Alexis Nash
Weir
Summary
Efficient and results-driven Food Service Manager with background in managing fast-paced dining establishments. Skilled in team leadership, operational management, and customer service enhancement. Demonstrated ability to improve workflow and streamline operations for increased efficiency. Impact made in previous roles includes elevating guest satisfaction through strategic service improvements and fostering a positive work environment for staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Beverage Manager
Courtyard by Marriott
Starkville
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained excellent communication between front-of-house staff and back-of-house staff in order to provide efficient service throughout the entire dining experience.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, cost management, menu planning and customer service.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Ordered supplies for kitchen staff in order to maintain adequate levels of inventory for daily operations.
- Maximized revenue and profits of hotel food services through customer satisfaction, employee engagement and meticulously clean, sanitary and safe environments.
Dining Services Director
Trend Health and Rehab
Carthage
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Oversaw hiring, training, and management of many personnel across all areas of dining services.
- Completed frequent checks of food production to assess preparation standards, portioning and performance speed.
- Established policies for menu selection, portion size, recipe standards, garnishes, presentation techniques, and plating arrangements.
Food and Beverage Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Starkville
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Created and delivered orientation and training for new team members and professional development activities for experienced associates.
- Spearheaded and executed food and beverage marketing and promotional programs, met with potential clients and members and arranged meetings, banquets and facility tours.
- Drafted annual budgets which accurately reflected projected expenses for upcoming fiscal year.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Luigi’s
Shift Leader
Louisville
08.2011 - 04.2016
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
GED -
Weir Attendance Center
Weir, MS05-2011
Skills
- Inventory management
- Staff scheduling
- Cash handling
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Food safety
- POS terminal operation
Certification
- Manager Serv Safe Cerified
Timeline
Food and Beverage Manager
Courtyard by Marriott
10.2022 - 01.2025
Dining Services Director
Trend Health and Rehab
08.2020 - 04.2021
Food and Beverage Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
02.2016 - 06.2020
Luigi’s
Shift Leader
08.2011 - 04.2016
GED -
Weir Attendance Center