Ashlee Valdez
Burleson
Summary
Seasoned Catering Manager with proven track record in overseeing successful high-volume banquet operations. Skilled in managing teams, coordinating logistics, and maintaining quality standards for culinary offerings. Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth through strategic planning and execution. Notable strength lies in problem-solving, multitasking, and leadership skills that ensure seamless event execution.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Manager
Dickies Arena
Fort Worth
04.2024 - Current
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed all aspects of catering operations, including planning, budgeting, and execution for events of varying sizes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors, and venue managers, fostering a network of partners.
- Coordinated delivery times with clients and ensured that all items ordered arrived on time.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Scheduled, organized and led food tastings to facilitate selections and surpass expectations.
Catering Manager
Craft Culinary
Fort Worth
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Led team meetings to discuss upcoming events, delegate tasks, and address any concerns or challenges.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally while maintaining good relations with clients.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring availability of necessary supplies while minimizing waste and reducing costs.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors after each event and approved payment when appropriate.
- Scheduled, organized and led food tastings to facilitate selections and surpass expectations.
Education
Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Austin, TX01-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Management
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Event planning
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Inventory control
- Food and beverage sales
- Employee training
- Staff scheduling
- Catering coordination
Timeline
Catering Manager
Dickies Arena
04.2024 - Current
Catering Manager
Craft Culinary
08.2023 - 04.2024
Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Management
Tarrant County College
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