Rachel Hunt
CO
Summary
Reliable Area Manager successful at operating in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. Empowering leader with superior communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over 15 years of management performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Greek House Chefs
06.2020 - Current
- Oversee 24 accounts over four states
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Worked closely with sales team to assist in 30% growth in one year
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Wrote all protocols for operations for operations team
Part Owner
Lickskillet Catering
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Opened a brick and mortar restaurant, two food trucks and grew catering to a million dollar operation in one year
- Collaborated with clients to confirm event details such as setup logistics, decorations and food and beverage selections to fulfill client requests.
Sous Chef
Rare Italian
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
Executive Chef
Fiori
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Started a wholesale pasta business to generate increased profits
FOH Manager
Red Devon
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed FOH of a farm-to-table market & fine dining restaurant in the Hudson Valley
- Trained a very limited staff to perform high-end service for a variety of clients including the Musée des Arts décoratifs, celebrities, designers, and CEO’s
- Booked weddings, large parties, scheduling, pos systems, ordering.
Education
Culinary Institute of America
2008
Skills
- Business Leadership
- P&L Administration
- Strategize Business Plans
- Operations Oversight
- Staff Training
- Business Development
- Develop Policies
- Sales Expertise
Timeline
Area Manager
Greek House Chefs
06.2020 - Current
Part Owner
Lickskillet Catering
01.2016 - 01.2020
Sous Chef
Rare Italian
01.2014 - 01.2016
Executive Chef
Fiori
01.2011 - 01.2013
FOH Manager
Red Devon
01.2008 - 01.2011
Culinary Institute of America
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