Chenille Traylor
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in K-12.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
08.2023 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
General Manager K-12
Aramark
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Effective day to day oversight of multiple districts 10 building food service operations with a total manage volume of $5.9 million
- Manage and control Labor, resources, and materials to ensure quality, adequacy of supply, staffing levels and cost of service systems
- Oversite of 4 salaried employees and 70 employees
- Developed and maintaining effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship
- Streamlining the processes to improve client and student experience
- Monitoring finances, including sales and expenses.
Aramark Food Service Director K-12
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Effective day to day oversight of multiple districts four buildings food service operations with a total manage volume of $800,000 k
- Manage and control Labor, resources, and materials to ensure quality, adequacy of supply, staffing levels and cost of service systems
- Supervising 15 employees
- Developed and maintaining effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship
- Conducts monthly quality assurance evaluations in buildings and ensures compliance to food safety, sanitation and overall workplace safety standards.
Doubletree Hotel Supervisor/Server/Bartender (Part-time)
05.2014 - 12.2021
- Providing the customers with a pleasant dining experience and quality service
- Handling/serving all food items according to state policy
- Knowledge of daily menu and preparation of dishes in detail to communicate to guest
- Set up banquet room as instructed by supervisor to include linen, service ware and glassware
- Serve food and beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet
- Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and or meal at the end of the meal or function.
Aramark Food Service Director K-12
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Effective day to day oversight of multiple districts ranging from 2- 32 building food service operations with a total manage volume from $9 million
- Manage and control Labor, resources and materials to ensure quality, adequacy of supply, staffing levels and cost of service systems
- Train and develop salaried management team
- Ensures compliance to food safety, sanitation and overall work place safety standards
- Assist front line manager with any operational and staffing issues
- Supervising immediate workers.
Aramark Warehouse Manager K-12
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Effectively monitors flow of goods and implements First-In-First Out method in the use of raw materials and dispatching of finished
- Coordinate delivery routing and scheduling
- Manage budgets and forecasting through effective food ordering
- Manage inventory of received and distributed goods
- Understanding and training employees on receiving procedures
- Completing monthly quality assurance audits for 14 schools
- Improve operational management systems processes and best practices
- Implanted organizational process to maintain food safety compliance
- Understanding of FDA and HACCP regulations.
Aramark Assistant Food Service Director K-12
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Effective day to day oversight of multiple districts ranging from 2- 14 building food service operations with a total manage volume from $7 million
- Responsible for the daily execution of the districts food production and management standards
- Proficient in adhering to financial goals resulting in a positive yearly client return
- Places Food orders for all schools
- Oversees account with union member employees
- Successfully returned 800k to client.
Aramark District Chef Manager/Catering Manager K-12
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Responsible for creating the standard operating procedures for food production Held responsible of handling/serving all food items as per the policies of the state
- Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of events and overseeing staff
- Develop and maintain effective client and customer relationships
- Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards
- Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food for over 1700 kids.
Cosi- Assistant Manager
Cosi
04.2013 - 10.2013
Au Bon Pain- Assistant Manager
Au Bon Pain
10.2011 - 04.2013
Narraganset Inn(Seasonal)- Restaurant Manger
Narraganset Inn
05.2011 - 10.2011
Radisson Hotel- Banquet Lead & Teacher Assistant Liaison
Radisson Hotel
05.2009 - 05.2011
Hose’s Company- Server/ Omelet Chef
Hose’s Company
05.2009 - 05.2011
Education
Bachelors of Science - Food Service Management w/concentration in Event Planning
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05.2011
Associates of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05.2009
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), CRM, Oracle and Micros
- HACCP Certified
- Food Safety & Sanitation and TIP's Certified
- ServSafe and Chokesaver Certified
Timeline
Director of Operations
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
08.2023 - Current
General Manager K-12
Aramark
11.2022 - 08.2023
Aramark Food Service Director K-12
04.2020 - 10.2022
Aramark Food Service Director K-12
07.2019 - 04.2020
Aramark Warehouse Manager K-12
07.2019 - 04.2020
Aramark Assistant Food Service Director K-12
08.2017 - 07.2019
Aramark District Chef Manager/Catering Manager K-12
08.2016 - 08.2017
Doubletree Hotel Supervisor/Server/Bartender (Part-time)
05.2014 - 12.2021
Cosi- Assistant Manager
Cosi
04.2013 - 10.2013
Au Bon Pain- Assistant Manager
Au Bon Pain
10.2011 - 04.2013
Narraganset Inn(Seasonal)- Restaurant Manger
Narraganset Inn
05.2011 - 10.2011
Radisson Hotel- Banquet Lead & Teacher Assistant Liaison
Radisson Hotel
05.2009 - 05.2011
Hose’s Company- Server/ Omelet Chef
Hose’s Company
05.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelors of Science - Food Service Management w/concentration in Event Planning
Johnson & Wales University
Associates of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
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