Dynamic Food and Beverage Team Leader with extensive experience at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel. Proven expertise in beverage service and team leadership, enhancing guest experiences through meticulous attention to detail and exceptional communication. Recognized for elevating service standards and implementing innovative menu development strategies to delight VIP clientele.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Team Leader
Duke of Marlborough hotel
Russell, New Zealand
02.2024 - Current
Butler
Feather management consultant
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
04.2020 - 02.2024
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Responsible for successful implementation and delivery of professional butler, food and beverage services for The Principal, and VIP Guests
Proficient bar tender; cocktails, mocktails, wine and spirits service
Good Practically Barista Experienced
Creates the atmosphere and is primarily responsible by providing a flawless personal VIP guest experience, pre-arrival, during stay, and at departure
Supports Butler Manager of large team of Butlers & household staff
Demonstrated work gratification, and passion through effective communication, with successful relationships with other staff members
Management of VIP guest satisfaction, needs, and requirements
Able to communicate with the head host about pre-planning activities
Responsible protection, silverware, chinaware, glassware, and fine linen
Deliver exceptional VIP guest silver service in timely and friendly manner
Responsible for conscientiously clean VIP suites, linen, flowers, toiletries
Arrangements of corporate meeting and special conference with wow setup
Serving food and beverage according to frenetic VIP guest schedule
Create extra-special moments for VIP guest at every opportunity, including recognizing and celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, etc
Maintains impeccable standards of personal appearance and grooming
Meticulous with timings special medicine, food, or beverage requirements
Event Management, special dinners and creates secret spaces for guests privacy and romance with thoughtful and compassionate service
Analysed operations to improve outlet efficiency and service levels
Encouraged feedback from the guest, using insights to implement positive process changes
Improved Front-of-House – FOH staff productivity by elevating greeting and seating processes
Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition
Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, maintaining knowledgeable service teams
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Majestic Casino & Hotel
Goa, India
08.2018 - 06.2019
Aligned day-to-day activities with targets set by upper management
Tracked employee productivity, performance and task completion to meet quality standards
Trained staff in till management practices including reviewing and reconciling daily transactions
Identified high-ranking performance to promote and reward employees