Benjamin S Boice

Perennial Virant, BOKA Restaurant Group

May 2014 to 2000
General Manager
Four Seasons Lanai Resort Manele Bay
Lnai, HI
Sep 2013 to Dec 2013
Banquet Manager
Radisson Blu Auqa Hotel, Chicago
Chicago, IL
Nov 2011 to Sep 2013
Assistant Director of Banquets
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Sep 2010 to Nov 2011
In Room Dining Department Head
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
Chicago, IL
Oct 2006 to Sep 2010
Food & Beverage Manager
Hilton Suites Chicago - Magnificent Mile
Chicago, IL
Jul 2004 to Oct 2006
Restaurant Manager

University of Central Missouri
Dec 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Commercial Art

Progressive managment experience, focused, creative, fair, authentic, fact based decision maker. 7+ years of direct supervision to department head level leadership. Excellent communication of ideas to all levels of the organization from line staff to manager. Direct contribution to the process of hiring, training, and developing line staff, supervisors and managers. Strong personal relationship with staff, vendors and upper management. Strong understanding of food & beverage and hospitality trends locally and nationally. Successful record of implementing stratigies to positively affect service delivery, customer and employee satifaction and adherence to company's standards. Comprehensive knowledge of the finacial management and process. MICROS and Avero Expert. Certified TIPS Trainer