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Julie DAVIS

Julie DAVIS

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Worked as Owner Operator of Laureens Specializes Services Catering business. Managed 6 employees and more as needed. Cooked all food ,set-ups, for small and large parties up to 250 guest. Many years of experience (20).

Results-focused professional with many years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development. Maintains accurate paperwork for scheduling, payroll, and employee records.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Manager

Summit Food Service
New Orleans, LA
02.2025 - Current
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements related to purchasing decisions for accuracy prior to submission for approval.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
  • Performed cost analysis on existing recipes to determine if changes should be made in order to reduce expenses while maintaining quality standards.
  • Planned special meals for VIP guests or those with dietary restrictions such as allergies or religious beliefs.

Owner Operator

Laureen's Specialized Services
New Orleans, LA
05.2015 - Current
  • Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member.
  • Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.

Front End Supervisor

Walmart Supercenter
New Orleans, LA
05.2008 - 08.2013
  • Strategically scheduled team members to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
  • Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.
  • Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner.
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
  • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.

General Manager

Wendy's International
New Orleans, LA
04.1993 - 03.2006
  • Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member.
  • Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
  • Directed work of as many as 50 employees focused on Customer service, Building sales, Development of Subordinated. Communication,  Delegating and Follow up. P & L statement,  weekly audits of sales. Daily operation of store to optimize productivity. 

Education

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Delegado college
New Orleans, LA
2015

Skills

Organized all catering functions daily Scheduled meals , decorations, and employees schedules Monitored all functions from beginning to end Set-up all menus maintained optimal food cost Cleanliness at the highest level

  • Cost management
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Sales strategy development
  • Negotiation
  • oversight
  • Relationship management
  • Staff training and development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Client relationship management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Financial planning
  • Operations management
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Financial analysis
  • Staffing
  • Strategic planning
  • Personnel management
  • Operations oversight
  • Budget development
  • Hiring
  • Business planning
  • Performance analysis
  • Business operations management
  • Operational reporting
  • Payroll processing
  • Market analysis

Timeline

Chef Manager

Summit Food Service
02.2025 - Current

Owner Operator

Laureen's Specialized Services
05.2015 - Current

Front End Supervisor

Walmart Supercenter
05.2008 - 08.2013

General Manager

Wendy's International
04.1993 - 03.2006

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Delegado college

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