Holiday Barrett
Savannah,GA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Food-loving professional with vast understanding of cooking different cuisines and talented in plating. Known for thriving in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Chef
Rocky's NY Deli and Italian Catering
Savannah, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients used in catering services to ensure availability when needed.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Created innovative recipes to enhance presentation of menu items for daily operations as well as catered events.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Providing high quality results in a fast paced environment.
Lead Teacher
Eastern Montessori Coastal Cooperative
Savannah , GA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared environment where furnishings and materials corresponded to class needs and paid careful attention to maintaining clean, orderly and attractive Montessori learning area.
- Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect.
- Coordinated frequent communication with parents regarding student progress.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized learning plans for each student.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Server/Bartender/Food Preparation Worker
Salt Island Fish and Beer
Savannah , GA
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Having a thorough understanding of all menu items and being able to guide guests through the menu based on their personal preferences.
- Having knowledge of extensive list of rotating craft beers and liquors available and how to pair with seasonal menus.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Prep Cook
La Scala Ristorante
Savannah , GA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Prepping high quality mise en place ingredients to maintain consistency throughout execution of dishes.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the kitchen staff regarding meal preparation procedures and daily needs.
- Responsible for creating large quantities of sauces, doughs, breads, and fresh mozzarella while maintaining consistency.
Garde Manger Cook
The Farm
Bluffton , SC
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Being adaptable to frequently changing menus while constantly learning new recipes and the techniques needed to execute effectively.
- Being able to gauge the amount of preparation needed daily to work through service effortlessly without over preparing and wasting ingredients.
- Keeping an immaculate working station while working in an open kitchen with chefs counter.
- Having knowledge of seasonal local ingredients and the execution needed to showcase their individual flavor profiles.
Server/Cocktail Server
The Alida Hotel
Savannah , GA
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Opening team of a Makeready collection restaurant and bar program.
- Being familiar with Savannah History being able to give tourists a better experience.
- Having an understanding of preparation of food items and flavor profiles being able to pair with extensive wine and craft cocktail selection.
- Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Assistant Manager/Bartender/Server/Line Cook
Kayak Kafe
Savannah , GA
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Taking care of daily accounting and distribution of staff wages. Managing staff and conducting pre-shift meetings
- Maintaining a full bar, service drinks, and all take out orders while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Catering to extreme customer needs with well rounded knowledge about vegan diets, gluten free diets, and allergens.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
Server
FItzroy/ The Deck
Savannah , GA
02.2018 - 09.2018
- As an opening team member for Fitzroy was responsible for giving a high end level of hospitality with extensive knowledge of new menus
- Being well versed with craft cocktails, wine and beer and being able to pair with menu accordingly
- Performed at an extremely high volume while maintaining a high standard of hospitality
- Rotating between companies restaurants to help with high demand while having knowledge of each restaurants procedures and menus.
Vacation Rental Property Manager
Cora Bett Thomas Vacation Rentals
Savannah, GA
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Coordinated with contractors for repair and maintenance services as needed.
- Developed strategies to increase bookings and optimize revenue potential for each property.
- Provided exceptional customer service to guests throughout their stay.
- Conducted property inspections to ensure rental units met safety and quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors providing goods and services related to vacation rental operations.
- Advised owners on best practices for increasing the appeal of their properties through renovations or upgrades.
- Monitored daily financial activities related to rentals, such as deposits and credit card charges.
- Organized monthly reports detailing income generated by each property under management.
- Welcomed customers, offered assistance and answered questions by providing rates, terms and conditions of rental.
- Managed the delivery of housekeeping services for rental units between guests' stays.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GASkills
- Special Diets
- Food Presentation
- Recipe Creation
- Sanitation Practices
- Classroom Instruction
- Safety Protocols
- First Aid Training
- Complaint Handling
- Promotional Support
- Customer Service
- Quality Control
- Product Education
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
- CPR Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Catering Chef
Rocky's NY Deli and Italian Catering
11.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Eastern Montessori Coastal Cooperative
05.2023 - 11.2023
Prep Cook
La Scala Ristorante
08.2019 - 02.2020
Server/Bartender/Food Preparation Worker
Salt Island Fish and Beer
03.2019 - 05.2023
Garde Manger Cook
The Farm
03.2019 - 08.2019
Server/Cocktail Server
The Alida Hotel
10.2018 - 05.2019
Server
FItzroy/ The Deck
02.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant Manager/Bartender/Server/Line Cook
Kayak Kafe
03.2016 - 03.2019
Vacation Rental Property Manager
Cora Bett Thomas Vacation Rentals
03.2016 - 05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
Savannah College of Art And Design
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