Experience

Lakes Of The Four Seasons

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food and Beverage Manager/Sales Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Present



Square Roots (JK FEC MGMT)

• General Manager

  • Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

  Opened the facility in June of 2019. Responsibilities of overseeing all aspects of the facility (all FOH and BOH operations). Ordering, checking and putting away all beer, wine, liquor, chemical and disposables. Scheduling all FOH and overseeing BOH schedule (80 total employees). Daily checks of the facility including bathrooms, foyer, restaurant and bar areas for cleanliness and any maintenance issues (trouble shoot if able to) needing to be addressed. Weekly and monthly inventory for all food and liquor. Production of all house made cocktails adhering to recipes. Training and coach all FOH employees daily and communicate the culture of Square Roots while on the floor. Weekly meetings with management team. Monthly meetings with ownership team.



Gizmos Fun Factory (JK FEC MGMT)

• Food and Beverage Manager

  • May 2016 - Dec 2018

  Helped open the facility in November of 2016. Implemented recipe cards, inventory sheets (weekly and monthly) and deep cleaning schedules for kitchen, cafe and bar area. Overseen daily production of all food items from delivery to prep to finished product including portioning and adhering to safety procedures. Managed the cafe area for any complaints or concerns. Worked with sales team for weekly birthday parties and group events (up to 800 people). Managed the scheduling, hiring and disciplinary action for 50 plus employees. Worked side by side with hourly employees in training, coaching and gizmos culture. Daily safety checks for any maintenance needed in our designated areas (fryers, grill, ovention oven, coolers, etc). Weekly meetings with management for P&L reports, inventory, ordering and weekly parties and group events.



Youche Country Club

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Chef/Banquet Manager

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016



Hilton Garden Inn

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Chef

  • May 2014 - Jan 2016



Bon Femme Cafe

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sous Chef

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Creating daily specials and weekend specials including fresh fish and seafoodDaily inventory and daily rotations of product. Organized all recipes into uniform recipe book. Creating daily specials and weekend specials including fresh fish and seafoodDaily inventory and daily rotations of product. Organized all recipes into uniform recipe book.



Popolanos

• Australia
• Restaurants

• Restaurant Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

  In charge of all FOH and BOH operations including weekly and daily inventoryNightly reports and daily depositsIncreased take out and delivery sales by 15% from previous yearImproved marketing and advertising to local dealerships and hotels in areaOversaw the contract with Villa Cesara Banquet Center In charge of all FOH and BOH operations including weekly and daily inventoryNightly reports and daily depositsIncreased take out and delivery sales by 15% from previous yearImproved marketing and advertising to local dealerships and hotels in areaOversaw the contract with Villa Cesara Banquet Center



Horseshoe Casino

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sous Chef

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

  In charge of weekly scheduling for 40+ employees in 4 different outlets as well as all PTO requests. Coordinated uniform recipes for the Employee Dining Room and Diamond Lounge. Did daily timeworks for all employees in my department.Daily inventory and daily ordering for the weeks based off of forecasts for month. In charge of weekly scheduling for 40+ employees in 4 different outlets as well as all PTO requests. Coordinated uniform recipes for the Employee Dining Room and Diamond Lounge. Did daily timeworks for all employees in my department.Daily inventory and daily ordering for the weeks based off of forecasts for month.



ARIA Hotel & Casino

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sous Chef

  • Oct 2009 - May 2010

  Opened Aria Resort and Casino in December 2019. Opened Aria Resort and Casino in December 2019.



Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa

• United States
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sous Chef

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2009

  Opened Aliante Casino and Hotel opened December 2008 Opened Aliante Casino and Hotel opened December 2008