Bennett VanLeuven
Redding,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Charlew's Tap House
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Completed store opening and closing procedures.
- Trained and mentored new employees.
- Opened or closed store five days per week by counting registers, making deposits, and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
Pizza Chef
Alyeska Resort
10.2014 - 06.2019
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
- Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Tracked inventory of ingredients and supplies to keep kitchen well stocked and meet product and service demands.
Party Chef
Elaine Bell Catering
04.2009 - 10.2014
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Line Cook /Banquet Server
Flaming Hotel
11.2006 - 03.2014
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts/ Hospitality Restaurant Management
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CAHigh School Diploma -
Maria Carrillo High School
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Managing Inventory Stock
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Staff Coaching and Training
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Work Prioritization
Timeline
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Charlew's Tap House
01.2020 - 08.2023
Pizza Chef
Alyeska Resort
10.2014 - 06.2019
Party Chef
Elaine Bell Catering
04.2009 - 10.2014
Line Cook /Banquet Server
Flaming Hotel
11.2006 - 03.2014
No Degree - Culinary Arts/ Hospitality Restaurant Management
Santa Rosa Junior College
High School Diploma -
Maria Carrillo High School
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