Description
1732 15th Place, Plano, Texas 75074 214 842 0096 dcummins1256@gmail.com Offering dedication, creativity and proven leadership experience in seeking a position that would best utilize my hospitality industry management skills. Worked for various restaurants from Los Angeles, California to Ft. Worth, Texas. Corporate Responsibilities: : : : : Chair of Dining Services Task Force. Set up and opening of multiple new communities. Interview, train and hire new Executive Chefs and Dining Directors. Promoted to oversee and manage the T. Boone Pickens hospice Dining Service as well. Presbyterian Village North Dallas, Texas Dining Services Director * Reorganization of entire dining operation, efficiencies and customer service * Implemented new menus and full service dining option in I.L. and A.L. with an Always Available Menu and Signature Dish Menu. * Modified all kitchens and updated appropriate equipment needed to stay competitive with resident growth. * Restructured FTE and placement of staff and training to decrease labor expense. * Assisted in planning stage of a $90 million expansion with architects and contractors. * Expansion included developing a new #50 seat Café in addition to the 5 new dining rooms for a total of #17 dining rooms, #3 full size kitchens, a Café and #2 employee cafeterias. * Improved on resident, Guest and employee satisfaction. * State deficiency free 2 years running. * Managed staff, customer service and operational effectiveness Edgemere Retirement Community Dallas, Texas Dining Services Director * Created unparalleled culinary experience for residents * Wrote and implemented 28 day menu cycle * Managed staff, customer service and operational effectiveness * Traveled nationwide as Chairman of the National Dining Services Task Force Signature Pointe on the Lake Senior Living Food Service Director The Forum Marriott Senior Division Significant Achievements Dining Service Director Broadway Plaza Significant Achievements Dining Service / Corporate Specialist - Food Service Director Green Oaks (282 Room Property) Significant Achievements Banquet Director Stockyards Hotel Assistant Hotel Manager / Food Beverage Director REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas December 2014 - Current
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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Edgemere Retirement Community | Dining Services Director Signature Pointe On The Lake Senior Living | 10/2001 - 1/2014 |
Significant | The Forum Marriott Senior Division Dining Service Director | 8/1995 - 8/2000 |
Green Oaks (282 Room Property) | Dining Service / Corporate Specialist Food Service Director | 3/1991 - 4/1992 |
Stockyards Hotel Ft. | Banquet Director | 8/1989 - 3/1991 |
Assistant Hotel | Manager / Food Beverage Director | 8/1989 - 8/1989 |