Brandi Howard
Dallas,United States
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Manager
State Fair Of Texas
09.2016 - Current
- Delegated daily staff responsibilities and job duties to improve quality of service, individual accountability and sanitary standards.
- Inspected kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to verify functional operation and cleanliness.
- Conducted counts of ingredients and items in kitchen and storage areas to maintain accurate inventory counts.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Catering Manager
Cajun Babiez Catering
04.2014 - 07.2022
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Promoted catering packages with most profitable outcomes without sacrificing client desires.
- Designed catering packages to increase sales and customer experience.
Catering Supervisor
Weiss Enterprise
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Supervised catering staff at all functions, instructing employees to restock items quickly and to promote exemplary service to guests.
- Maintained close working relationships with food and beverage director, head chef and banquet manager.
- Built lasting, lucrative relationships with community members and leaders through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Drove catering revenues by bringing in new business to establishment, consistently exceeding quarterly and yearly goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX12.2013
Skills
- Food and Supplies Ordering
- Safety and Health Precautions
- Portion Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Food Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Inventory Management
- Employee Scheduling
Timeline
Cafeteria Manager
State Fair Of Texas
09.2016 - Current
Catering Supervisor
Weiss Enterprise
09.2015 - 04.2019
Catering Manager
Cajun Babiez Catering
04.2014 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Eastfield College
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