Food Service Director Resume

If referring to a sample resume for assistance, candidates must note that they are able to relate to a given job description by employers accurately, as the same designation can have different set of responsibilities associated with it. This is because a directorial position in a stand alone property and that of a global hotel chain would have significantly different and diversified set of responsibilities. The same is also applicable for type of food service outlet such as a fast food restaurant chain or a specialty fine dining restaurant.

This implies that not only should a resume be attractive, but it needs to contain relevant and inciting content, that promotes a candidature effectively. Considering the senior management level of the directorial position, every minute detail of the resume should be taken care of, so that actual intended professional impression is created. For assistance, applicants can refer to the example resume given below.

Resume Sample
(For a directorial position in a hotel chain)

Career Goal:

Looking for challenging opportunities with a reputed hotel chain as an Food Service Director, where I can implement the skill-sets and help the organization achieve highest guest satisfaction ratings, by providing quality and dedicated service.

Career summary:

A seasoned hospitality professional with 12 years of experience in food and beverage service department, across various profiles. Imbibed by experience, I have developed following skill-sets to help deliver my job responsibilities satisfactorily:

• USP: Profit maximization by cost cutting and enhanced employee productivity
• 17 course French menu for Presidential Dinner
• Menu planning for events
• Menu pricing
• Customer complaints handling
• Global theme luncheons and diners

Work Experience:

Designation: Food and Beverage Director
Company: Torrance Bay Hotel
Carson St., California
Period: 2008 - Till date Job responsibilities:

• Plan and execute annual budget for the Food and Beverage department
• Develop training plans in coordination with Assistant Food and Beverage Manager for the existing and new employees
• Manpower planning
• Coordinate with Food and beverage production department for menu development and event planning
• Conduct performance appraisal for Assistant Food and Beverage Service Manager and the supervisors
• Coordinate with the General Manager for planning the organizational and departmental goals
• Implement measures for improving the productivity and cost minimization techniques
• Coordinate with purchase department for purchase of new equipment and tools

Designation: Food and Beverage Manager
Company: Torrance Bay Hotel
Carson St., California
Period: 2004 - 2008 Job responsibilities:

• Plan for day to day activities of the department
• Coordinate between internal food and beverage departments for departments over all functioning
• Plan daily duty roster for all departments on monthly basis
• Assist HR Manager for interviews and selection process
• Develop SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for all F&B departments
• Handle guests complaints and queries
• Follow up on special requests for VIP guests
• Organize promotional events for special occasions and festivals

Designation: Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Company: Trident Holiday Home
Pacific Cost Highway, Hermosa Beach, California
Period: 2000 - 2004 Job responsibilities:

• Implementation of daily plans
• Ensure all standards are followed
• Coordinate with Food and Beverage Production and front Office Department for smooth functioning
• Arrange and organize for special events
• In-charge of Room service and Banquets department
• Develop menu plans for Banquets, VIPs and special requests
• Maintain the inventory par stock of all items
• Develop training schedules for employees

Educational Qualifications:

• MMH (Masters of Management in Hospitality)
  Westwood College, Vermont Ave., Torrance, CA
  (2002 - 2004)
• BHM (Bachelor's In Hotel Management)
  Everest College, Milliken Ave., Ontario, CA
  (1999 - 2002)

References:

Would be provided on request.