Marta Pires
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
- Resourceful Private Chef talented at preparing creative daily menus and meals. Imaginative and original to explore new cooking avenues. Superior knowledge of baking techniques.
- Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.
- Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules. Adept in caring for multiple children while preparing meals and managing personal activities for each child.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Server and Hostess
Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
04.2004 - Current
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Private Nanny
Nilma Patrocinio Seto
08.2010 - Current
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Private Chef
Marcel Dos Santos
06.2012 - Current
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Shopped for ingredients.
Private Chef
Monica Gaia
04.2007 - 05.2012
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
- Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Shopped for ingredients.
Education
Specialist in Arts - Interior Design
Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz
São Paulo, BrazilSkills
- Dining Customer Service
- Guest Satisfaction
- Catering and Events
- Multi-Tasking
- Active Learning
- Prepare Nutritious Foods
- Activity Planning
- Dietary Needs
- Excellent with Young Children
- Childcare Management
- Arts and Crafts
- Parental and Guardian Assistance
- Infant Care
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Chef
Marcel Dos Santos
06.2012 - Current
Private Nanny
Nilma Patrocinio Seto
08.2010 - Current
Private Chef
Monica Gaia
04.2007 - 05.2012
Server and Hostess
Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
04.2004 - Current
Specialist in Arts - Interior Design
Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz
Similar Profiles
Ana GarciaAna Garcia
Cashier at Bossa Nova Brazilian CuisineCashier at Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
Sebrina WilliamsSebrina Williams
Robotics Engineer and Monitor at Bossa Nova RoboticsRobotics Engineer and Monitor at Bossa Nova Robotics
TYLAR JOHNSONTYLAR JOHNSON
Sever at BOSSA NOVASever at BOSSA NOVA