Gari Eide
Port St Lucie,FL
Summary
Adaptable Catering Manager with 8 years of experience. Quick problem solver and detailed event planner. Successful at catering for up to 700 people with staff of 20 and remaining calm in high-demand situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Manager
Creative Catering
10.2018 - Current
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Promoted catering packages with most profitable outcomes without sacrificing client desires.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
Server/Bartender
Lakeview Bar And Grill
10.2018 - Current
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
School Cook
Martin County School District
05.2013 - Current
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained and supervised new kitchen staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Followed proper procedures for use of government-provided commodities.
Education
No Degree - Court Reporting
Virginia Academy of Court Reporting
Alexandria, VA05-1993
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
Calvert County, MD05-1990
Skills
- Attendance oversight
- Catering consultation
- Event planning proficiency
- Inventory management
- Food and beverage sales
- Garnish preparation
- Demonstration skills
- Communication proficiency
- Mixology expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Classic cocktails
- Recipe creation
Certification
- Certified Servsafe
Timeline
Catering Manager
Creative Catering
10.2018 - Current
Server/Bartender
Lakeview Bar And Grill
10.2018 - Current
School Cook
Martin County School District
05.2013 - Current
No Degree - Court Reporting
Virginia Academy of Court Reporting
High School Diploma -
Northern High School