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Lee McCarthy

Lee McCarthy

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Food And Beverage Operations Manager at The Olympic Club

  • Education

    • Endicott College

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor’s Degree Hospitality Management Graduated

      Activities and Societies: American Hotel & Lodging Assoc. and Endicott Event Management Organization Bachelor of Sciences in Hospitality Management, Spanish MinorAwards: Presidential Academic ScholarshipCurrent Career Goal: Restaurant Owner

    • Presentation High School

      2012 - 2016
      High School General Education Graduated

      Activities and Societies: Charity: Magazine Drive, Toy Drive, Food Drive, and Clothing Drive Activities: Community Involvement Club, Cross Country Team High School DiplomaStudies: College Prep, Photography and Arts, and College Level Writing

  • Experience

    • The Chateau Group

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
      Event Assistant

      Positions Held: Cook, Server, Recruiter, Trainer, and LeadEvents: Weddings and Corporate Events of average 100 guests

    • Personal Catering

      Jan 2017 - Jun 2019
      Culinary

      Positions Held: Junior ChefDuties: Meal prep, Fire & Prep Logistics, Culinary

    • Swiss Alpine Study Tour

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
      Student Abroad

      Focus: 3 credit course in a 2 week intensive in-country tourism programWrote a variety of papers on Swiss hospitality industry, tourism and culture

    • Cliff House Maine

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Paid Internship in Banquet Management

      Full-time paid intern in banquet & kitchen services: Organized banquet event orders, planned special request meals & projects, line cook

    • La Chanterelle

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
      Student

      Non-Traditional Classroom - Focus: Preparation and serving of fine dining cuisine, Commended on superior guest service skills, Preselected from classmates to prepare/cook the NEASC Accreditation Dinner

    • Edible Silicon Valley

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2023
      Digital Editor

      Researched and promoted local events, organized social media posting system, redesigned and updated online Dining Guide and produced photographs for social media, and fact-checked pieces for print magazine

    • Marino's Cafe

      Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
      Paid Internship in Cafe Sales

      Prepped food orders, ran expo, trained new employees, assisted in designing anew menu, helped HR department format employee guide, gained insight on sustainable practices in coffee shops

    • Hale Street Tavern Oyster Bar

      Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
      Assistant General Manager

      Opening and closing, editing micros system; onboarding/training new employees; maximizing customer and employee satisfaction

    • Dolphin Yacht Club

      Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
      Assistant General Manager

      Ensuring superior customer experience for dining, 6 days a week operations; including events; Employee hiring, training and scheduling, member reservations (developed OpenTable Operations), Reported to the president; Lead and manage internal team; complete authority and control over all operations including pre and post openings; order/delivery partnership, Provided superior customer service in spite of severe staffing shortages and built a culture of hospitality.

    • The Party Helpers

      Mar 2022 - Apr 2023
      Wedding & Events Coordinator

      Delivered successful weddings, corporate & social events (average of 200 guests), 7 days a week operations; employee training, direct client interface from conception to day-of execution; including tasting & design meetings, overseeing of staff from event set-up to break down, made situational decisions requiring rapid and controlling insight and successful results

    • The Olympic Club

      May 2023 - now
      Food And Beverage Operations Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/AED

    • ServSafe

    • TIPS

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County on Jan 2015
      Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz CountyAssociated with Lee McCarthy

    • President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Meeting Organizer

      Issued by National Charity League, Inc. on Jan 2010
      National Charity League, Inc.Associated with Lee McCarthy