See How Many Clients You're Missing Each Month

Simply enter your business email & Topline AI Agent will show you.

Brian Barr,Cmp,Crde profile image

Brian Barr,Cmp,Crde

Owner at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Design Perfect Catering</span>
Intro Book
Hospitality industry expert with leadership experience in event management and front office operations.
  • Claim this Profile
Location
Kirkland, Washington, United States, US
Skills
  • Cooking
  • Event Management
  • Catering
  • Banquets
  • Food And Beverage
  • Show all
image
image

Refer a Friend to Get
100 Credits For FREE

Refer a Friend Now

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI
Brian Barr is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in event management, catering, and front office operations. He has held various leadership roles in the industry, including Owner at Design Perfect Catering, Director of Event Operations at Sheraton Grand Seattle, and Assistant General Manager at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. He has a strong background in budgeting, customer satisfaction, and leadership.

Experience

  • Design Perfect Catering
    • Kirkland, Washington, United States
    • Owner
      • Sep 2021 - Present
      • Kirkland, Washington, United States
  • Sheraton Grand Seattle
    • Seattle, WA
    • Director of Event Operations
      • Jan 2015 - Aug 2020
      • Seattle, WA
  • McCormick & Schmick's Catering
    • Operations Manager
      • Mar 2008 - Jan 2015

      Operations Manager for large scale catering. Housed at the museum of flight and capable of doing large scale caterings from Everett to Tacoma and east to Issaquah.We recently did a barbeque in Auburn, WA for 6200 people.

  • Tenaya Lodge @ Yosemite
    • Assistant General Manager
      • 2005 - 2007

      Directly responsible for Front Office, Bell staff, PBX, Revenue Management, Security, Housekeeping, Gift Shop, Spa and Guest Services. Responsible for all aspects of the Resort in the absence of the General Manager. Executive Committee member. Department includes; 5 managers, 2 asst. managers, ...

  • Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
    • Conference & Banquet Manager
      • Sep 1998 - Sep 2005

      Responsible for Conference Service and Banquet staff; Conference service managers and admin, Banquet Servers, Captains, Housemen, Audio Visual, Business Center, Conference Concierge and off site venues. Responsible for #1 rating with in DH&amp;R for meeting planner satisfaction. Responsib...

  • Woodmark Hotel
    • Banquet Manager
      • Jun 1995 - Aug 1998

      &#39;96 Bqt Labor, 6.6% Labor on a budget of 8.3% &quot;97 Bqt Labor, 6.3% Labor on a budget of 6.4% $2,456k in &#39;97 catering revenue for 6k-sq. ft. of meeting space, including seasonal pavilion. 96% Excellent/Good group comment cards for service. Wrote &#39;97 expenses budget, act...

  • Renaissance Madison Hotel
    • Banquet Manager
      • Jun 1989 - Apr 1995

      Brought privately owned hotel to corporate banquet standards. Taught "Train the Trainer" and "Dealing with upset guests" courses. Awards: Four Star/Four Diamond, 1991 Stouffer Pyramid Award for "Exceeding all performance levels."

  • The Lodge at Pebble
    • Banquet Manger
      • Aug 1987 - May 1989
  • Pebble Beach Company
    • Banquet Manager
      • 1987 - 1989
  • Seattle Sheraton Hotel and Towers
    • Banquet Captain
      • Oct 1982 - Aug 1987

      Hired as an opening server, promoted in 4 months to Banquet captain. Served as Banquet beverage manager for one year as well as assisting previous and future managers. Opened and managed Cirrus Sunday Brunch on the top floor of the hotel with regular clientele along with regular captain d...

  • Four Seasons Olympic Hotel
    • Banquet Server/Bartender
      • Aug 1982 - May 1983

      450-Room Conference Hotel

  • private and charter yachts
    • Chef
      • Jan 1981 - Dec 1981
  • PACCAR Club 13
    • Executive Chef
      • Jun 1977 - Dec 1980

Education

  • 1978 - 1979
    South Seattle College

Suggested Services

This profile is unclaimed. These are suggested service rates with 0% commision upon successful connection

Industry Focus. “Hospitality”

Looking to Create a Custom Project?

Need a custom project? We'll create a solution designed specifically for your project.

Get Started

References

Social Profiles

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now

Similar Profiles