Kristi Hood
Queens,NY
Summary
Experienced, dedicated Chef, well-versed in kitchen operations, catering, food production, menu and recipe development, pursuing a position as a Sous Chef. Seeking a team to share a passion for the culinary arts in the NYC area.
Work History
CHEF/ BUSINESS OWNER SPRINGS GENERAL STORE
Self-employed
EAST HAMPTON, NY
01.2003 - 01.2022
- Participated with property owners and branding professionals to renovate and transform local business.
- Consistently updated, maintained highest quality menu items and customer service. Ratings of 4 1/2 to 5 stars across multiple social media platforms (Yelp, Trip advisor, etc.)
- Maintained excellent staff relations and healthy, supportive work environment, resulting in core team of staff with tenures of 10+ years and a base of return staff for increased demands of Summer season.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform, self-monitor and innovate business systems to increase speed, quality and efficiency of daily service.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks and Excel.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through product development, alternate revenue streams and organizational leadership.
- Able to bring flexibility and responsiveness into day-to-day business during pandemic to allow business to thrive and provide safe environment for employees, customers.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations. Cooperated with local regulatory bodies to meet insurance, health and town safety codes.
PRIVATE CHEF
Molly Rose Catering
EAST HAMPTON, NY, ST. JOHN, USVI
01.1995 - 01.2002
- In EH, Worked with clients to create memorable parties for 4 to 200
- Clients base ranged from large events for small events and dinners for community clients
- In St. John, Provisioning and private chef services for vacationers.
CATERING CHEF
BANISTER'S CATERING
GREENPOINT, NY
AVOCATIONAL COOKING INSTRUCTOR
PETER KUMP'S NEW YORK RESTAURANT SCHOOL (NOW ICE)
MANHATTAN, NY
SPECIAL EVENT CATERING CHEF
INDUSTRIA STUDIOS
MANHATTAN, NY
PASTRY CHEF/ ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER
THE QUILTED GIRAFFE
MANHATTAN, NY
LINE COOK/ GARDE MANGER
STARS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
PASTRY CHEF
LA PAVILLION
WASHINGTON, DC
CHEF
ROCKLAND'S RESTAURANT
MONTEREY, CA
Education
PROFESSIONAL PASTRY CERTIFICATION -
1994
- Awarded Education Services Community Service Award 2020
- C-CAP Appreciation Award 1994
- Awarded Community Service Award 2022
Skills
- Collaborative Relationships and problem-Solving with Management, Staff and Vendors
- Recipe Development, Quality Control and Oversight
- Servsafe Certified
- Profit Target Achievement integrating portion, product and menu choice
- Food Production Timing
Accomplishments
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement to increase productivity and enhance workflow processes.
- Regularly designed menus, including meal selections and pricing as well as choice of products and grocery items to compliment business bottom-line, reflect dietary needs of customers and reflect seasonal changes.
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties, well-known celebrities.
- Work with Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking and product cost spreadsheets. Quickbooks for bookkeeping and manage payroll costs.
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH, FOH staff of up to 16.
Timeline
CHEF/ BUSINESS OWNER SPRINGS GENERAL STORE - Self-employed
01.2003 - 01.2022
PRIVATE CHEF - Molly Rose Catering
01.1995 - 01.2002
CATERING CHEF - BANISTER'S CATERING
AVOCATIONAL COOKING INSTRUCTOR - PETER KUMP'S NEW YORK RESTAURANT SCHOOL (NOW ICE)
SPECIAL EVENT CATERING CHEF - INDUSTRIA STUDIOS
PASTRY CHEF/ ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER - THE QUILTED GIRAFFE
LINE COOK/ GARDE MANGER - STARS
PASTRY CHEF - LA PAVILLION
CHEF - ROCKLAND'S RESTAURANT
PETER KUMPS NEW YORK RESTAURANT SCHOOL - PROFESSIONAL PASTRY CERTIFICATION,
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience