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Molly Meyer

Cannon Beach,OR

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in hospitality, having excelled as a Catering Manager at Martin Hospitality. Proven expertise in food preparation and customer service, consistently enhancing client satisfaction through tailored catering experiences. Skilled in kitchen organization and sanitation, with a commitment to maintaining high standards in food handling and safety.

Work History

Cook 2

Summitt
2022 - 2023
  • Prepared and cooked nutritious meals for adult inmates, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines.
  • Managed food inventory, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
  • Oversaw kitchen operations, maintaining cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
  • Trained adult inmates on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.

Cook

Naselle Youth Camp
2020 - 2022
  • Prepared diverse menu items adhering to food safety regulations.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Trained junior cooks on kitchen procedures and best practices.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes, improving efficiency in service delivery.
  • Oversaw daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Sales Manager

Martin Hospitality
1985 - 2019
  • Developed and executed sales strategies to enhance market presence and customer engagement.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for product offerings.
  • Led team training sessions to improve product knowledge and sales techniques among staff.
  • Established relationships with key clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business opportunities.
  • Mentored junior sales staff, promoting professional development and enhancing team performance skills.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.

Catering Manager

Martin Hospitality
1985 - 2019
  • Managed event logistics, ensuring timely delivery and setup of catering services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to secure high-quality food and supplies.
  • Oversaw staff training, enhancing service standards and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated menu planning, aligning offerings with client preferences and dietary needs.
  • Successfully managed a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
  • Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
  • Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
  • Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
  • Managed high-quality food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent client satisfaction.
  • Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
  • Enhanced event satisfaction by planning and executing memorable catering experiences for clients.
  • Developed comprehensive event proposals that clearly outlined deliverables, timelines, budget requirements based on client input.
  • Designed catering packages to increase sales and customer experience.
  • Proactively addressed any issues or concerns from clients or staff members promptly and professionally resolved them.
  • Participated in industry conferences and networking events to stay current on trends within the catering sector continually.
  • Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
  • Collaborated with clients to create customized menus tailored to their specific preferences and needs.
  • Coordinated logistics for multiple events simultaneously, maintaining seamless operations and timely execution.

Education

High School Diploma -

Seaside High School
Seaside, OR

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Sanitation
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Timeline

Cook 2

Summitt
2022 - 2023

Cook

Naselle Youth Camp
2020 - 2022

Sales Manager

Martin Hospitality
1985 - 2019

Catering Manager

Martin Hospitality
1985 - 2019

High School Diploma -

Seaside High School
Molly Meyer