Experience

Cherry Hills Country Club

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Food and Beverage Manager

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Guard and Grace

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Restaurant Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023



Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

• Houston, Texas

• Restaurant Manager

  • May 2018 - Oct 2021

  Guest Relations and Front of House Manager Guest Relations and Front of House Manager



Pappas Restaurants, Inc.

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant General Manager

  • Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Kitchen Manager and Floor Manager in high-volume, upscale restaurant. Responsible for management and development of all Front and Back of House Staff. Have experience as beverage manager with scheduling, purchasing and development of our bar. Regularly count & order seafood, produce and alcohol for our restaurant. Conduct interviews, orientation, and matriculation of new hires. Improve revenue growth and establish fun work environment for staff by creating goal-based sales contests. Develop loyal guests through respect, empathy, and enthusiasm as Guest Relations Manager. Experience at three locations: Westheimer at Fountainview, Highway 290 at Hollister, and Richmond at Kirby. Show less

• Kitchen Manager

  • Jul 2015 - May 2018

• Floor Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Jul 2015



L'Olivier Restaurant and Bar

• Houston, Texas Area

• Assistant Sommelier

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Constituted part of the management team at bistro voted “Best French Restaurant in Houston” by the Houston Press 2012. Worked alongside Chef Olivier Ciesielski and former Cordua Restaurants Beverage Director James Watkins as part of the opening team at the restaurant. Advised guests on wine selections and served wine in accordance with sommelier best practices. Coordinated and prepared wine tastings for private parties. Responsible for restocking and controlling beverage inventory in the wine cellar. Show less



Eric’s Restaurant, University of Houston Hilton

• Houston, Texas Area

• Server

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Acquired hands-on knowledge of Front of House hospitality and food & beverage service. Acquired hands-on knowledge of Front of House hospitality and food & beverage service.



Gleneagles

• Hospitality
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Commis de Rang

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Gained extensive knowledge about the inner workings of a two-time Rosette winning Five Star Restaurant at one of the Leading Hotels of the World. Worked effectively as a team member in one of the most internationally diverse staffs in the industry. Obtained ground-level experience in fine-dining service of French and Scottish cuisine. Gained extensive knowledge about the inner workings of a two-time Rosette winning Five Star Restaurant at one of the Leading Hotels of the World. Worked effectively as a team member in one of the most internationally diverse staffs in the industry. Obtained ground-level experience in fine-dining service of French and Scottish cuisine.



Spectrum Concessions & Catering

• Memphis, Tennessee and throughout various cities in Texas

• Venue Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

  Managed concessions and catering at PGA Tour events as part of a summer internship at five different PGA tournament locations. Led new teams at each location for venue set-up, catering service, and guest relations. Developed ability to adjust and adapt quickly to new environments. Worked effectively and learned to delegate as part of a team and as an individual. Obtained in-depth knowledge of the set-up and break-down of large events. Managed concessions and catering at PGA Tour events as part of a summer internship at five different PGA tournament locations. Led new teams at each location for venue set-up, catering service, and guest relations. Developed ability to adjust and adapt quickly to new environments. Worked effectively and learned to delegate as part of a team and as an individual. Obtained in-depth knowledge of the set-up and break-down of large events.