Dynamic professional offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.
Leader in menu creation, implementation, and inventory management. Curated triple digit recurring client network via CRM through excellent customer service and outstanding deliverables. Organized and streamlined inventory acquisition to improve food cost >5%.
Implemented process overhaul to mold organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and define tangible avenues for departmental growth. Evaluated suppliers to reduce cost in inventory acquisition and streamline operations. Established and maintained relationships with key personnel for successful internal development.
Expanded business through unique channels of effective network development via private dining events. Leader in coordinating events for meaningful prospective clients. Maintained working knowledge of company offering to engage targeted clients. Responsible for inventory acquisition, regulation, and preparation all within mandated budget allowances.
Leader and administrator in the daily function of the kitchen. Managed the writing, preparation, and delivery of daily entree specials; writing, presentation, and implementation of new menu items; organization of inventory and supply acquisition; monitoring, tracking, and rotation of current inventory, facilitation of BOH scheduling, new employee hires, and team training.