Kyle Bruneau
Boston,MA
Summary
Dynamic Bar and Restaurant Manager with a proven track record at enhancing profitability through innovative menu development and effective team management. Skilled in event planning and guest relations, I excel in optimizing operations and elevating customer service standards. Demonstrated success in staff training and inventory management, ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Playwright
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales. (Hit bonus 3/4 quarters)
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels. (Variance level always below -1.5% and under 17% bar operating cost)
Catering Operations Manager
Levy Restaurants
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed the daily operations of a Tier 1 catering company at the Hynes Convention Center & BCEC, including scheduling, budgeting, inventory, and personnel management
- Fully responsible for conventions and shows ranging from 1,000-15,000 guests
- Supervised and trained employees on food safety, customer service, and catering operations
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
Beverage Director & Bar Manager
The Merchant
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Key Holding Manager
- Responsible for the overall management of all beverage operations, including the development and implementation of beverage programs
- Developed budgets, forecasts, and other financial reports
- Managed the beverage team, ensuring that all staff were trained and motivated to deliver excellent service
- Curated and Crafted all cocktails for seasonal menus
- Had 2 cocktails featured in Eater Boston
- Placed top 3, in 5 different cocktail competitions across the city
Beverage Manager
Barcelona Wine Bar
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Key holder, Safe code holder
- Resolved guest complaints involving food or beverage quality and service
- Maintained bar registers and all liquor inventory
- Coordinated daily and nightly shift safety and sanitation procedures for bar areas and entire restaurant
- Managed bar and wait staff and directed hiring program.
- Consistently a top store out of 15 in the company in sales and guest reviews
- Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program. (Over 500 different Wine SKU's)
- Enacted progressive disciplinary measures for staff, managed work zones, and oversaw opening and closing duties.
Education
Masters of Science - International Sport Management
Lasell University
Newton, MA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Lasell University
Newton, MA12.2013
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Event Planning Knowledge
- Organization
- Guest Relations
- POS systems proficiency
- Menu Planning
- Supply Inventory & Ordering
- Employee training
- Restaurant operations management
Timeline
Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Playwright
01.2024 - 02.2025
Catering Operations Manager
Levy Restaurants
03.2023 - 12.2023
Beverage Director & Bar Manager
The Merchant
05.2022 - 02.2023
Beverage Manager
Barcelona Wine Bar
09.2021 - 08.2022
Masters of Science - International Sport Management
Lasell University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Lasell University
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