Fausto Soto Jr.
Hawthorne
Summary
Experienced Food Service Manager with a proven track record of overseeing and optimizing food service operations. Proficient in managing staff, inventory, and budgets to ensure efficient and profitable operations. Skilled in maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lanai Bar Manager & Lower Club Beverge Manager
Bel-Air Bay Club
Pacific Palisades
01.2020 - Current
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff to improve customer retention and bolster sales.
- Complied with health codes, sanitation requirements, and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives.
- Enforced safety regulations and ensured proper sanitation practices were followed by all employees.
- Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to align with anticipated customer demands.
- Maintained accurate records of liquor inventory and purchases for budgeting purposes.
Upper Club Banquet Manager
Bel-Air Bay Club
Pacific Palisades
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked closely with other departments such as kitchen staff or housekeeping staff to ensure smooth operations during events.
- Provided leadership and direction to banquet staff in order to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Monitored banquet equipment condition, arranging for maintenance or replacements as needed.
- Interacted with kitchen staff to plan food and beverage logistics.
- Monitored event timelines, adjusting service as needed to align with schedule changes.
- Maintained operations in full compliance with alcohol service standards and legal requirements to prevent incidents of overserving or underage drinking.
Food Server
Bel-Air Bay Club
Pacific Palisades
01.2014 - 10.2018
Busser
Bel-Air Bay Club
Pacific Palisades
10.2007 - 12.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2017
Skills
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Labor cost control
- Health code compliance
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- SERVESAFE FOOD HANDLER
- FIRST AID AND CPR AED
- TIPS ON-PREMISE
- TIPS TRAINER
Accomplishments
- EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR - BEL AIR BAY CLUB (2013, 2014, 2016)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lanai Bar Manager & Lower Club Beverge Manager
Bel-Air Bay Club
01.2020 - Current
Upper Club Banquet Manager
Bel-Air Bay Club
11.2018 - 12.2019
Food Server
Bel-Air Bay Club
01.2014 - 10.2018
Busser
Bel-Air Bay Club
10.2007 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Management
California State University, Northridge
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