Philip Gad
Banquets Manager
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About
To continue to grow in the hospitality industry and obtain a position where my experience and knowledge of the hospitality food and beverage industry, can enhance the forward movement of a company.
Experience
Banquets Manager - Franklin Embassy Suites-Atrium Hospitality
(2026-02)
Dedicated and organized Banquets Manager with extensive experience in high-volume hospitality environments. Proven track record in overseeing seamless event execution, managing complex staff schedules, and maintaining rigorous inventory controls. Expert in coordinating between sales, kitchen, and service teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Core Competencies
- Event Operations: Banquet Event Orders (BEO) execution, floor plan management, and VIP service.
- Administrative Oversight: Labor scheduling, banquet reporting, and financial recaps.
- Inventory Management: Liquor and beverage auditing, food service supplies, and equipment tracking.
- Leadership: Team training, performance monitoring, and cross-departmental communication.
Assistant Banquets Manager - SONESTA NASHVILLE AIRPORT
(2022-10 - 2026-02)
- Scheduling , Assign shifts based on the number of server needed and their availability, assign shifts for each server. Be sure to consider any preferences or special request from the servers.
- Payroll,
- Supervise and assist with the set-up of function rooms to include placement of linens, silver, China and glassware according to event specifications.
- Visually inspect function room and equipment prior to functions for cleanliness and set-up.
- Verbally communicate with staff to ensure timely execution of events.
- Provide exceptional service and corporate standards.
- Prepare Banquet Re-Caps with accuracy for night auditing.
- Prepare monthly Re-Caps for month end reporting.
FOOD & BEVERAGES MANAGER / BANQUETS - HYATT PLACE NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN / White Lodging Company
(2022-02 - 2022-10)
- Supervises daily Food and Beverages (F&B) shift operation and monitors compliance with all F&B policies, Standards, and procedures. Manages day - to - day operations verifying the quality, Standards and meeting the expectations of the customers daily
- Maintains the operating budget and verifies that standards and legal obligations are followed.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, and accomplish work
- Assist in ordering of food and beverage (F&B) supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms.
- Understands employees positions well enough to perform duties in employees, absence.
- Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to verify understanding.
- Create and nurture a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork and passion for providing service.
- Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress report.
- Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Responds in a timely manner to customer service department requests.
- Setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Food and beverage Assistant Manager - Delaware North - Nashville Airport
(2021-03 - 2022-02)
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis.
- Manage chef, kitchen staff, and service team to provide stellar dining experiences to high-profile patrons.
- Supervised catering staff for superior service and presentation for all corporate or costumers
- Recognized by partners for commitment to quality in preparation, presentation, training, and service.
- Maintain communication with management staff of restaurant and corporate directors.
- Motivated employees to create an atmosphere of exceptionalism that reduced staff turnover
- Managed and trained the staff to properly fulfill their designated role of operation meeting club standards while increasing employee's morale with coaching and feedback.
- Supervised daily work activities in high volume restaurants, room service and casual dining.
- Demonstrated food industry expertise, time management, problem-solving orientation, budgeting skills, and computer operation skills.
Banquet Captain - Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - Nashville TN
(2020-03 - 2021-03)
- Supervise and assist with the set-up of function rooms to include placement of linens, silver, China and glassware according to event specifications.
- Visually inspect function room and equipment prior to functions for cleanliness and set-up.
- Verbally communicate with staff to ensure timely execution of events.
- Provide exceptional service and corporate standards.
- Prepare Banquet Re-Caps with accuracy for night auditing.
- Prepare monthly Re-Caps for month end reporting.
Banquet Trainer - Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - Nashville TN
(2019-11)
Effective 11/2019
- Interview and hire banquet server applicants.
- Train new banquet servers to hotel standards.
Special Assignments during “A Country Christmas” - Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - Nashville TN
- Restaurant leader- Help run the floor and help solve guests’ issues when they arise.
- Banquet Captain for ACC Character Breakfast.
Server - Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - Nashville TN
(1999 - 2021)
- Provide a flawless dining experience to guests.
- Set up table placements for all food functions.
- Delivery of food to banquet guests.
Education
Diploma - Technical Industrial Secondary School (1986 - 1989)
Certification - Telegram Wireless - Egypt Ministry of Transport Telecommunication Authority (1990 - 1992)
Construction - Egypt Interior Finishing for Housing (1992 - 1999)

