Experience

SMG

• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Banquet Captain

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois Supervisor for wait staff in the largest convention style setting in the Mid west. Providing on the spot training, communication to all food and beverage departments , coordinating the order of supplies before the function, as well as overall leadership and expert concierge service in a dynamic environment.



Hilton Chicago

• Banquet Leader A-List and Bartender

  • 2007 - 2018

  Chicago South Loop Provide leadership and support for all Banquet colleagues. Identify, drive and monitor consistent culinary and beverage standards. Oversee creation of new product and presentations, development of menu changes and seasonality presentations. Incorporate best-in-class ideas, cultural influences and maintain world-class quality and innovation. Responsible for the complete setup and operation of elaborate convention refreshments. Receptions and full-course meal arrangements, including traditional… Show more Provide leadership and support for all Banquet colleagues. Identify, drive and monitor consistent culinary and beverage standards. Oversee creation of new product and presentations, development of menu changes and seasonality presentations. Incorporate best-in-class ideas, cultural influences and maintain world-class quality and innovation. Responsible for the complete setup and operation of elaborate convention refreshments. Receptions and full-course meal arrangements, including traditional French-style and tableside service. Reset banquet as specified by the supervisor to ensure readiness for other functions. Successfully assist approximately 300-500 guests per shift. Provide superior service at the behest of local and global dignitaries, ambassadors, and heads of state, high-profile celebrities and distinguished guests. Train entry-level servers. Expertise in cocktail preparation. Impart knowledge of food; spirits and fine wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends. Show less



Nick’s Fish Market

• Fine Dining Server and Bartender

  • 2004 - 2007

  Chicago Loop Specialized in luxury restaurant fine dining and bartending. Worked with acclaimed restaurateur who pulled inspiration from his own culinary journey to provide a menu with his signature touch. The best of fine dining and warm hospitality in this exquisite location. Set up tables, linens, chairs, and serving stations for fine dining experience. Maintained cleanliness of the bar area throughout the night. Created new cocktails and recipes incorporated for special events. Responsible for… Show more Specialized in luxury restaurant fine dining and bartending. Worked with acclaimed restaurateur who pulled inspiration from his own culinary journey to provide a menu with his signature touch. The best of fine dining and warm hospitality in this exquisite location. Set up tables, linens, chairs, and serving stations for fine dining experience. Maintained cleanliness of the bar area throughout the night. Created new cocktails and recipes incorporated for special events. Responsible for making sure the bar was always properly stocked. Ensured excellent maintenance and cleanliness of the dining room at all times. Greeted and welcomed guests. Responded to specific requests in a courteous manner. Crafted tableside cooking such as flambéing, sauce and crepe preparation. Show less



Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

• Convention Waiter and Bartender

  • 2002 - 2004

  Chicago South Loop Implemented fast-paced convention and refreshment service and bartending. Supervised the floor during convention operation. Continuously checked food quality and presentation coming from the kitchen. All special attention details handled properly. Monitored timing of guest experience. Organized entire setup of coffee and full service, tableside plated functions in addition to cocktail service. Responsible for the upkeep of all beverage services. Managed the workflow of serving between… Show more Implemented fast-paced convention and refreshment service and bartending. Supervised the floor during convention operation. Continuously checked food quality and presentation coming from the kitchen. All special attention details handled properly. Monitored timing of guest experience. Organized entire setup of coffee and full service, tableside plated functions in addition to cocktail service. Responsible for the upkeep of all beverage services. Managed the workflow of serving between 500-1000 guest per function in an organized and efficient manner. Provided direct service to conventioneers and their guests as needed, including, but not limited to, serving and bussing tables, seating guests and bartending. Show less