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Oleh Lavnik

Toronto,ON

Summary

7 years of experience in the Hospitality industry with responsibilities ranging from managing & increasing profitability to ensuring a consistent guest experience. Experienced in hospitality operations, customer/guest experience. Seeking a full-time position as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager or Food & Beverage Supervisor where I can enhance my knowledge and grow professionally.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IRD Server/ Banquet Server

Four Seasons
Toronto, ON
07.2023 - Current
  • Checked guest satisfaction levels throughout the event ensuring their needs were met promptly and courteously.
  • Followed proper sanitation guidelines when handling food items.
  • Communicated with chefs regarding any special requests from guests.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.

Banquet Houseman/Server Shift Leader

Marriott Eaton Center
Toronto, ON
12.2022 - Current
  • Organizing and set up meeting rooms , social events to meet BEO requirement
  • Designating department trainer for new hires
  • Assisting with banquet servers shifts whenever needed by management

Banquet Server/Banquet Porter

Ritz Carlton
Toronto, ON
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet tables, chairs, linens, and other equipment.
  • Served beverages and appetizers to guests in an efficient manner.
  • Resolved guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction.

Banquet Supervisor

Intercontinental
Warsaw, Poland
07.2019 - 11.2022
  • Assisted with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, motivating and coaching employees
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team reach common goals
  • Responded and tried to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements
  • Inspect and maintain set-ups for cleanliness, neatness and agreement with group requirements and company standards, and resolve any problems
  • Worked collaboratively with fellow leaders and colleagues to resolve customer concerns through service recovery
  • Documented pertinent information in appropriate department logbook
  • Supervised day-to-day banquet functions

IRD Supervisor

Intercontinental
Warsaw, Poland
01.2020 - 11.2020

(during pandemic time)

  • Responded promptly to inquiries from guests regarding meal options, prices.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Ensured all orders were accurate, on time, and met the quality standards of the hotel.
  • Assisted with menu planning and development of new products and services.

Elite Lounge Supervisor

Intercontinental
Warsaw, Poland
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Controlled inventories of food, equipment & liquor to ensure accurate inventory
  • Supervised the delivery of F&B operation to meet brand standards
  • Created schedules to optimize productivity
  • Assisted with execution of special events for elite ambassadors

F&B Supervisor

Intercontinental
Davos , Switzerland
01.2019 - 02.2019

(took participate in World Economic Forum )

  • Coordinated with vendors regarding food quality and delivery times.
  • Supervised and monitored all F&B staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Ensured that all food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards were met in accordance with company policies.
  • Organized special events, including menu selection and staffing requirements.
  • Managed customer complaints or concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Banquet Server

Intercontinental
Warsaw, Poland
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Used Micros to take orders and payments .
  • Assisted with training and orientation for new hires
  • Greeted arriving guests and escorted each to assigned tables, took drink orders and answered questions about events.
  • Carried appetizer and drink trays around events and maneuvered around guests and furniture without spilling.

Cook's Assistant

Golden Rose
Dinkelsbühl, Germany
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Prepared food for service based on daily specials and chef's needs.
  • Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Kept records of the quantities of food used.

Education

Bachelor Degree - Hotel And Restaurant Managments & Operations

The Kyiv Hotel Management College
Kyiv , Ukraine
05.2016

Certification

  • Smart Serve Ontario 2022
  • Food Handler Ontario 2023
  • Food Safety

Timeline

IRD Server/ Banquet Server

Four Seasons
07.2023 - Current

Banquet Houseman/Server Shift Leader

Marriott Eaton Center
12.2022 - Current

Banquet Server/Banquet Porter

Ritz Carlton
11.2022 - 04.2023

IRD Supervisor

Intercontinental
01.2020 - 11.2020

Banquet Supervisor

Intercontinental
07.2019 - 11.2022

F&B Supervisor

Intercontinental
01.2019 - 02.2019

Elite Lounge Supervisor

Intercontinental
10.2018 - 07.2019

Banquet Server

Intercontinental
03.2017 - 10.2018

Cook's Assistant

Golden Rose
05.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelor Degree - Hotel And Restaurant Managments & Operations

The Kyiv Hotel Management College
Oleh Lavnik