Mel Savoie
Champaign,Illinois
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during a successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pastry Chef
University Of Illinois
05.2024 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Actively participated in weekly staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements and menu updates.
- Ensured consistent quality by strictly adhering to established recipes and presentation guidelines.
Manager/Chef
Suzu's Japanese Bakery
4 2021 - 9 2022
- Adjust to stressful situations accordingly
- Detailed oriented
- Immense ability and initiative to work with minimal supervision and direction
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time
- Assisted with menu development and planning
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Pastry Chef
Naya
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored baking ingredient stocks and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for pastry production
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Executive Chef/Manager
Hendrick House
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain a fully stocked kitchen
- Inventoried food, ingredients, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Manager/Pastry Chef
Pekara Bakery
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining a detailed production schedule
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating the mixer
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep the department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Education
AAS - Hospitality Management
Parkland College
Champaign, ILSkills
- Self Motivation
Instruction and Delegation
Staff Supervision and Coordination
Operations management
Schedule optimization
Verbal and written communication
Coaching and mentoring
- Customer Service
- Team building
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Assistant Pastry Chef
University Of Illinois
05.2024 - Current
Pastry Chef
Naya
01.2019 - 01.2020
Executive Chef/Manager
Hendrick House
01.2017 - 01.2018
Manager/Pastry Chef
Pekara Bakery
01.2016 - 01.2019
Manager/Chef
Suzu's Japanese Bakery
4 2021 - 9 2022
AAS - Hospitality Management
Parkland College