Destiny Nave
Denver,CO
Summary
As I am re-entering the civilian workforce I have an optimistic attitude and the motivation to have an open mindset. I am confident in my leaderships skills that allow me to maintain a professional work environment, be dependable and still have the willingness to learn. I take pride in being able to adapt to new situations, work alone as well with a team and I am interested in working in a community with the same values.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising NCO Culinary Specialist
Active Army
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Supervised large teams with guidance, support and direction for high-quality customer care.
Culinary Specialist
Active Army
08.2016 - 10.2021
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Directly handled constant flow of customers with minimal wait times.
Restaurant Hostess
TGI Fridays
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
Concession Stand Worker and Cashier
Denver Zoo
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained high standards of customer service in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
- Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denver East High School
Denver, CO05.2016
Skills
- Dining Facility Management
- Customer Service
- Staff Training
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Supervising NCO Culinary Specialist
Active Army
10.2021 - 06.2023
Culinary Specialist
Active Army
08.2016 - 10.2021
Restaurant Hostess
TGI Fridays
01.2016 - 05.2016
Concession Stand Worker and Cashier
Denver Zoo
08.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Denver East High School