Ray L

Catering Manager at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited

Hong Kong SAR

About

Manager with a winning attitude and desire to deliver a exceptional dining experience. Focused on setting high expectations and raising service standards.

Experience

  • Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (10 yrs 10 mos)
    • Catering manager - Beverage
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Assistant Catering Manager beverage
      Sep 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

      Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions. Performed restaurant walk-throughs to gauge timeliness and excellent service quality.

  • Restaurant Manager at Restaurant
    May 2013 - May 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    ➢ Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. ➢ Carefully prepared weekly payroll to keep up with projected revenue for the week. ➢ Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflected desired productivity targets. ➢ Collaborated with the Executive Chef to analyze and approve all food and beverage selections. And determine menu plans for special events or occasions. ➢ Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines.

  • Assistant Manager at Marco Polo Hotels
    Nov 2007 - May 2013 · 5 yrs 7 mos

     Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency.  Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.  Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training.  Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.  Developed and maintained exceptional customer service standards.  Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.  Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.  Carefully prepared weekly casual payroll to keep up with projected revenue for the week.  Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives.

  • team leadder at ZUMA
    May 2007 - Nov 2007 · 7 mos

     Provided professional Service to the Guest  Fully Japanese Food and Sake knowledge  Worked closely with the chef and cooks to determine menu plans for special events or occasions.  Provided administrative support to the managers of the restaurant  Regularly updated POS systems with new pricing and daily food specials

  • server at Cafe Deco
    Mar 2005 - May 2007 · 2 yrs 3 mos

     provided professional Service to the Guest  Fully Food and beverage knowledge  Provided administrative support to the managers of the restaurant  Handled a function and a party