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Skills

  • Budgets
  • Health codes compliance
  • Multi-Task Management
  • Computer literate
  • Purchasing stock
  • Inventory control
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Purchasing
  • Wine pairings
  • Buffet setup and takedown

Work Experiences

  • Worked with my team to meet all of the food service needs for over 7 customers per day.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by counting, monitoring, and reordering food and dry goods.
  • Attracted new clients.
  • Collaborated with event hosts to determine optimal service flow, ensuring smooth coordination between kitchen staff, wait staff, and event timing.
  • Oversaw the event setup, which included bartending tables, DJ booths, and cake counters, among other things.
  • Researched menu options for customers with food allergies or special dietary preferences to accommodate a variety of dietary needs.
  • Offered vegetarian versions of frequently ordered entrees to appeal to health-conscious customers.
  • Sourced food ingredients from local markets and food suppliers to obtain items needed for food preparation.
  • Collaborated with clients in order to plan event venues, menus, and budgets.
  • Collaborated with diverse clients to develop custom menus tailored to dietary preferences, driving customer satisfaction and leading to a 53% increase in repeat business.

Summaries

  • Detail-oriented caterer with 9 years of management experience in the foodservice industry.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Food and Beverage industry's success.
  • Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in Food and Beverage.
  • Well-organized and efficient, with a strong desire to please customers.
  • Customers have been satisfied in the past thanks to excellent food and prompt service.
  • Caterer with 18 years of management experience in the foodservice industry.
  • Caterer is a multi-talented Caterer who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Interested in pursuing a Culinary Arts degree while gaining practical experience in catering and foodservice environments.
  • Detail-oriented Caterer with 15 years' experience in foodservice management roles. Consistently delivers superior-quality client services which exceed expectations and retain long-term, repeat customers.
  • Caterer is a multidisciplinary Caterer with advanced culinary creations, personnel supervision, and event management skills.

Accomplishments

  • Successfully managed event logistics, serving 6 guests at weddings, corporate functions, and charity events, consistently receiving positive feedback.
  • Utilized ServiceNow for tracking inventory and sales, reducing bookkeeping errors by 33% and streamlining supply orders for 2 ongoing events.
  • Collaborated with team of 17 in the development of method.
  • Earned a 10% bonus for successfully up-selling the most items from the restaurant's new summer menu.
  • Maintained inventory control using Microsoft Excel, reducing spoilage by 15% and optimizing stock levels to support 16 weekly events.
  • Introduced new inventory management practices that reduced food waste by 50% over a 2-month period without compromising quality.
  • Negotiated with food suppliers to lower ingredient costs by 70% while maintaining high quality, contributing to annual savings of $12.
  • Coordinated delivery and setup for off-site events, ensuring food was served fresh and on time to 7 guests at Seattle with zero complaints.
  • Achieved framework or higher in all health inspections by enforcing strict compliance with local food safety and sanitation regulations across 4 events.
  • Mentored junior chefs and catering staff in advanced culinary techniques, leading to faster service times and satisfaction ratings of 12% from event attendees.

Affiliations

  • Eco-Friendly Professionals Network for Culinary Arts
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • American Culinary Federation (ACF)
  • Certified Master Caterer Program 2019
  • Lions Club
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
  • Certified Professional Food Manager Certification (2021)
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • American Marketing Association

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Responsible Alcohol Service Certification
  • Certified Vegan Chef (CVC)
  • Certified Sustainability Professional (CatererFocus)
  • Certified Wedding and Event Designer (CWED)
  • Certified Banquet Manager (CBM)
  • SafeServ Certified: Food Handler
  • Advanced Food Safety and Hygiene Certification
  • SafeServ certification: Food Handling
  • Ecolab Food Safety & Sanitation Certification

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