Jennifer Bravo
Miami,FL
Summary
Adept at enhancing dining experiences and kitchen efficiency, I leveraged my expertise in food preparation and waste reduction at Reef Kitchens. My leadership significantly improved team productivity and reduced operational costs, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities and a commitment to excellence. Skilled in both culinary techniques and fostering positive work environments, I consistently exceed employer expectations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepared Foods Team Member
Reef Kitchens
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient food preparation and safety.
- Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
- Stocked food items upon manger request and adhered to food safety standards at all times.
- Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules.
- Greeted customers with friendly demeanor to enhance positive guest experience.
- Prepared various dishes according to established recipes, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
Manager of Operations
Reef Kitchen
10.2019 - Current
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, promoting professional growth opportunities through coaching methods.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and better quality products.
- Directed resource allocation efforts, maximizing utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment resources for efficient operations management.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and to high standard.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Catering Manager
The Yeilding Seed
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Successfully managed a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
- Managed high-quality food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent client satisfaction.
- Enhanced event satisfaction by planning and executing memorable catering experiences for clients.
- Achieved increased client retention rates by providing exceptional customer service throughout the event planning process.
- Designed catering packages to increase sales and customer experience.
Education
Master Of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL10.2021
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Hot food preparation
- Stir-frying techniques
- Knife skills
- Waste reduction
- Temperature control
- Stock rotation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager of Operations
Reef Kitchen
10.2019 - Current
Catering Manager
The Yeilding Seed
02.2017 - 11.2018
Prepared Foods Team Member
Reef Kitchens
Master Of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
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