Alissa Grenis
Director of Hospitality
Irvine,CA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Director of Catering
Root & Vine Catering
Wildomar, CA
07.2017 - 11.2024
- Procured and maintained loyal client base of iconic brands and fortune 500 companies through corporate catering accounts.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, production, payroll, and e-commerce.
- Consulted with clients to outline desired goals and create menus based on dietary concerns, food allergies, and personal taste.
- Oversaw event happenings in progress, answered client and guest questions, acted quickly to resolve unforeseen issues, and trained and supported team members/volunteers.
- Developed innovative recipes and nutritional focused menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
Assisted Living Director
Golden Girls Residential Care For The Elderly
Murrieta, CA
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Provide superior residential care while demonstrating Golden Girls RCFE Mission in compliance with federal, state, and local policy.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with competing demands for time and attention.
- Led, directed, and motivated others to innovate and excel.
- Applied reason, logic and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex and sensitive issues.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and residents family to promote exceptional care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees in accordance with state requirements.
Business Owner/Executive Chef
Bite Me Foods
Irvine, CA
06.2011 - 01.2017
- Booked daily operations and large events (festivals, celebrations, and corporate service) resulting in food service for 500+ customers per day.
- Secured new clients and accounts through website, referrals, and networking.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Created and maintained web-design, digital-marketing, and e-commerce.
- Featured in OCWEEKLY and Los Angeles Times for best food truck and chef.
- Obtained city parking permits and drove food truck to events.
- Hired and supervised food truck prep cooks, cashiers, and service window attendants.
- Planned daily menus and prepped food for service.
- Calculated operating budget, set menu prices, and worked with employees to stock inventory.
- Maintained employee records, prepared payroll, and scheduled shifts.
Food and Beverage Consultant
Joe N' Go Coffee Truck - U.S. Naval Weapons Base
Fallbrook, CA
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted management with preparation of realistic budget and menu that enabled business success.
- Monitored and evaluated food supplies and confirmed performance within established budget and in compliance with U.S. Naval health regulations.
- Reviewed current business levels and recommended priority changes to enhance profitability.
- Recruited, selected, and trained competent food service personnel.
- Enacted progressive disciplinary measures for staff, managed work zones, and oversaw opening and closing duties.
Business Consultant
VRIDES
Fallbrook, CA
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Developed processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels for startup business.
- Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions using various tools and resources.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Develop and execute marketing strategy, advertising, promotional concept, design and appearance of non-profit organization
- Manage individual team executives on core administrative issues that compliment sales and profit margin achievements.
- Oversee management and distribution of catalogues, promotional materials and demo units.
- In charge of hiring contracted employees for sales team and promotional marketing.
Education
Business Communications and Marketing Certificate
University of Phoenix
Some College (No Degree) -
Riverside City College
High School Diploma -
Temescal Canyon High School
05-2000
Skills
- Excellent communication and organization
- Planning and organizing
- Problem resolution
- Customer satisfaction
- Event coordination
- Staff training and development
- Project management
- Cost control and budgeting
- Strategic partnerships
- Exceeds expectations
- Positive attitude
Certification
- NRFSP Certified Food Safety Manager
- California RCFE Administrator Certification Training
Summary
Passionate and experienced Catering Director & Business Owner with 15+ years of leadership in food & beverage, hospitality, assisted living, and startup environments. Proven success in driving sales growth, expanding client bases, developing high-performing teams, and executing flawless events. Recognized for creating memorable experiences that consistently exceed expectations. Committed to operational excellence, strong client relationships, and exceptional service.
Timeline
Director of Catering
Root & Vine Catering
07.2017 - 11.2024
Assisted Living Director
Golden Girls Residential Care For The Elderly
01.2017 - 08.2020
Food and Beverage Consultant
Joe N' Go Coffee Truck - U.S. Naval Weapons Base
01.2014 - 12.2014
Business Consultant
VRIDES
01.2014 - 03.2014
Business Owner/Executive Chef
Bite Me Foods
06.2011 - 01.2017
Business Communications and Marketing Certificate
University of Phoenix
Some College (No Degree) -
Riverside City College
High School Diploma -
Temescal Canyon High School
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