Calvin Mason
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Experienced chef with a background in menu planning, event coordination, and food safety across catering and banquet service. Develops customized menus, manages kitchen timelines, and supports high-quality guest experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Area Manager of Operations
Radiant Refining
Goodyear, Arizona
01.2021 - Current
- Managed purchase orders for Radiant Refining operations and maintenance supplies, supporting uninterrupted operational performance.
- Sourced and evaluated vendors for refining materials, tools, and plant services to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Coordinated purchasing requests for refining materials, equipment, and maintenance supplies, ensuring timely availability for production needs.
- Reviewed requisitions for compliance with Radiant Refining purchasing procedures.
Chef
CJ MASON Affairs dba Finesse Catering and Events
Lithonia, Georgia
03.2020 - Current
- Prepared custom menus for catering and events at Finesse Catering and Events.
- Created customized menus to enhance catering and event experiences
- Supervised food preparation standards across catering operations and event setups.
- Coordinated kitchen production for banquet service and private event timelines.
Server
Chops Lobster Bar
Atlanta, GA
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Welcomed Chops Lobster Bar guests with polished fine-dining service, creating a memorable first impression.
- Delivered attentive tableside service, enhancing dining experience for fine-dining lobster and steak guests.
- Presented seafood specials and steakhouse menus with detailed ingredient knowledge.
- Processed accurate orders through POS systems and effective tableside communication, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Leadership
Valor Christian College
Columbus, OH05-2028
Bachelor of Science -
ITT Technical Institute
Memphis, TN05-2005
BBA - Culinary Arts
Memphis Culinary Academy
Memphis, TN08-1995
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Community outreach
- Supply chain management
- Event coordination
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Public speaking
Timeline
Buyer/Area Manager of Operations
Radiant Refining
01.2021 - Current
Chef
CJ MASON Affairs dba Finesse Catering and Events
03.2020 - Current
Server
Chops Lobster Bar
04.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Leadership
Valor Christian College
Bachelor of Science -
ITT Technical Institute
BBA - Culinary Arts
Memphis Culinary Academy