Experience

Hotel Californian

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hotel Opening Management Team - Banquet Event & Beverage Captain

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  The Hotel Californian, 36 State Street, Santa Barbara CA.93101 Banquet Department Opening Management Team “The newest 4 star hotel on State Street Santa Barbara California” I am part of the Hotel Opening Team. I am currently a Banquet Captain. Since Hotel Californian is a privately owned property, I have successfully accomplished the following. I have completed the Fine Dining Banquet Training Manual, the completion of three different levels of Banquet Beverage Packages, the completion of the Wine Enhancement Menu for the Catering Department, as well as will be facilitating steps of service in The in Room Dining Department, which comes with my experience. I have very strong ties to vendors which are but not limited to Southern Glaciers Wine & Spirits, Young’s Market, Epic Wines & Spirits, Regal Wines as well as Wine Warehouse. With this profound Banquet knowledge, which I have obtained throughout the years, after having been mentored by very seasoned luxury trained hospitality professionals, I am able to Manage Food & Beverage Departments as well as, execute Banquet Events for world renowned fortune five hundred companies, as well as I run high-end weddings for the well footed traveler. Have extended experience on the following, Sales Force, Micros, Maestro Hospitality Management System Birchstreet & HOTSOS California Safety Food & Beverage Handling Certified T.I.P.S Certified. Show less



Bacara Resort & Spa

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Banquet Beverage Captain

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2018

  Responsible for Running Banquets Events, Luxury Weddings, Dinners, Charity Gala Events and Meetings Managing The Banquet Set Up TeamManaging Event BartendersWorking Closely with Meeting & Events Managers in conjunction with the Program Client, to ensure a successful event on the beverage side of things. Responsible for customizing drink menus for themed Banquet eventsReviewing Banquet Event Orders, and organizing time line for serviceManaging up to 30 employees per eventBartending to alleviate long lines,Running Menu Tastings,Ordering Special product for client Working closely with suppliers/vendorsCalifornia Safety Food & Beverage Handling CertifiedT.I.P.S Certified. Show less

• Banquet Captain

  • Feb 2012 - 2015

  Bacara Resort & Spa, 8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA, 93117 Banquet Captain (2012-2015)Responsibilities:• Running Banquets Events, Luxury Weddings, Dinners, Charity Gala Events and Meetings• Beverage Captain & Floor Captain• Responsible for customizing drink menus for themed Banquet events• Reviewing Banquet Event Orders, and organizing time line for service• Managing up to 30 employees per event• Bartending to alleviate long lines,• Running Menu Tastings,• Ordering Special product for client • Working closely with suppliers/vendors• California Safety Food & Beverage Handling Certified• T.I.P.S Certified. Show less

• Bacara Bar Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2012

  Bacara Bar Manager, Bacara Resort & Spa 8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta Ca. 93117Responsible for the hiring of all Bacara Bar staffResponsible for training of all Bacara Bar staffResponsible for the Scheduling of all Bacara Bar staffResponsible for Creating Drink Menus, and Specialty Cocktails for eventsResponsible for Creating Drink Menus for The Resort RestaurantsResponsible for making sure 5 Star/Diamond service was executedResponsible for administering reviews as well as written warning documentationCalifornia Safety Food & Beverage Handling CertifiedT.I.P.S Certified. Show less



Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• In Room Dining Director

  • Aug 2006 - Feb 2007

  Part of The Hotel Opening Management Team Opening Director for the In Room Dining Department, Opening Director for The Hotel Pool Food and Beverage Opening Director for The Spa Cafe In Room Dining Director for The Westlake Village Four Seasons Hotel Responsible for Hotel Pool food and beverage service Responsible for The Spa Café Food and Beverage Service Responsible for the hiring of all In Room Dining staff Responsible for training of all In Room Dining staff Responsible for the Scheduling of all In Room Dining staff Responsible for making sure 5 Star/Diamond service was executed Responsible for administering reviews as well as written warning documentations. Responsible for making sure that the inventory of alcoholic Spirits was always up to date and accurate, for the Honor Bar Department. California Safety Food & Beverage Handling Certified T.I.P.S Certified. Show less



Bacara Resort & Spa

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• In Room Dining Director

  • May 2005 - Aug 2006

  Responsible for the hiring of all In Room Dining staffResponsible for training of all In Room Dining staffResponsible for the Scheduling of all In Room Dining staffResponsible for making sure 5 Star/Diamond service was executedResponsible for administering reviews as well as written warning documentations.Responsible for making sure that the inventory of alcoholic Spirits was always up to date and accurate, for the Honor Bar Department.California Safety Food & Beverage Handling CertifiedT.I.P.S Certified. Show less

• In Room Dining Assistant Manager

  • Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Responsible for making sure 5 Star/Diamond service was executedResponsible for administering reviews as well as written warning documentation.Making drinks behind the bar whenever necessary.Responsible for making sure that the inventory of alcohol was always up to date and accurate, for the Honor Bar Department.California Safety Food & Beverage Handling CertifiedT.I.P.S Certified.