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Joseph Bruner

Pleasanton,CA

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Caterer/owner

Taste of Curry
Santa Rosa, CA
05.2022 - 04.2025
  • Managed inventory of catering equipment including chafing dishes, serving utensils, linens.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area before, during and after catered events.
  • Kept track of all costs associated with each event in order to stay within budget parameters.
  • Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
  • Organized and coordinated catering events with clients to ensure their needs were met.
  • Analyzed customer feedback post-event in order to improve services offered by the catering company.
  • Developed menus and recipes according to client requests.
  • Coordinated food service stations and venue accommodations, including setup, and tear-down of furniture and equipment per customer guidelines.

Director of a Care Home

Rebecca Eustice
Pleasanton, CA
01.2015 - 05.2022
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Sous Chef

Handles
Pleasanton, CA
06.2013 - 01.2015
  • Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
  • Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.

Chef

Fishing Boats Unlimited
Dutch Harbor, AK
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
  • Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
  • Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
  • Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
  • Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.

Restaurant Owner

Self Employed
Manilla, Philippines
02.2009 - 10.2013
  • Interviewed potential hires for front-of-house positions such as servers and bartenders .
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing restaurants in the area.
  • Created promotions and special events to attract customers and boost sales.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for food, equipment and supplies.
  • Trained and supervised kitchen staff in proper food preparation techniques.
  • Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints or issues related to the restaurant's services or products.
  • Monitored customer feedback to ensure satisfaction with menu items and services provided.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the restaurant including staff scheduling, budgeting and inventory management.
  • Managed food preparation, guest interaction, quality control and customer relations.
  • Created unique recipes and applied various culinary techniques for authentic cuisine.

Education

Culinary Arts -

California Culinary Academy
CA
06-2002

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA
09-1996

Amador High School
Pleasanton, CA
06-1996

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Menu development
  • Food preparation
  • Cost control
  • Client communication
  • Quality control
  • Problem solving
  • Organizing and prioritizing
  • Ordering and invoicing
  • Safe food handling
  • CA driver's license
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Creative thinking
  • Verbal and written communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caterer/owner

Taste of Curry
05.2022 - 04.2025

Director of a Care Home

Rebecca Eustice
01.2015 - 05.2022

Sous Chef

Handles
06.2013 - 01.2015

Chef

Fishing Boats Unlimited
03.2013 - 03.2014

Restaurant Owner

Self Employed
02.2009 - 10.2013

Culinary Arts -

California Culinary Academy

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Sacramento State

Amador High School

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