Kimberly Halson
Oak Park
Summary
Seasoned Catering Manager with proven track record in overseeing successful high-volume banquet operations. Skilled in managing teams, coordinating logistics, and maintaining quality standards for culinary offerings. Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth through strategic planning and execution. Notable strength lies in problem-solving, multitasking, and leadership skills that ensure seamless event execution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Manager
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
Bloomfield Hills
09.2001 - Current
- Coordinated delivery times with clients and ensured that all items ordered arrived on time.
- Maintained operations in full compliance with alcohol service standards and legal requirements to prevent incidents of overserving or underage drinking.
- Inspected equipment prior to use at catered events to ensure it was working properly.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching to enhance service quality.
- Coordinated with clients to understand event requirements and preferences, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Monitored budgets for catering services and implemented cost-saving measures when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe environment for staff and clients.
- Organized staff scheduling and trained new employees on food safety practices.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Supervised servers during catered events to ensure high standards of service were met.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring availability of necessary supplies while minimizing waste and reducing costs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Food Science
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI05-1984
Skills
- Event coordination
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Quality assurance
- Sanitation standards
- Food and beverage costing
- Time management
- Customer service
- Health regulations
- Client relations
- Weddings and corporate events
Certification
- Serve Safe Certified
- TIPS Training
Affiliations
- I love to cook and make people happy
Timeline
Catering Manager
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
09.2001 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Food Science
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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