Jordan Payer
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Well-rounded Small Business Owner, account management, budgeting and customer relations expertise paired with outstanding leadership and communication abilities. Spirited and hardworking professional with 14 years of experience growing and stabilizing business. Tech-savvy collaborator with solid foundation of business acumen. Proven record of success managing daily operations of business. Versed in monitoring day-to-day operations, reviewing sales reports and hiring and training top talent. Charismatic leader focused on generating repeat business.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Middle Matters Meals
Little Rock, AR
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
Team Captain
Epicurean Catering
Centennial, CO
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Supervised the set-up of buffets, ensuring quality presentation of all dishes.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Served food to over 5000K guests every Sunday. (Broncos Football Season)
- Managed scheduling for all banquet personnel including assigning shifts and tracking hours worked.
- Developed highly effective wait staff and kitchen personnel through continuous mentoring and consistent training sessions.
Executive Sous Chef
Lucky Pie Pizza & Tap House
Denver, CO
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
International Culinary Arts School of Denver
Denver, CO12-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Entrepreneurial Studies
Shorter College
North Little Rock, ARSkills
- Planning and Execution
- Budget Management
- Staffing
- Accounting Oversight
- Business Growth and Retention
- Employee Development
- Business Development
- Staff Hiring
- Business Marketing
- Vendor Relations
Affiliations
- Urban gardening
- Outdoorsman
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Middle Matters Meals
05.2019 - 01.2024
Team Captain
Epicurean Catering
03.2018 - 04.2019
Executive Sous Chef
Lucky Pie Pizza & Tap House
02.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
International Culinary Arts School of Denver
Associate of Applied Science - Entrepreneurial Studies
Shorter College
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