Christopher Yurek

Experience

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  Hyatt Regency Bonaventure

  Nov 2007 - Mar 2011

  Assistant Outlet Director

  Responsible for all aspects of day to day operations of multiple food and beverage venues.Scheduling, Payroll, Menu Development, Training and Motivating Staff, Database Management of MICROS POS system, Recipe Development for Custom Cocktail Menus, Implementation and Upholding of Corporate Brand Standards. Began as the bartender for Ireland's Steakhouse, promoted to Restaurant Manager and later to Assistant Outlet Director.

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  Freelance

  Jun 2011 - Oct 2014

  Food and Beverage Service and Operations Consultant

  Assisted multiple private food and beverage establishments to improve and/or implement service and operational standards including but not limited to serving techniques, up-selling strategies, menu knowledge, alcohol training and staffing levels. Created excel spreadsheets to assist in front and back of house operations as well as consulted in menu engineering, design and cost control best practices. Establishments included:The Billiard Club (Sunrise, FL) - Management strategies, Inventory & Cost Controls, Staff Training, Special Event Planning, Menu Engineering and DesignSandbar (Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL) - Management strategies, Inventory & Cost Controls, Staff Training, Special Event Planning, Menu Engineering and Design, Kitchen Training and OperationsBrooks (Deerfield Beach, FL) - Waitstaff Beverage Training, Bar Inventory and Cost Controls, Special Event Service and OperationsM Bar Las Olas (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - Bar and Waitstaff Service and Product Knowledge Training, Inventory and Cost Controls, All Fresh Ingredient Cocktail Menu Design Show less

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  The Westin Fort Lauderdale

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2018

  Food and Beverage Manager

  Multiple outlet operations management with a focus on front of the house restaurant, bar and in room dining service. Oracle Simphony POS property champion and programmer. Well versed in P&L reviews, labor budget adherence; beverage inventory, ordering and cost controls; staff training, scheduling and back of the house outlets operations. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point.

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  HOLIDAY INN HOTEL

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2024

  Director Of Food And Beverage
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  Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2024

  General Manager
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  Harats by the Sea

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

  FOH Manager

  · Listed and assigned standards and processes for Opening and Closing duties including cash drawers, tip outs, side work, etc.· Authored restaurant specific service manual for all FOH staff members· Recruit, hire, train and coach 10 – 15 staff members on:o Customer Service, Menu and Cocktail Knowledge, Upselling, and Health & Safety Standards.· Supervise various shifts, through guest interaction and supervision, to assure guest expectations are exceeded and all staff are attentive.· Table to table visits for all guests for feedback and suggestions· Bar inventory, management, and ordering Show less

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  Topgolf

  Feb 2024 - now

  Team Lead Manager