Eric Patterson
Dalla,TX
Summary
Energetic Food & Beverage Professional with 15 years of experience offering quality food services. Team leader focused on coaching staff and solving problems involving kitchen efficiency, inventory and customer satisfaction. Saved 27% through exceptional budget management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Manager
Amore Italian Bistro
Dallas
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Successfully managed a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
- Managed high-quality food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent client satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive event proposals that clearly outlined deliverables, timelines, budget requirements based on client input.
Events & Catering Manager
Zest Catering Kitchen
Dallas
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Successfully managed a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Designed catering packages to increase sales and customer experience.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to showcase the company''s catering services to potential clients effectively.
- Participated in industry conferences and networking events to stay current on trends within the catering sector continually.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
Assistant Head of Operations
3015 Trinity Groves
Dallas
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Established clear performance expectations for team members, providing constructive feedback and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Served as an intermediary between the Head of Department and staff members, addressing concerns and facilitating open communication channels.
- Liaised with external stakeholders such as suppliers or partners where necessary to maintain productive relationships.
- Fostered a positive working environment that encouraged teamwork, resulting in higher employee satisfaction levels.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased productivity and reduced workload for the Head of Department.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to ensure deadlines were consistently met without compromising on quality of work.
- Oversaw project management efforts within the department ensuring successful completion within established timelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
El Centro College
Dallas, TX06.2017
Skills
- Event planning proficiency
- Staff Leadership
- Food Safety
- File Management
- Budgeting understanding
- Revenue Growth
- Lead prospecting
- Sanitation Standards
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Scheduling
- ServSafe Manager
- Event Coordination
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) - National Restaurant Association.
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification – International HACCP Alliance or similar accrediting organizations.
Timeline
Catering Manager
Amore Italian Bistro
01.2023 - 03.2024
Events & Catering Manager
Zest Catering Kitchen
03.2018 - 12.2022
Assistant Head of Operations
3015 Trinity Groves
03.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
El Centro College