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Catherine Laux

Madison,TN

Summary


Experienced with high-volume kitchen environment, food preparation, and team coordination. Utilizes advanced culinary techniques and efficient kitchen management to ensure high standards. Track record of fostering cohesive team dynamics and maintaining consistent quality in fast-paced settings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Red Headed Stranger
05.2020 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
  • Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Oversaw supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Developed specials to enhance customer dining experience.

Retail Store Manager

Pangaea
02.2003 - 01.2018
  • Managed a small retail store that was in business for 30 years.
  • Oversaw all sales associates and day-to-day functions of the store.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly provided constructive feedback coaching opportunities improvement recognition outstanding achievements.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Submitted orders for new inventory.
  • Handled all hiring, training new staff members.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Skills

  • Effective team leadership
  • Proficient in high-volume restaurant environments
  • Strong focus on accuracy
  • Kitchen staff supervision
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Food safety - ServSafe Manager Certification

Timeline

Sous Chef

Red Headed Stranger
05.2020 - Current

Retail Store Manager

Pangaea
02.2003 - 01.2018

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