Harold Hicks
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Dedicated, self-motivated, and detail-oriented catering director eager to leverage 14 years of expertise in food service management and 23 years in the hospitality industry to pursue an opportunity as general manager of Brewbachers. Excellent customer service skills, professional, composed, and reliable team leader with strong interpersonal skills and flexibility in the face of busy operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Director
Bacon & Fig Events
12.2018 - Current
- Managed all aspects of catering operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and event execution
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business
- Oversaw a team of staff members, including hiring, training, and scheduling
- Created and implemented cost-effective strategies to maximize profitability and minimize expenses
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination and execution of catering events.
Sous Chef
Parrains
02.2009 - 06.2018
- Managed Kitchen operations and supervised culinary staff in the absence of the head chef.
- Developed and executed menus, ensuring high-quality and visually appealing dishes.
- Implemented and enforced food safety and sanitation standards to maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create new recipes and improve existing ones.
- Trained and mentored junior culinary staff, fostering their growth and development.
Skills
- Customer Service and Loyalty
- Supervisory Skills
- Schedule Coordination
- Talent Development
- Organization and Prioritization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Inventory Control and Record Keeping
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Equipment Operation and Maintenance
References
David Belanger
COO Community Coffee
w: 225.368.3923
m: 225.413.5293
Ray Stonemark
Owner/Operator Don's Seafood
m: 22.281.4017
Justin Ferguson
Director of Operations/Executive Chef Pangea Group
m: 225.333.2627
Ludivic Gerrets
m: 225.329.7000
Military Experience
United States Marine Corps
August 1995 - February 2000
Rank: E-5 Sargeant
Timeline
Catering Director
Bacon & Fig Events
12.2018 - Current
Sous Chef
Parrains
02.2009 - 06.2018
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