Sterling Knight
Restaurant Operations • Hospitality Leadership • Events • Catering • Beverage Programs
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Hospitality and operations leader with 10+ years of experience managing high-volume restaurants, luxury guest experiences, weddings, corporate events, and catering operations. Proven success leading teams, developing SOPs, improving service standards, overseeing beverage programs, and coordinating events with budgets exceeding $200K. Recognized for building strong client relationships, coaching high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Experience
General Manager at Native Fields (2021-02 – 2026-06)
Directed daily operations of a high-volume farm-to-table restaurant and full-service catering program.
- Managed weddings, private events, and corporate catering for up to 180+ guests and $200K+ budgets.
- Created SOPs for front-of-house, bar, and barista operations.
- Oversaw beverage program, menu development, vendor sourcing, costing, and quality standards.
- Recruited, trained, coached, and scheduled hospitality teams.
- Managed labor, inventory, purchasing, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
Supervisor at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (2019-01 – 2021-02)
- Managed overnight hotel operations and elevated guest satisfaction.
- Handled reservations, concierge services, issue resolution, and financial reconciliation.
- Improved night audit efficiency through reporting and process improvements.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month within three months.
Business Owner at Supernova Dance Supplies (2013-07 – 2020-12)
- Managed retail operations, inventory, purchasing, merchandising, and banking.
- Led hiring, training, customer service, marketing, and local business partnerships.
Education
– Mt. San Antonio College
High School Diploma – North Valley Military Institute
