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John Carlson

Instructor at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
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Seasoned hospitality professional with expertise in food and beverage management.
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Location
Henderson, Nevada, United States, US
Languages
  • English -
Skills
  • Food And Beverage
  • Resorts
  • Hospitality
  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
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John Carlson is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in food and beverage management, having led high-volume operations at various resorts, hotels, and casinos. He has a strong background in culinary skills, menu development, and hospitality management, with a degree in Restaurant Management from Iowa State University.

Experience

  • University of Nevada-Las Vegas
    • Instructor
      • Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Suncoast Hotel & Casino
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Apr 2012 - Nov 2014
      • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Leadership of high volume food and beverage department consisting of 8 food operations, catering facilities and beverage outlets.

  • Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino
    • Chandler,Az
    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Dec 2010 - Apr 2012
      • Chandler,Az

      Lead all food and beverage operations at a Native American casino. Responsible for 8 restaurants, 4 bars, a night club and Catering operations

  • Station Casinos
    • United States
    • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Mar 2000 - Feb 2009

      Utilized my strengths in increasing sales and profits, guest service and team member satisfaction. I was transferred to multiple properties requiring these strengths. While at these properties, I also developed new restaurant and lounge concepts to address the changing business trends. The company was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for four consecutive years.

    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Mar 2000 - Jan 2009

      Station CasinosGreen Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino - 2008-2009Palace Station Hotel and Casino - 2005-2008Texas Station Hotel and Casino - 2004-2005Fiesta Henderson Hotel and Casino - 2001-2004

  • Ameristar Casino
    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Mar 2000 - Feb 2001

      Reserve Hotel and Casino, Henderson,NvResponsible for total F&B and Catering operations plus off premise catering for the CEO of the company.I was involved with the successful transitioning when the property was sold to Station Casinos. I continued as Director of Food and Beverage at the property.

  • Boyd Gaming
    • United States
    • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Jul 1996 - Feb 2000

      Main Street Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nv.Successfully created an award-winning F&B operation for a new casino in Las Vegas. Received Review-Journal "Best Buffet in Las Vegas" - 1997,1998,1999.Received Review Journal "Best Microbrewery in Las Vegas" - 1997,1998,1999Received Silver Medal at Great American Beer Festival - 1997, 1999

    • Director of Operations (Asst GM)
      • Mar 1995 - Jul 1996

      Successfully planned and opened a riverboat casino with an 80,000 square foot land base facility in Kansas City, Mo. (Sam's Town Casino) Responsible for all non-gaming operations (F&B,Housekeeping, Front Desk, PBX, Engineering, Transportation)

  • Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort
    • Director of Operations (Asst GM)
      • Jun 1988 - Mar 1995

      Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort - Chicago,IlResponsible for F&B, Rooms, GolfDirector of Food and Beverage of the Year - 1990Restaurants voted one of "Top Five" Theater Dining in Chicago area by "North Shore Magazine"Restaurant voted one of "Top Five for Sunday Brunch" by "Chicago Magazine" - 1991 and 1992Recipient of the Wine Spectator - "Award of Excellence" - 1991-1995

  • MARRIOTT'S LINCOLNSHIRE HOTEL
    • Director of Operations (Asst GM)
      • Jun 1988 - Mar 1995

      Resort has 390 rooms, championship golf course, 900 seat theatre in round, two restaurants, two lounges, 50,000 square feet of meeting space .I was responsible for food, beverage, culinary, catering, convention services, all rooms and related operations, golf and grounds. My areas had annual sales of $30 million with 44 managers and 570 employees. AAA 4 Diamond resort

  • Maui Marriott Resort
    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Mar 1984 - Jun 1988

      Maui Marriott Resort720 Room Resort with 8 restaurants and lounges and an award winning Catering/ Convention Services operationCatering Menu won 1st place at the 1987 National Restaurant Show CompetitionReceived Meetings and Conventions magazine's "Gold Key Award" for being 1 of 50 Best Meeting resorts in the USReceived Meeting's Magazine's "Pinnacle Award " for 1 of top 100 hotels in the US

    • Director
      • Mar 1984 - Jun 1988

      Accountable for operation of all Food and Beverage in Resort, with 30 managers, 290 employees, and annual Food and Beverage sales of over $22 million. 720 room resort with 8 restaurants and lounges and award winning catering operations. AAA 5 Diamond resort

  • O'Hare Marriott Hotel
    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Jun 1981 - Mar 1984

      750 room airport hotel in Chicago, Il.AAA 4 Diamond hotel

  • Kansas City Marriott Hotel
    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Mar 1980 - Jun 1981

      280 room airport hotel

  • New Orleans Marriott Hotel
    • Director of Restaurants
      • Mar 1978 - Mar 1980

      1500 room convention hotel with 10 restaurants and lounges. AAA 4 Diamond hotel

Education

  • Iowa State University
    Bachelor of Science Institutional, Restaurant Management

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