KENYATTA THOMAS, BSc

Experience

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  Sandals Resorts

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Waiter
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  Au Bon Pain

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Shift Supervisor/ Asst Manager
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  Jolly Beach Resort & Spa

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

  ● Directly Manage 4 Restaurants,5 Bars, Bar Manager, Restaurant Supervisors ● Participated in planning the departmental budget, monitor expenditure and account for variance ● Ensured that communications regarding guest and service delivery is disseminated to the relevant departments on a timely basis. ● Trained and monitor employees in the service standards of the establishment on an ongoing basis● Prepare schedule for about 100 employees, (Supervisors and Bar Manager included) Show less

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  St. James club

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

  ● Conducted departmental meeting pre-shift and prior to events to communicate pertinent changes and direct staff accordingly. ● Participated in planning the departmental budget, monitor expenditure and account for variance ● Control payroll and equipment costs through efficient allocation of department budget. ● Guide and encourage product development within the bars and monitor product-testing activities ● Trained and monitored employees in the service standards of the establishment on an ongoing basis ● Prepare schedules for about 80 employees (Bar Manager and Supervisors included) Show less

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  Celebrity Cruises, Inc.

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2014

  Restaurant Manager

  In accordance with Celebrity Cruises' Pillars of Safety, Service and Style, as well as through Celebrity Connections, each employee conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and crewmember areas.● Directs, coaches, supports, supervises and evaluates (in conjunction with the Food & Beverage Manager) the performance of all direct reports.● Ensures that all Restaurant staff is trained and performs their duties according to the United States Public Health rules and regulations.● Communicates daily with the Food & Beverage Manager, and Executive Chef regarding service I in the Main Dining Room and OV Cafe. Show less

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  Sandals Resorts International

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

  Banquet/ Restaurant Manager

  ● Held direct accountability for overall set-up break-down cleaning and food and beverage presentation and specifications for all company events. ● Meet with Director of Sales, Chef and Food & Beverage Manager on a regular basis to discuss Banquet functions and setup● Interview, Train and Supervise Banquet captains, Food & Beverage servers, Housemen and Stewards;● Communicate with all clients and or departments throughout duration of an event to ensure their request and needs are met to their satisfaction. Show less

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  Le Phare Bleu Boutique Hotel & Marina

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

  Food and Beverage Manager

  http://www.lepharebleu.com Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions and inventory control while focusing on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit. Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. Visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons.Help create and Costed Daily Special Lunch Menu. Show less

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  HODGES BAY RESORT AND SPA

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  Assistant Operations Manager F&B

  Strategic planning and implementation of procedures and documents as part of Pre-opening management team● Developed wine list, cocktail list and menus during Pre-opening phase for all outlets● Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel● Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit● Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments● Visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons.● Revamping of SOP’s for restaurants and Manning guide● Formulated marketing list for all spirits and wines used on resort Show less

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  Signature Flight Support ANU

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2020

  Area Assistant General Manager ANU, SKB & NEV
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  Signature Flight Support

  Oct 2020 - now

  Area General Manager ANU, SKB & NEV