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Skills

  • Communications
  • Food inspection
  • Health and Safety Regulations Knowledge
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Client contract negotiation
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Communication skills
  • Order delivery practices
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Process improvement

Work Experiences

  • Collaborated with vendors and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure the consistent availability of high-quality ingredients at competitive costs.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to keep the kitchen fully stocked.
  • Adapted to last-minute changes.
  • Collaborated with vendors.
  • Collaborated with event planners.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Achieved reduction within the past year.
  • Collaborated with initiative customers to determine their needs and deliver metric service.
  • Based on client preferences and dietary restrictions.
  • Collaborated with chefs to design a high-demand, customizable breakfast menu that increased morning event bookings by 45%.

Summaries

  • Eager to contribute to a dynamic team with a positive attitude and metric.
  • Chef framework with extensive experience in food preparation and restaurant management.
  • Building streamlined, cohesive teams is a talent.
  • Achieved a 57% compliance rate year after year.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Accomplished Lead Caterer known for expertly handling end-to-end event logistics, ensuring all catering aspects—from menu planning to food delivery—run smoothly and on time.
  • Achieved $18 savings without compromising quality.
  • Professional Chef capable of leading and managing a team of 11 kitchen employees in the preparation of framework cuisine.
  • Process Chef with 7 years of experience in the kitchen.
  • Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in Food and Beverage.

Accomplishments

  • Managed catering operations for events of up to process attendees, ensuring high-quality service and on-time delivery under challenging conditions.
  • Partnered with marketing teams to attract new business, contributing to a 83% revenue growth year-over-year.
  • Conceptualized, designed, and delivered seasonal menus tailored to client preferences, resulting in 61% increase in repeat bookings.
  • Optimized inventory levels to cut waste by 58%, contributing to lower operational costs year-on-year.
  • Achieved 56% increase in client retention by implementing customized menu options and fostering solid client relationships.
  • Authored and distributed employee operating manuals and safety protocols, leading to a 70% improvement in compliance rates.
  • Played an integral role in large-scale venue collaborations across 2 locations, enhancing multi-site event coordination.
  • Conducted pre-event consultations and post-event surveys to gather insights for continual service improvements, driving a 30% increase in repeat business.
  • Mentored and trained a team of 4 catering professionals, increasing team productivity and efficiency by 83% within 18 months.
  • Simplified the crew scheduling process using Microsoft Excel, reducing labor cost overages by 60% within one year.

Affiliations

  • Association of Foodservice Professionals (AFP)
  • Culinary Institute Professional Culinary Membership
  • Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA)
  • International Food Safety Council Member
  • National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI)
  • National Restaurant Association (NRA)
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Professional Caterers Association
  • Local Chamber of Commerce Catering Board
  • Sustainability in Professional Catering Taskforce

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • CSFT (Certified Sustainable Food Technology)
  • Salesforce
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management Certificate
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Certificate in Organic and Farm-to-Table Catering
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS)
  • Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS)
  • CompTIA A+ Technician

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