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DYAN BAUGHAN

Branson,MO

Summary

I have been responsible for opening and operating many successful restaurants and businesses within the Branson market. My passion and commitment to excellence has benefited many shareholders, guests, and staff.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
04.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for opening and operation of main kitchens and ten concession locations during a very active construction phase
  • Thunder Ridge is owned by Johnny Morris of Bass Pro Shops and managed by ASM Global.

Owner/Operator

Branson City Diner/Creative Coffee & Catering
01.2011 - 03.2023
  • The Branson City Diner is a themed 50s wrapped food truck featuring scratch food fast
  • We have served at many large events as well as many AKC Dog Shows for several years
  • The food truck was built after Creative Coffee was closed due to Covid after serving the AKC dog show market for ten years
  • Creative Coffee was founded in 2004 after the sale of Creative Catering.

Founder and Operator

Downtown Diner
02.2008 - 01.2011
  • The Downtown Diner was a training restaurant which employed clients from the Church Army Ministry in order to further prepare them for reintroduction to the community, as well as giving them the skills to secure employment.

Food & Beverage Director

Shepherd of the Hills Dinner Theatre
01.1998 - 02.2004
  • Responsible for all aspects of the restaurants operations which included serving between 600 and 900 plated meals per night for the dinner show.

Food & Beverage Director

Silver Dollar City
04.1994 - 05.1998
  • Designed and operated three eateries within the Grand Village, a Silver Dollar City property.

Kitchen Manager

Big Cedar Lodge
05.1990 - 04.1995
  • Opened and operated Devils Pool restaurant as well as all banquet

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organization & communication
  • Staff development
  • Menu development & cost control
  • Strong kitchen and front of house skills
  • New property development
  • Large event management
  • Passion for excellence
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Budgeting/purchasing
  • Scheduling

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
04.2024 - Current

Owner/Operator

Branson City Diner/Creative Coffee & Catering
01.2011 - 03.2023

Founder and Operator

Downtown Diner
02.2008 - 01.2011

Food & Beverage Director

Shepherd of the Hills Dinner Theatre
01.1998 - 02.2004

Food & Beverage Director

Silver Dollar City
04.1994 - 05.1998

Kitchen Manager

Big Cedar Lodge
05.1990 - 04.1995

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