Brian B.

Experience

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  Alyeska Resort

  Nov 2007 - Apr 2009

  Food and Beverage Manager

  Manage the Aurora Lounge, the upscale bar of a 4-Diamond Hotel/Resort. Manage other outlets as needed. Implement a full service restaurant into an existing bar & lounge environment. Create physical systems for food service. Work in conjunction with the Food & Beverage Director, Banquet Manager and other F&B managers.

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  Fat Cat Cafe

  May 2009 - Jun 2009

  Restaurant Systems Consultant

  Develop and Implement new systems for an existing restaurant and bar. Program a new POS system. Menu & Product costing. Staff hiring and training.

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  Lakeside Pizza & Sports Bar

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2014

  General Manager

  Managed all operations of a Sports Bar and Nightclub in North Lake Tahoe. Bar Management, HR, Cost Management, Public Relations, Menu Design, Marketing, Advertising, Promotions, Graphic Design (Adobe InDesign), Entertainment booking, Event Planning & Organization, Social Media, Network/POS administration.

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  Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2015

  Lead Bartender

  Operated with speed and accuracy in a high-volume, fast-paced, demanding environment with exceptional hospitality and service standards. Trained new bartenders with a 'lead by example style'. Executed management's lead. Build guest relations with existing and new clientele.

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  Turn 12 Bar & Grill

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  Restaurant Manager

  Manage daily operations of the Restaurant. Manage labor cost. New menu design. Event planning and organization. Facilitate large groups.

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  Hersha Hospitality Management

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

  Restaurant Manager / Wine & Beverage Director

  Development of complete operational systems for a new, corporate minded fine-dining restaurant. Wine & beverage director, hire/train/develop staff, IT/POS support, daily operations, facilitate banquet and special events. Utilized corporate systems for new vendor setup, purchasing, time keeping, inventory, product costing, menu design. Communication with corporate support teams such as HR, IT, Marketing.

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  The Annex by Industry Outlaw

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  General Manager / Wine Director

  Wine Social Club, complete with curated international wine list, wine concierge, wine club with special events & private functions. Assisted the owner in all aspects of opening a new wine social club including contracting, business systems & daily operational systems. Curated & managed monthly wine club, wine concierge service & wine bar. Facilitated private events & entertainment. Exceptional hospitality without exception. Complete decision making in lieu of owner.

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  Sly McFly's Refueling Station

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

  General Manager

  Managed all operations of a high-volume restaurant and bar during the ever-changing covid times.Recruited and trained new staff constantly. Processed new hires and terminations. Coaching and Discipline. Executed all FOH orders for beverage and supplies minding costs & expenditures in a JIT environment.

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  The Wine Counter

  Sept 2021 - now

  Concierge

  Exclusive Wine Concierge services including Cellar Management, Exclusive Wine Purchasing world-wide, Private or Exclusive Winery Tours & Tastings. Add on our Outdoor Adventures & Dining Guide services to make it a complete Monterey Bay Area experience.

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  Joyce Vineyards

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

  Hospitality & Sales Associate

  Wine sales, enlisting wine club members, conducting wine tastings. Utilizing reservation and winery software. Assist with winery operations & wine club fulfillment. Hospitality staff for monthly special events. Responsible for opening/closing procedures including cash handling.

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  Aptos Vineyard

  Jul 2023 - now

  Tasting Room & Wine Club Manager