Charles Bibbs
Chef
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction, I significantly enhanced business processes at Bibbs Smokehouse and Catering. Leveraging strong relationship-building and staff management skills, I led teams to exceed goals through strategic business planning and effective communication. My background also includes expertise in electrical systems, underscoring my diverse technical abilities and commitment to quality. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Bibbs Smokehouse and Catering
01.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Culinary Director
Provision Concepts
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Streamlined kitchen operations for improved efficiency through effective staff training, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
- Improved kitchen morale by fostering a positive work environment where team members felt valued and supported in their professional growth opportunities.
- Increased customer satisfaction with high-quality dishes prepared consistently using fresh ingredients and creative presentations.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on promotional campaigns that highlighted signature dishes or special events, driving increased traffic and revenue for the business.
Kitchen Manager
Clark Crew BBQ
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
Electrician
PowerSecure
03.2013 - 07.2019
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
Education
GED -
Stillwater High School
Stillwater, OK05.1993
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- Business Planning
- Staff Management
- Staff hiring
Websites
Certification
ServeSafe Certification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchTimeline
Owner
Bibbs Smokehouse and Catering
01.2022 - Current
Culinary Director
Provision Concepts
09.2020 - 08.2021
Kitchen Manager
Clark Crew BBQ
10.2019 - 09.2020
Electrician
PowerSecure
03.2013 - 07.2019
GED -
Stillwater High School
ServeSafe Certification
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