Industrious Hospitality Management professional with a strong background in culinary skills, kitchen productivity, and customer service. Built a reputation for creating recipes and delivering high-quality food consistently.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Garde Manger Chef
Hunters Run Country Club
07.2023 - 12.2023
Monitored quality of raw and cooked food products to uphold health code standards.
Responded to and managed guest concerns and complaints, establishing direct connections with customers and resolving conflicts when necessary.
Communicated importance of safety practices, detailing procedure codes, employee understanding of safety protocol, monitoring processes and risk management regulations.
Participated in budgeting process for cold and preserved foods, seeking new sources and assessing quality as necessary.
Determined food organization and presentation, establishing decorative food displays and directing staff in proper orientation.
Ensured optimal freshness of ingredients through proper storage and rotation procedures, maintaining the highest quality standards.
Head Chef /Executive Kitchen Manager
The Esformes Hebrew Academy And Community Cent
03.2022 - 06.2023
Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Breakfast Chef
Club Wyndham Ocean Walk
07.2021 - Current
Cook and manage breakfast service and assist with lunch service
Set up and clean the kitchen after breakfast preparation and service
Ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic
Ensure all stocks are kept under optimum conditions.
Catering Sous Chef
Sage's Kitchen
02.2021 - Current
Monitor sanitation practices for standard and regulation compliance
Onboard new employees through mentoring and apprenticeship
Style plate presentation for visual appeal
Show staff new cooking techniques and equipment operation.
Banquet And Fine Dining Server
Crystal Ballroom at Sunset Harbor - Wedding Venue
01.2021 - 05.2022
Set up for events by putting out tablecloths and place settings, arranging table placement, and setting up a buffet
Carried plates of food on trays and served guests, keeping glasses filled, removing each round of plate, and replenishing utensils
Reset the banquet room for the following day's events.
Banquet Food Server
Daytona, Autograph Collection - Marriott
03.2019 - 08.2021
Attend roll call meetings before events to learn functions, including guest and hotel expectations
Served the food and beverage in the order and to the supervisor's expectation to ensure consistency throughout the banquet
Replenished beverages as necessary and checked with guests for overall satisfaction
Promptly remove dishes as guests completed each course and meal at the end of the meal or function
Responded to guests' special requests and resolved guest complaints
Abided by all state, federal and local requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Hospitality Management - Concentration in Event and Entertainment Management
Bethune-Cookman University
12.2022
Skills
Communication
Inventory management
Customer service
Problem-solving
Detail-oriented
Group reservations management
Timeline
Garde Manger Chef
Hunters Run Country Club
07.2023 - 12.2023
Head Chef /Executive Kitchen Manager
The Esformes Hebrew Academy And Community Cent
03.2022 - 06.2023
Breakfast Chef
Club Wyndham Ocean Walk
07.2021 - Current
Catering Sous Chef
Sage's Kitchen
02.2021 - Current
Banquet And Fine Dining Server
Crystal Ballroom at Sunset Harbor - Wedding Venue
01.2021 - 05.2022
Banquet Food Server
Daytona, Autograph Collection - Marriott
03.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Hospitality Management - Concentration in Event and Entertainment Management
Bethune-Cookman University
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