Brian Hurley

Experience

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  The Fairmont Copley Plaza

  Jun 1996 - Jun 2001

  Convention Services Manager

  10/1999 to 06/2001 Convention Services Manager Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel – 138 St. James Ave. Boston, MA• Managed an average of 15-20 multi day groups per month ensuring all group needs were met regarding room reservations, meeting space, F&B requirements, audio visual needs and any special requests.• Worked closely with group contact/meeting planner prior to group arrival ensuring room blocks are complete and accurate. Front desk advised of VIP’s, special requests and amenities. Ensured food and beverage minimums were met, as well as any other contractual obligations. • Worked closely with all other departments to communicate expectations and needs of the group, created group resumes, generated BEO’s, rooming lists and conducted pre-con meetings when necessary. 08/1998 to 10/1999 Oak Room Manager Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel – 138 St. James Ave. Boston, MA• Supervised and directed all front house operations for the hotel’s fine dining restaurant and bar. • Developed wine list and specialty drink menu.• Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends.• Instructed staff in proper service standards, menu knowledge, food preparation methods, sanitation and safety issues. 06/1996 to 08/1998Executive Steward Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel – 138 St. James Ave. Boston, MA• Directed all stewarding operations. Managed china glass and silver inventories, prepared banquet setups, ensured all outlets were staffed and needs were met. • Managed budgets successfully with P&L responsibility for cleaning supplies, labor costs and other line items related to stewarding.• Responsible for cleanliness of entire back of the house.• Created and implemented weekly and monthly cleaning schedules for all kitchens, outlets and silver maintenance to ensure that proper cleanliness standards were met at all times.• Scheduled and supervised a staff of 45 stewards and 2 assistant mangers. Show less

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  Impressive Catering Inc.

  Sept 2001 - Apr 2007

  Owner/GM

  • Owned and operated this full service catering business. Contracted to execute all food service operations at a private Yacht club including al la carte dining, snack concessions, catering, weddings and special events both on and off premise.• Regularly interacted with members and guests to obtain feedback on product quality, menu offerings and service levels. Planned member events throughout season in coordination with food and beverage committee.• Worked closely with member families to plan and execute all weddings, special events, menus, set standards and trained staff to follow them. Show less

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  Unidine Corporation

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2009

  Director of Dining Services

  • Managed and directed food service department overseeing all front and back of the house operations for this 130 bed assisted living center. • Prepared annual budgets and capital needs/expenses as well as responsibility for P&L.• Hired and trained all staff in proper service and execution of standards, menu knowledge, sanitation and safety issues.• Worked closely with resident committee and activities coordinator to plan all special events, holiday menus and resident activities. Planned private dinners, birthday parties and other functions for families of residents. Show less

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  Mulligans on the Blue

  Sept 2009 - May 2013

  Restaurant Chef

  • Directed all kitchen operations, special events, a la carte dining and off-premise catering. Responsible for all purchasing, menu planning and budgets for food and labor costs.• Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary.• Actively involved in menu development and execution for all catering and special events. Worked closely with event planner preparing proposals and tastings for upcoming events.

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  Grand Wailea

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2017

  Execute banquets / conferences and events up to 1800 attendees. All meal types, buffets, plated and stations including Luau's, Weddings, Concerts, Galas, Themed Receptions and Formal dinners. Manage staff of 150+ team members including banquet servers, conference services staff and banquet beverage team. Work closely with other departments including Stewarding, Culinary, Catering and Convention Services to ensure proper setup and execution of all events per banquet event order and exceeding of client's expectations Show less

  • Banquet Manager

    Apr 2015 - Sept 2017

  • Executive Steward

    Jul 2013 - Mar 2015
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  Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

  Sept 2017 - now

  Director of Banquets