the office staff and for special events.
- Facilitated and improved business to business contacts that lead to streamlined operating procedures.
- Lobbied elected officials for licensing for events and represented the company in public hearings necessary for the operation of the events.
- Coordinated 21 nonprofit groups with company events to help them with fundraising, led meetings regarding procedures, and taught training classes.
- Installed new inventory management procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Purchased all food inventories and maintained stock levels.
- Designed and implemented high end menus to cater to customer specific needs.
- Successfully managed kitchen functions and equipment maintenance as necessary.
- Booked parties for various occasions including anniversaries, holiday, and private events.
- Strong emphasis on top quality beluga caviar, finest wines, European cheeses, and exotic foods.
- Provided personal service within the establishment for visiting high profile celebrities.
- Exceeded standards to satisfy the requirements of the Board of Health and beer/wine licensing.
- Maintained a rapport with customers and prepared dishes they would enjoy to earn repeat business.
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated, set up, and directed catering events of up to 500 guests
- Organized and managed up to 40 employees working events
- Provided customer relations to event clientele
- Catered events for guests including George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice, and Tim Tebow
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for all sales & operations of off-site catering
- Organized and implemented marketing goals with regard to company objectives
- Developed standard operating procedures and training for staff
- Ensured compliance with all health, city and county regulations
- Menu planning, food purchasing, production and cost control
0-5 years of experience
Oversee all catering which provides food for office gatherings, school events, community get-togethers and other large functions
- Successfully increased outside sales by 20% by using exceptional customer service and improved accountability
- Work closely with the owner and High Performance Leadership Team, to ensure team members are following the mission statement and company culture
- Create and maintain databases for market research, customer service, fundraising and promotions
- Attend community events in order to grow and maintain the brand in the local area
- Responsible for overseeing fundraising opportunities with schools, booster clubs and the local community
- Create advertising materials for in-house events and maintain corporate level marketing resources
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for 1.4 million dollars in catering Sales.
- Instrumental in retaining food service contract with school during RFP academic year.
- Recorded weekly Catering inventory.
- Responsible for documenting weekly employee hours to ensure accurate reporting.
- Managed all high profile catering events ensuring top quality food and excellent service.
- Key role in lowering job related accidents by 20 from previous school year.
- ServeSafe certified.
0-5 years of experience
Oversee all elements of on premise catering, from planning to execution with sales of $600,000 annually.
- Work closely with District Manager and Chef to communicate client’s expectations to plan their catering function.
- Ensure successful operations of catering functions including labor cost, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
- Conduct daily pre-service meetings with staff to communicate the days catering events and café food service.
- Ensure catering sales are in line with budget drive sales if necessary while promoting catering and café sales.
- Menu development and costing, marketing functions as they relate to the catering department.
0-5 years of experience
Grew current and new sales on average 65% in 180 days and consistently maintained a 45% sales increase over two years by introducing new marketing initiative, forging effective strategic alliances, implementing innovative sales techniques and reengineering sluggish sales force
- Improved company’s competitive advantage in the marketplace
- Responsible for coordinating all phases of group meeting/banquet functions held on and off site, coordinating these activities on a daily basis
- Assist clients in program planning and menu selection
- Solicit local group catering business
- Maintain the service and reputation of NEWKS Eatery and act as a management representative to clients
- Responsible for upholding all sanitation and safety procedures while assisting in production and transportation
- Control of food, beverage, goods, and labor costs
- Responsible for collection of direct payment, on account payment, and maintain all logs
0-5 years of experience
Generated $500,000 in sales first year
- Generated key new clients for catering and special events
- Responsible for all details of every off premise catered events
- In charge of flowers, party rental equipment, and organizing staff for events
- Created menus and wine pairings for private parties
- Promoted to the title of Wine Director
- Created new event called Tuesday Night Wine Tastings
10+ years of experience
- Developed menus and catering guides that were cost effective
- Organized, staffed, and ordered for banquets from 10-300 people
- Developed and lead company safety committee
- Created training video for new catering assistants
0-5 years of experience
Produce sales of $200K + weekly from corporate catering
- Provide catering and dining services to a corporate headquarters with over 6,000 employees
- Supervise and train union and temp agency staff large for casual office catering and specialty events for two office buildings
- Controlling labor, food, spirits and profit margins substantially increasing corporate revenues.
- Develop new menus, food concepts, and design. Execute a catering expo once a year to exhibit new concepts for meeting and event planners.
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors and building facilities.
0-5 years of experience
Manage a sales volume of $1.8 to $2 million with an average of five events per day
- Responsible for planning military functions ranging from two people to 700+ people, including high ranking Admirals, CO’s and XO’s
- Responsible for planning weddings, rehearsal dinners, and many other social events for guests ranging from 20 people to 300 people
- Handled marketing and social media for catering and on premise restaurant
- Train and supervise staff of 29 FTEs/on-call employees
- Handle all client relations which include requests and concerns
- Responsible for executing on and off-site catering events
- Prepare catering quotes and final invoices for all events
- Maintain HACCP and safety procedures
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