Kalil S Peebles
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Careful and diligent catering professional with solid experience in similar roles. Skilled at preparing and managing food and drink stations and buffet lines with quality-driven and service-oriented approach. Observant and level-headed with good multitasking, organizational and communication skills. Experienced Catering Manager skilled in menu development, food safety compliance, and vendor management. Proven ability to coordinate successful events while ensuring high standards of sanitation and effective communication with clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Manager
Resturant Associates / People Inc
New York, New York
04.2023 - Current
- Managed catering events from planning to execution for diverse client needs.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure quality food and service supplies.
- Supervised catering staff during events to ensure smooth operations.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their vision for events.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all catering activities.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors after each event and approved payment when appropriate.
Waiter/Catering/Prep Cook
Flik International /Skadden Arps
New York, NY
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Offered support to other stations in high-volume shifts or as needed.
- Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Assisted with dining room tasks by removing soiled dishes during meal service and returning to kitchen for washing.
Waiter/Catering
Flik International / Sarabeth's Beth Restaurant
New York , NY
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Plated food and assessed presentation to ensure highest standard of quality and guest satisfaction.
- Communicated with event coordinators to verify appropriate and adequate accommodations for larger parties.
- Prepared salads and appetizers while setting up garnish stations to enhance kitchen operations.
- Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Communicated with event coordinators to confirm suitable accommodations for larger parties, ensuring successful events.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Urban Assembly High School
Brooklyn06.2015
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Food sanitation
- Food preparation
- Vendor management
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- Food presentation
Timeline
Catering Manager
Resturant Associates / People Inc
04.2023 - Current
Waiter/Catering/Prep Cook
Flik International /Skadden Arps
12.2017 - 04.2020
Waiter/Catering
Flik International / Sarabeth's Beth Restaurant
04.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
The Urban Assembly High School