Event Manager tại Kitchen 24 / BLVD Catering, Inc. — Los Angeles, CA

12/2016 → 5/2019 (2 năm 5 tháng)

Nước Ngoài

• Managed diverse events ranging from upscale music festivals to private residential functions throughout the Los Angeles area. • Oversaw events from initial planning through execution, including load-in/load-out operations for 50 to 2,000+ guests. • Coordinated vendors and site operations to ensure staffing, materials, and logistics were in place for successful events. • Built and maintained strong client and vendor relationships, contributing to repeat business and brand reputation.

Assistant Banquet Manager tại The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites

5/2019 → 3/2020 (9 tháng)

Nước Ngoài

• Managed banquet operations for conferences, corporate meetings, and social events ranging from 50 to 3,000 guests. • Supervised banquet staff, setup crews, and event execution to ensure seamless service delivery from load-in to breakdown. • Led daily banquet event order (BEO) meetings with culinary, audiovisual, housekeeping, and engineering teams. • Collaborated with senior leadership to align banquet operations with departmental goals, service standards, and revenue targets. • Ensured compliance with hotel brand standards, safety protocols, and guest satisfaction benchmarks.

Managing Partner tại Woodbine Food Hall & Drift Cocktail Lounge — Salt Lake City, UT

2/2021 → 2/2022 (1 năm )

Nước Ngoài

• Partnered with general contractors during construction to source and install equipment for six restaurant concepts and a full-service cocktail lounge. • Ensured all tenants met Health Department, Fire Code, and safety standards prior to opening and during ongoing operations. • Recruited, hired, and trained all bar staff; managed payroll, inventory, and cost controls. • Served as General Manager of the food hall, overseeing daily operations, vendor relations, and facility needs. • Managed all event inquiries, contracts, and execution for both the food hall and cocktail lounge. • Implemented a food delivery program for surrounding hotels and bars without food service, personally supporting early-stage deliveries to ensure success.

Event & Restaurant Manager tại Ivy & Varley Restaurant — Salt Lake City, UT

5/2022 → 9/2024 (2 năm 4 tháng)

Nước Ngoài

• Directed planning and execution of on-site and off-site banquet-style events, including bar operations, staffing, timelines, and guest flow. • Coordinated alcohol procurement and vendor relationships to ensure compliant, cost-effective beverage service for events. • Supervised setup, service, and breakdown of banquet bars and event spaces, ensuring adherence to service standards and local regulations. • Partnered with hotel concierges through a 10-hotel incentive program, driving increased event bookings and guest referrals. • Managed daily restaurant and event operations, including scheduling, interviews, onboarding, inventory control, and weekly ordering. • Maintained high levels of guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership and service recovery.

Taylor Witzel - Owner / Partner

Companion Bites

Taylor_Witzel@msn.com - +1 801 703 6534

Zach Howa - Owner / Partner

Woodbine Foodhall and Bar

zachary.howa@gmail.com - +1 801 824 7272