Lisa Coffman
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Dynamic Chef and Proprietor at Unique Flavors Café & Catering, Inc., adept at menu planning and team leadership. Successfully expanded catering services, boosting revenue streams while ensuring top-notch food quality and customer satisfaction. Proven expertise in vendor negotiation and inventory management, fostering a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Proprietor
Unique Flavors Café & Catering, Inc.
04.1999 - 06.2025
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
- Streamlined back-of-house processes for improved kitchen efficiency, resulting in faster order preparation times without compromising quality standards.
- Cultivated a positive dining atmosphere by maintaining a clean and inviting establishment.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Expanded catering services for private events resulting in increased revenue streams from off-site offerings.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Studied
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY04-1993
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Culinary techniques
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Vendor negotiation
- Staff training
- Event catering
- Quality assurance
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
Timeline
Chef/Proprietor
Unique Flavors Café & Catering, Inc.
04.1999 - 06.2025
Associate of Arts - Culinary Studied
Culinary Institute of America
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