Darren Bellanger

• 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.
• Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.

Prepared menus and ordered food. Trained and mentored men and women to prepare and serve meals. Controlled food inventory.

Taught students how to prepare meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
• Enhanced banquet operations by streamlining communication between kitchen and service staff.
• Directed and managed banquet functions for 100-2000 person event.
• Increased guest satisfaction by anticipating needs and providing exceptional service during events.
• Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
• Oversaw scheduling of banquet staff while maintaining optimal staffing levels during peak seasons without compromising on quality service delivery.
• Cultivated an inclusive work culture promoting open communication, teamwork and staff empowerment resulting in a motivated and high-performing team.
• Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.

• 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.
• Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
• Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.

• Assisted Event Coordinator in creating detailed timelines for each phase of an event project, ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
• Ensured smooth execution of on-site logistics by supervising setup, teardown, and vendor coordination during events.
• Maintained professional and organized appearance at all events, representing the company in a positive light to clients and attendees.
• Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing attendee concerns promptly and professionally during events.