Kary Hargrove
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level leadership position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server-shift Leader
The Post Lamar Park
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2017 - Current
- Managed staff of 6 servers, delegating tasks and ensuring timely completion.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for the restaurant's dining room operations.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking payments from customers and making change accurately.
- Controlled costs by minimizing waste and maximizing table turns.
- Processed guest checks using POS system accurately.
- Managed opening and closing duties to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Catering Manager
K-events (personal business)
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Developed menus, planned and ordered food supplies, and monitored budget for catering events.
- Created innovative recipes to enhance presentation of menu items at catered events.
- Coordinated delivery of food supplies to event venues on time according to schedule.
- Provided guidance to staff regarding kitchen operations, equipment use, and safety protocols during catering events.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients used in catering services to ensure availability when needed.
- Managed scheduling of staff members for various tasks including cooking, baking, plating, serving, cleaning up after events.
- Adjusted recipes as necessary based on customer feedback from previous catering engagements.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
Event Server
Iron Cactus
Austin, TX
05.2011 - 09.2015
- Assisted in setting up banquet tables and chairs for events.
- Provided food, beverage and table service to guests during events.
- Greeted guests upon arrival, provided information on menu selections, and answered questions regarding availability of items.
- Ensured compliance with local liquor laws concerning age restrictions on alcoholic beverages served at events.
- Transported prepared food items from the kitchen to the designated area for serving purposes.
Manager
Utopia World Cuisine
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2004 - 05.2007
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Organized special events such as conferences or training sessions for employees.
- Developed and implemented event plans, including budgets, venues, catering, décor, entertainment and special guests.
- Evaluated event performance metrics against established goals and objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing for services.
- Planned travel arrangements for speakers or VIPs attending the event.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX08-2024
Skills
- Staff Motivation
- Assignment Delegation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service Management
- Human Resource Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Guest Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Supervision
- Relationship Management
Certification
- Certified Management-Leadership
- Human Relation
- Small Business Manangement
Affiliations
- cooking for friends
- catering for clients
- yoga and working out
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Server-shift Leader
The Post Lamar Park
05.2017 - Current
Catering Manager
K-events (personal business)
01.2015 - 04.2017
Event Server
Iron Cactus
05.2011 - 09.2015
Manager
Utopia World Cuisine
03.2004 - 05.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Del Mar College
- Certified Management-Leadership
- Human Relation
- Small Business Manangement
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