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Maria Rambeau

Kenner,LA

Summary

Passionate and results-driven professional with a proven track record in management and team leadership. Skilled in leading teams to success, driving productivity, and achieving goals. Strong communicator with a focus on building relationships and delivering exceptional customer service. Excited to bring my expertise to a new opportunity and make a positive impact.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front of House Manager

Compass Group/ Ochsner Health Care
09.2016 - 08.2022
  • Developed methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets and promote business
  • Inventoried stock and reordered when inventory dropped to specified level
  • Established and implemented policies, goals, objectives and procedures for department
  • Planned and prepared work schedules and kept records of employees' work schedules and time cards
  • Hired, train and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing establishments, promoted and firing workers when appropriate
  • Planned and coordinated advertising campaigns and sales promotions and prepared merchandise displays and advertising copy
  • Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service
  • Analyzed trends and results to determine annual unit and gross profit plans.

Catering Manager

Compass Group/ Ochsner Healthcare
01.2011 - 08.2022
  • Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
  • Kept accurate records in compliance with sanitation and food service requirements
  • Established standards for personnel performance and customer service
  • Monitored food preparation and presentation to enforce adherence to portion sizes and quality standards
  • Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality and service
  • Reviewed procedures and operational challenges to uncover service and safety improvements
  • Scheduled use of facilities and catering services for events such as banquets and receptions and negotiated details of arrangements with clients.

Catering Supervisor

Ochsner Healthcare
02.2010 - 02.2011
  • Assigned duties, responsibilities and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements
  • Supervised and participated in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities
  • Inspected supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards
  • Conducted meetings and collaborated with other personnel for menu planning, serving arrangements and related details.

Pantry Cook

Ochsner Healthcare
09.2008 - 01.2010
  • Prepared special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches and salads
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork with colleagues.
  • Utilized sanitary methods to handle, prepare and serve food.
  • Supported kitchen staff during high-volume service periods, contributing to team success and customer satisfaction.

Leasing Specialist

1st lake Properties
12.2005 - 08.2008
  • Coordinated move-ins and move-outs, ensuring seamless transitions for both new and departing residents.
  • Prepared and administered contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance and security services
  • Solicited and analyzed bids from contractors for repairs, renovations and maintenance
  • Directed collection of monthly rental fees and monitored past due accounts
  • Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling projects for properties
  • Inspected grounds, facilities and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs and maintenance.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts.

Server

Barataria Restaurant
04.1995 - 08.2008
  • Created and maintained optimal communication chain, reducing guest dissatisfaction
  • Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments
  • Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction
  • Optimized front-of-house operations by managing capacity, avoiding long wait times for guests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bonnabel High School
Metairie, LA
05.1989

Skills

  • Front of House Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Total Quality Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Relationship Management

Certification

ServSafe, 12/01/19, 12/01/26

Timeline

Front of House Manager

Compass Group/ Ochsner Health Care
09.2016 - 08.2022

Catering Manager

Compass Group/ Ochsner Healthcare
01.2011 - 08.2022

Catering Supervisor

Ochsner Healthcare
02.2010 - 02.2011

Pantry Cook

Ochsner Healthcare
09.2008 - 01.2010

Leasing Specialist

1st lake Properties
12.2005 - 08.2008

Server

Barataria Restaurant
04.1995 - 08.2008

High School Diploma -

Bonnabel High School
ServSafe, 12/01/19, 12/01/26
Maria Rambeau