Maureen Penniman
Ball Ground,Georgia
Summary
Versatile Chef-Manager-Instructor with a proven track record at Retail Food Production and Sales, Catering, and Instruction. Outstanding staff and client management skills.
Elevated business through culinary expertise, effective team leadership, resource/ingredient management, and innovative community engagement, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Professional culinary leader with passion for creating excellent seasonal menus and exceptional dining for clients.
Strong focus on teamwork and business adaptability to meet changing demands, both in technology and culinary trends. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results and with keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence.
Exceptional community involvement with schools, county departments, private groups and individuals, and charities through donations, volunteering and culinary instruction.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Self: Retail Foods Storefront and Catering
06.1999 - 07.2022
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews. Serv-Safe trained all employees.
- Managed staffing schedules, minimizing labor costs while maintaining optimal kitchen performance during peak hours.
- Scheduled and received ingredient/food deliveries.
- Introduced creative specials that catered to customer preferences, contributing to an increase in repeat business.
- Mentored junior chefs and provided guidance in culinary techniques from local high schools and colleges and special needs groups, while fostering a team environment within entire staff.
- Expanded business reach through positive word-of-mouth referrals and outstanding service quality, resulting in a growing client base.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Spearheaded catering efforts for special events, showcasing culinary expertise and generating additional revenue streams.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and incorporated innovative concepts into menu offerings, keeping clients engaged over time, including holiday and calendar event menus, dietary friendly foods, delivery services and group ordering.
- Taught culinary techniques and specialty foods for private events and worked with community outreach programs and schools. Provided wellness and nutrition classes to local food banks, clubs, and classrooms.
Management Recruiter and Trainer
Blockbuster Entertainment
01.1989 - 08.1992
Retail Store Manager
The Limited
01.1982 - 03.1987
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA05-2001
Industrial Engineering
Southern Poly-Technical College
Marietta 05-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-1983
Skills
- Culinary expertise
- Retail operations
- Food safety and Serv-Safe Manager
- Client management
- Planning and coordination
- Menu planning and execution
- Strong multi-tasking
- Creative problem solving and decision making
- Teaching and instruction aptitude
Timeline
Chef Manager
Self: Retail Foods Storefront and Catering
06.1999 - 07.2022
Management Recruiter and Trainer
Blockbuster Entertainment
01.1989 - 08.1992
Retail Store Manager
The Limited
01.1982 - 03.1987
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Chattahoochee Technical College
Industrial Engineering
Southern Poly-Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Louisiana State University
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