Keisha Hackney
Dallas,TX
Summary
Seasoned Catering Manager with 17 years of experience with a passion for creating quality food experiences. Skilled at managing employees and organizing large-scale events, including weddings and banquets. Well-known for delivering excellent dishes and customer service, resulting in business growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS OWNER/CHEF DE CUISINE
SanMor' Catering
Dallas, TX
09.2010 - Current
- Creating menus that meet the needs and dietary restrictions of our clients
- Source ingredients and purchase groceries and equipment
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as special meals for events to include high-quality dishes
- Planning, budgeting, invoices
Catering Manager
First Baptist Church
Dallas, TX
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Catering for a wide variety of events such as: corporate luncheons, dinners and banquets for a minimum of 400 people
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Kitchen Manager
Triple D Bar & Grill
Dallas, TX
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Cook II
Legends Hospitality LLC
Arlington, TX
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
- Prepare cold food items including, but not limited to, salads, fruits, dressings, fish items and appetizers, according to designated recipes and quality standards
- Ensure knowledge of menu and food products
- Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2010
High School Diploma - Communications
Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School
06.1989
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Kitchen Staff Leadership
- Event Planning Proficiency
- Waste Reduction
- Catering Consultation
- Menu Development
- Station Preparation
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Driven and Determined
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Bookkeeping
Accomplishments
- 2024 Sous Chef at The #124th US Golf Open, Club 1895 Pinehurst, NC
- 2020-2021 Personal Chef to Jalen Brunson ( currently NBA player)
- 2015-2019 Personal Chef to Reginald Johnson (Pro Personnel Scout New York Knicks)
Timeline
Catering Manager
First Baptist Church
10.2022 - 10.2023
Kitchen Manager
Triple D Bar & Grill
10.2021 - 12.2022
Cook II
Legends Hospitality LLC
06.2014 - 02.2018
BUSINESS OWNER/CHEF DE CUISINE
SanMor' Catering
09.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
El Centro College
High School Diploma - Communications
Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School