faith brewer
@faithbrewer
Experienced hospitality professional specializing in food and beverage sales and catering management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced hospitality professional focused on the food and beverage industry, with a long track record in food service sales and catering management. I have executed catering orders from marketing to delivery and emphasize strong relationship development to increase revenue.
I manage catering events at a large retirement community that serves residents and non-residents, have expanded brand awareness across four states, and have led teams in restaurant and airport foodservice settings. I hold a Culinary degree and ServSafe certification and regularly use Salesforce to support sales and follow-up.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Catering Coordinator/Manager
Sun Health
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Manage catering events for a large retirement community serving residents and non-residents, coordinating logistics, staff, and vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and high satisfaction.
Catering Lead
Panera Bread Company
Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Executed catering orders from marketing through delivery with a strong focus on relationship development and on-time fulfillment across corporate and consumer clients.
Catering Sales
Panera Bread
Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 (6 months)
Served as an inside sales representative to expand and promote catering services, driving lead generation and client outreach until the role was eliminated during the pandemic.
Catering Coordinator
Wildflower Bread Company
Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 (6 months)
Executed catering orders end-to-end, conducted follow-ups, and increased sales by marketing services and building client relationships.
Food Server
Pyramid Hotel Group
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 (6 months)
Provided high-quality food and beverage service at the Wigwam Bar during breakfast and lunch, ensuring strong customer satisfaction and efficient service.
Server & Catering Coordinator
Stax Omega
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)
Performed multiple front-of-house roles including serving, catering coordination, hosting, and barista duties to support daily operations and events.
Catering Director
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina
Feb 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Managed all aspects of catering services including marketing, customer service, and relationship building to drive catering revenue and client retention.
Field Sales & Merchandising Manager
2020 Companies
May 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Focused on increasing sales of a major home electronics brand and expanded brand awareness across four states through field merchandising and retail partnerships.
Restaurant Manager
MSE Branded Foods
Jul 2012 - May 2014 (1 year 10 months)
Managed cooks, servers, and kiosk operators at Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport, overseeing staffing, scheduling, and day-to-day operations.
Food Broker Sales Representative
Quality Sales and Marketing
Sep 2004 - Jan 2011 (6 years 4 months)
Promoted and increased sales of foodservice products to distributors and restaurant purchasers through territory sales and relationship development.
Restaurant/Catering Manager
Culinary Events Cafe and Catering
Mar 2001 - Jan 2003 (1 year 10 months)
Oversaw all restaurant functions including staffing, food purchasing, and menu development to maintain operational efficiency and quality.
Territory Sales Manager
Gilbert Foodservice
Oct 1997 - Feb 2001 (3 years 4 months)
Responsible for promoting and increasing sales of foodservice products to distributors and restaurants through territory-focused sales strategies.
Service Leader
Milliken & Company
Jun 1994 - Oct 1997 (3 years 4 months)
Managed front-of-house operations in a private fine dining facility, training and supervising servers, bartenders, and valets to ensure premium guest service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Spartanburg Technical College
Associate of Science, Business Management
1991 - 1992
Completed an Associate of Science in Business Management at Spartanburg Technical College from 1991 to 1992.
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Science, Culinary Arts
1988 - 1990
Completed an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University (Charleston) from 1988 to 1990.
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