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Cesar Delgado

Palm Desert

Summary

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food and Beverage Manager

Tradition Golf Club
La Quinta
11.2020 - Current
  • Directed new employee orientation, emphasizing performance of essential responsibilities.
  • Worked alongside chefs in crafting new recipes, maintaining a focus on cost control and profitability.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Managed daily food and beverage operations, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards, and service excellence.
  • Monitored dining room staff performance to maintain service quality and fulfill members' experience.
  • Maintained excellent communication between front-of-house staff and back-of-house staff in order to provide efficient service throughout the entire dining experience.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Managed all aspects of food and beverage department operations, including scheduling, payroll, and event setup.
  • Moved throughout dining and kitchen areas, visually monitored alignment with food quality and service standards and took relevant corrective actions.
  • Assisted with organizing special events such as banquets, receptions, weddings, and other social functions to ensure the successful execution of services.
  • Assisted with catering requests from external clients when necessary by coordinating menus, staffing needs, delivery schedules.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Trilogy at Polo Club
Indio
03.2016 - 12.2019
  • Directed daily F&B operations across two outlets: a full-service restaurant (110 seats), and a 200-capacity banquet/event space.
  • Led and developed a team of 15+ employees, including an Assistant, ensuring high service standards and staff accountability.
  • Collaborated closely with the F&B Director, Executive Chef, and Sous Chef to plan and execute private and club events.
  • Oversaw scheduling, payroll, monthly inventory, and food and alcohol purchasing, ensuring budget adherence and cost efficiency.
  • Managed vendor relationships, and ensured timely invoice processing and payments.
  • Recruited, trained, and coached front-of-house team members, reducing turnover and boosting staff engagement.
  • Maintained compliance with health department regulations, and internal quality standards.
  • Monitored dining room activity to ensure promptness of service, cleanliness of tables and overall guest satisfaction levels.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Skills

  • Planning and strategy execution
  • Operations oversight
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Leadership and staff training
  • Premium guest service standards
  • Vendor management and inventory control
  • Event execution and planning
  • Collaborative teamwork skills
  • Beverage program oversight
  • Operations management
  • Labor management
  • Menu pricing
  • Dining Services
  • Teamwork
  • Workflow planning
  • Service quality improvement
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Scheduling
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • WSET Level 1 & 2 Awards in Wine – Wine & Spirit Education Trust
  • Customer Service Professional Development Training Certificate – College of the Desert, PaCE Program
  • CPR & AED Certification – American Heart Association
  • Food Handler's Card – County of Riverside
  • RBS – Alcohol Service & Safety
  • Medical Assistant Certification – Milan Institute
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician – Wagner Training Institute (NHA #X9G8S7R7)

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Food and Beverage Manager

Tradition Golf Club
11.2020 - Current

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Trilogy at Polo Club
03.2016 - 12.2019

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