Jaro Cenkl

Experience

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  Park Hyatt

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2008

  Management Trainee

  working as F&B management trainee in restaurant, lounge & room service. carried on day to day management tasks, ensuring guest satisfaction and smooth service flow.

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  ANdAZ

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2011

  day to day management tasks, decision making, scheduling, payrolls supporting manager in day to day tasks in the restaurant

  • Assistant Manager

    Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Team Leader

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
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  Park Hyatt

  Apr 2011 - May 2016

  Responsible for the Event set up team working on 75,000 sq. feet of operation Overlooking hotel's signature AAA Four Diamond restaurant operation together with the hotel's Lobby Lounge, responsible for revenue improvement, training, implementing standards, forecasting, employee engagement, scheduling and organizing large parties for up to 60 people. Overlooking stand alone restaurant operation. Responsible for revenue improvement, training, implementing standards, employee engagement, scheduling, wine program. Planning, organizing, setting up and executing large parties for up to 120 people. Received AAA Four Diamond Award for the first time in the restaurant's long history.

  • Event Set Up Manager at Park Hyatt Aviara

    May 2015 - May 2016

  • F&B Manager at Vivace & Lobby Lounge at Park Hyatt Aviara

    Feb 2013 - Apr 2015

  • F&B Manager Argyle Steakhouse at Park Hyatt Aviara

    Apr 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Hyatt Regency

  May 2016 - Jun 2019

  In charge of 3 meal restaurant, In Room Dining, Lobby bar and Coffee shop. Responsible for revenue improvement, training, implementing standards, employee engagement, scheduling, forecasting, people development, food safety and quality.2018 accomplishments: *increased productivity in 3 meal restaurant by 17.9% YOY*increased productivity in bar by 6.3% YOY*increased F&B revenue by 20% YOY*increased overall guest satisfaction with F&B by 8.8% YOY Responsible for 33,000 sq. feet of operation. Overseeing service and set up teams.

  • Director of Outlets

    May 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Banquet Manager

    May 2016 - Apr 2018
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  The Drayton Hotel Savannah, Curio Collection by Hilton

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Manager restaurants and bars

  New Hotel opening

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  JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2023

  Banquet Manager

  Hotel opening

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  Kessler Collection

  Apr 2023 - Sept 2023

  Director of Banquets
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  The Landings Golf & Athletic Club

  Sept 2023 - now

  Banquet Director