yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

18 millers place
london, ontario n5z 4s6
xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com

proficient food service manager eager to contribute food purchasing expertise as well as strong contract negotiation and communication skills and event planning talents toward actively supporting an employer as banquet manager.

 

                                        profile                                      

 

a service-oriented banquet/catering manager offering solid and progressive experience in operational management, customer service, food planning and preparation. in-depth expertise in menu development, large scale catering, inventory, budgeting, fine dining operations. extensive background in hiring, training, and supervising large cooking and serving staff. proven expertise in controlling labor and food cost to consistently stay within budget. dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills. fluent in italian and english.

 

management skills:

• experience in managing broad scope of operations, from directing, coordinating, and supervising fine dining operations to payroll and conducting inventories, and ordering all food and beverage supplies.
• solid experience managing supplies and purchasing; responsible for high dollar merchandise and equipment.

 

culinary skills:

• effectively plan menus, design kitchens, conduct inventory, and purchase supplies.
• efficiently plan, prepare, and serve meals for large groups and events.

 

                           professional experience                         

 

manager marconi club london, ontario                                                                                2002-2009

• successfully manage all planning, organizing and preparation of catering events for weddings, parties and social events.
• effectively hire, train and direct 30-member staff and actively collaborated in operation functions such as personnel catering training, evaluating performance, scheduling, and providing guidance/mentoring.
• consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing accounts, generating event contracts and market banquet facilities.
• cost-effectively managed purchasing and facilitated productive vendor relationships to achieve competitive pricing and boost bottom-line profitability

 

owner/operator star billiards pool hall london, ontario                                                   1992-2000

• successfully supervised all operational functions for full service drink and appetizer bar.
• responsible for handling all forecasting and long term goal establishment to increase market presence and clientele base.
• managed broad scope of accounting/finance activities including purchasing, inventory management and controlling overall costs.

 

night crew montgomery loeb iga london, ontario                                                               1990-1992

• effectively handle all inventory ordering and stocking for two company locations.

 

manager marconi club london, ontario                                                                                1986-1989

• sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations, from sales/marketing, customer service and personnel supervision to public relations, inventory purchasing and accounting/finance.
• successfully steered event appointments and catering services to generate high volume growth and revenue.
• contribute proactive planning, developing, and implementing of marketing promotions to expand utilization of products and services.

 

owner/operator silver ball amusements london, ontario                                                     1982-1986

night manager loblaws supermarket london, ontario                                                         1974-1982