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Melanie Gavin
Open To Work

Melanie Gavin

Manager
Ramsey,NJ

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Chef & General ManagerOwner/ChefSous ChefManager

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Ramsey, NJ, USRamsey, NJ
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchPaid sick leave

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Ridgewood, NJ
03.2025 - Current
  • Led operational initiatives to improve team efficiency and enhance service delivery.
  • Developed training programs to elevate staff performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing discrepancies and improving accuracy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement strategic plans that align with organizational goals.

Coaching & supporting the staff on a daily basis for company standards.

Building up staff to keep a positive work environment

Chef & General Manager

ValleyRock Inn Mountain Club
Sloatsburg, NY
01.2021 - 11.2025
  • Promoted to Market Manager & Chef within first year
  • Responsible For managing the growth of the Organic Market.Oversee7 direst reports includingMarket Chef, prep cook,and 5 customer service employees.Responsible for separate prepkitchen production as well as manage day to day market activity and
  • Premise Food
  • Truck.Responsible for all purchasing,inventory control,hiring,training and scheduling of employees and allon and
  • Premise corporate events.

Owner/Chef

Savory on the Side Catering
Allendale, NJ
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for total operations
  • Planning,prepping,marketing,customer service, and cordinatinating all on and
  • Premise events
  • Hosted cooking classes,bookkeeping,inventory,purchasing.

Sous Chef

Scratch
Ridgewood, NJ
07.2016 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for lunch & dinner service & for all preparations
  • Worked as a line cook during both services
  • Tasked with managing prep and execution of all catering and special events both on and
  • Premises.

Education

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Baptist Highschool
June 1996

Skills

  • Culinary
  • Managing
  • Training
  • Building Relationships
  • Purchasing
  • Multitasker

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Tatte Bakery & Cafe
03.2025 - Current

Chef & General Manager

ValleyRock Inn Mountain Club
01.2021 - 11.2025

Owner/Chef

Savory on the Side Catering
01.2020 - 01.2021

Sous Chef

Scratch
07.2016 - 11.2018

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Baptist Highschool
Melanie GavinManager