David LaFrance

David lafrance

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location of David LaFranceJackson, Wyoming, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Property Manager at Apex Real Estate and Property Management

  • Education

    • Johnson and wales university

      1993 - 1995
      Aas culinary arts
  • Experience

    • The pinnacle club

      Oct 2001 - May 2008
      Executive chef - clubhouse manager

      Responsible for overall operation of the Club and maintenance of Club facilities* Wrote 41 page training manual for service staff* F&B revenues of $800K.* Total annual revenue of $1.5 million.* Hire, train, and direct 10 cooks/chefs, 12 servers, and full-time housekeeping staff.* Plan wine and food menus, assure quality control, and minimize waste.* Purchase and maintain all equipment.* Write and achieve budgets (2003-2008)

    • The green tree country club

      Jun 2008 - Sept 2009
      Assistant general manager

      Plan and execute $1 million dollar remodel project* Supervised Staff of 40 people to include Food and Beverage Director and Chef, janitorial staff,servers and cooks* F&B revenues of $1.2 million* Total annual revenue of $7 million.* Plan wine and food menus, assure quality control, and minimize waste.* Purchase and maintain all equipment.* Write and achieve departmental budgets* Participate with House Committee* Oversee overall operation and maintenance of Club facilities* Supervised the running of three restaurants and two satellite operations Show less

    • The salina country club general manager

      Oct 2009 - Nov 2013
      General manager

      Completed review and update of Club’s Accounting Procedures* Created Financial Operating Manual for the Club* Developed Club’s Mission Statement and Vision* Wrote and implemented employee handbook and employee classifications* Developed the Club’s long-range and annual (business) plans* Enriched the Club by raising cash reserves on hand from $3000 in 2009 to over $180,000 in 2011* Coordinate development of operating, cash and capital budgets according to the applicablebudget calendars; monitor monthly budget and other financial statements; take effectivecorrective action as required; approve invoices before payment; prepare and make financialreports to the Board of Directors.* Created and implemented new family programs; i.e., movie nights, winter festival, hauntedHalloween hay ride, bus trips to operas/plays/shopping, etc.* Supervised 6 department heads with a total staff of 180 (in summer, 80 during the winter)* Planned, bid and directed remodel of main dining room (2009) and men’s locker room (2012)* F&B Revenues $1.5 million (up from $1.3 million in 2009)* Membership dues of $2 million; $3.5 million in total revenue Show less

    • Benchmark hospitality

      Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
      Private club consultant

      review and adjust ATF sales records tracking, make recommendations for POS software system and implement change, review staffing needs, review and improve profitability in food and beverage operations, review and create capital plan, and act as GM temporarily.

    • Helms college

      Apr 2014 - Nov 2015
      Department chair, augusta campus
    • Vivint solar

      Nov 2015 - Sept 2020
      Solar consultant
    • Spotted frog llc

      Dec 2015 - Sept 2020
      Owner
    • Snow king resort

      Feb 2019 - Sept 2020
      Director of food and beverage
    • Apex real estate and property management

      Sept 2020 - now
      Property manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified guest service professional

      American hotel and lodging educational institute
      Apr 2015
    • Certified hospitality department trainer

      American hotel and lodging educational institute
      Apr 2015
    • Certified food and beverage executive

      The american hotel and lodging education institute
      Feb 2015
    • Food management professional

      National restaurant association
      Aug 2014
    • Internationally certified food safety manager

      National registry of food safety professionals (nrfsp)
      Nov 2014
    • Certified foodservice executive

      International food service executives association
      Nov 2014