Haley Rose Feldman
Elmsford,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated pastry chef with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maitre D'
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Elmsford, NY
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Spoke clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and responded well to questions.
- Greeted guests, escorted to dining tables and provided menu and information about restaurant to encourage seamless flow of service.
- Served as leader of FOH team by assigning duties, work stations and responsibilities.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
Barista
cafe deux
New York, NY
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Able to make different types of espresso drinks
Maitre D'
Great Jones Distilling co
New York, NY
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Pastry Chef
Sweet Temptations Espresso&Dessert bar
White Plains, NY
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
- Monitored food quality and safety standards in the kitchen.
- Managed time efficiently to produce high-quality goods within tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with other chefs in developing new recipes for pastries and desserts.
- Stocked shelves with freshly-baked goods throughout the day as needed.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions.
Maitre D'
Reillys Plates And Pours
New York, NY
03.2021 - 12.2023
- on call for holidays/busy shifts
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Able to control high volume establishment independently
Pastry Chef
Cafe Deux
Harrison, NY
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
- Ensured proper storage of products to prevent spoilage or contamination.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior bakery staff members.
- Ordered necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels of baking ingredients.
- Coached new staff on policies, procedures and performance strategies.
Line Cook
The Blind Pig Of Westchester
White Plains, NY
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Assisted in menu planning for all pastry items.
Pastry Trainee
Butler Bake Shop & Espresso Bar
New York, NY
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Weighed and measured ingredients accurately.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, utensils, equipment and machines as necessary.
- Assisted in the preparation of desserts such as pies, tarts, muffins, cupcakes .
- Performed basic pastry duties such as rolling out doughs or cutting shapes from doughs using cutters.
- Operated machinery such as mixers, blenders or slicers when required.
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Restaurant Experience
- Pastries Expertise
- Menu Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Inventory Rotation
- Dessert Preparation
- Quality Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- To-go order preparation
- Reservation coordination
- Guest seating arrangements
- Beverage preparation
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Sweet Temptations Espresso&Dessert bar
09.2023 - 02.2024
Maitre D'
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
08.2023 - 10.2024
Barista
cafe deux
08.2023 - 10.2024
Pastry Chef
Cafe Deux
08.2023 - 10.2023
Maitre D'
Great Jones Distilling co
04.2023 - 08.2024
Pastry Trainee
Butler Bake Shop & Espresso Bar
04.2022 - 06.2022
Line Cook
The Blind Pig Of Westchester
04.2021 - 01.2023
Maitre D'
Reillys Plates And Pours
03.2021 - 12.2023
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