Jamintong Alvarez
Weehawken,NJ
Summary
Resourceful Catering Captain with comprehensive experience in event planning and catering operations. Skills include managing staff, coordinating logistics, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining high standards of customer service. Have made significant contributions to previous roles by improving operational efficiency and enhancing client relationships through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Captain
John lack associated
New York, New York
03.2011 - Current
- Resolved any customer complaints related to the quality or quantity of food served during catered events.
- Maintained inventory of food, beverages, linens and other supplies needed for catered events.
- Assisted in developing menus based on client preferences while considering seasonal availability of ingredients.
- Supervised the setup of banquet tables, chairs and other equipment for catered events.
- Collaborated with chefs to create unique dishes that would meet the needs of specific clients or occasions.
- Communicated with clients prior to their events to discuss menu selection, dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Oversaw the breakdown of catering stations following completion of each event ensuring all leftover items were properly stored away.
- Inspected work areas regularly to make sure they were clean, organized and properly stocked with necessary supplies.
- Provided guidance and direction to kitchen staff regarding proper meal presentation techniques.
- Monitored costs associated with catering services to ensure budget was met or exceeded on each event.
- Established standards for quality control throughout each event including taste testing of foods prepared by kitchen staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
North Hudson Community College
Union City, NJSkills
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Event coordination
- Customer communication
Timeline
Catering Captain
John lack associated
03.2011 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
North Hudson Community College