Amelia Watts Bird
Livingston,Louisiana
Summary
Pastry Chef with four years of experience in fine dining along with 15 years of experience in the food service industry. Possesses the skills required to create, prepare, and execute dishes with meticulous attention to detail. Demonstrates creativity while working efficiently to reduce waste of products as well as time. Recipient of the Louisiana culinary Institute’s Culinary Excellence Award. Named 2017 Chef to Watch by the Times Picayune.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Lundi Baking Co.
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Certified Beer Server
Rally Cap Brewing Co.
12.2019 - Current
- Extensive knowledge of constantly rotating beer on tap
- Providing information to and serving guests
- Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of taproom and draught system.
Bakery Manager
Robert Fresh Market
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs.
- Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, resulting in repeat business.
- Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
- Established and maintained relationships with suppliers to procure quality ingredients and equipment.
- Conducted employee training sessions on proper baking techniques, equipment usage, sanitation practices, and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory and reduced waste, resulting in cost savings for the bakery.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
Supervisor
Central Kitchen, LLC
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Orchestrate production and packaging of various products
- Maintain quality control
- Ensure that all employees follow sanitation guidelines
- Shipping and receiving of various products.
Prep Cook
Rocca Pizzeria
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Produce and ensure quality of all menu items
- Organize and clean workspace.
Pastry Chef
Vessel
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Responsible for designing dessert menu
- Responsible for writing and executing dessert recipes as well as bread recipes
- Responsible for all pastry, bread, and pasta production
- Supervising and training kitchen staff
- Costing all dessert, bread, and pasta recipes
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment and tools
- Organization and rotation of product
- Ordering general goods for the entire restaurant
- Expediting food during service.
Pastry Cook
Compere Lapin
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for plating desserts as well as some production
- Cleaning and organizing.
Pastry Cook
Restaurant August
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Responsible for leading daily production
- Plating deserts during service
- Cleaning, organizing, taking inventory, writing prep lists, and making produce orders
- Responsible for creating items to be used for mignardise and VIP desserts.
Cake Decorator
The Cocoa Bean Bakery
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Building and decorating standard, American style cakes.
Baker
L’Auberge Casino-Hotel
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Preparing and executing a variety of classical and contemporary French pastries and desserts
- Set up of Buffet
- Chocolate garnish production
- Organizing, taking inventory, and writing prep lists
- Responsible for production and execution of items for large banquets
- Responsible for production and set up of coffee shop display.
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
02.2009 - 03.2012
- Greet guests
- Take orders and serve food
- Clean and reset tables
- Ensure that guests have an enjoyable dining experience
- Resolve any complaints or issues.
Customer Service Representative
Blockbuster Video
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Greet customers
- Assisting customers with membership applications, rentals, and purchases
- Upsell subscriptions and services
- Restock merchandise and rentals
- Organize movie display area
- Set up promotional displays
- Count registers and cash drops in safe
- Count inventory.
Receptionist
Fantastic Sam’s
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Greet and check in clients
- Handle transactions and sales
- Clean waiting area
- Wash and fold towels.
Prep Cook
Hilltop Inn
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Prepare basic items for dinner service
- Bus tables
- Wash dishes
- Sweep and mop floors.
Education
Associates Degree in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts with concentrated coursework in Baking and Pastry -
Louisiana Culinary Institute
Baton Rouge, LA01.2012
High School Diploma -
Doyle High School
Livingston, LA01.2006
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Efficient team leader and communicator
- Excellent use of time management
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office including Excel
- Knowledge of point of sales systems
- Experience with cash handling
- Strong mathematic skills
- Product branding
- Policies and Procedures Development
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Owner
Lundi Baking Co.
05.2022 - Current
Bakery Manager
Robert Fresh Market
07.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Beer Server
Rally Cap Brewing Co.
12.2019 - Current
Supervisor
Central Kitchen, LLC
10.2018 - 07.2019
Prep Cook
Rocca Pizzeria
05.2018 - 10.2018
Pastry Chef
Vessel
04.2016 - 03.2017
Pastry Cook
Compere Lapin
10.2015 - 04.2016
Pastry Cook
Restaurant August
09.2013 - 10.2015
Cake Decorator
The Cocoa Bean Bakery
01.2013 - 08.2013
Baker
L’Auberge Casino-Hotel
03.2012 - 12.2012
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
02.2009 - 03.2012
Customer Service Representative
Blockbuster Video
06.2007 - 02.2009
Receptionist
Fantastic Sam’s
08.2005 - 05.2007
Prep Cook
Hilltop Inn
07.2004 - 07.2005
Associates Degree in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts with concentrated coursework in Baking and Pastry -
Louisiana Culinary Institute
High School Diploma -
Doyle High School
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