Sheila K. Marrs
Wixom,MI
Summary
Culinary professional prepared for leadership in dynamic kitchen environments, with focus on excellence in food quality and service. Extensive experience in supervising kitchen operations and mentoring staff. Reliable team collaborator with commitment to achieving high standards and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in menu development and inventory management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Kyocera-Unimerco
07.2007 - 11.2025
- Menu planning and development, purchasing, supervise and train kitchen staff, event planning, nutritional counseling. Create amazing meals for employees and guests.
- Directed culinary operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Developed innovative menu items to enhance customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh ingredients, enhancing menu offerings seasonally.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Sales Consultant
Muse Wellness
06.2016 - 01.2024
- Sales, Marketing, Brand Ambassador for products in the natural food industry. Covering a 5 state territory.
- Conducted product demonstrations and educational workshops for clients.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through personalized follow-ups and support initiatives.
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
Sales & Marketing Associate
Sysco Foodservice
04.2005 - 05.2007
- Outside sales responsible for promoting products and building relationships with new and existing customers. Review services and expand on sales opportunities. Attended monthly sales meeting and quarterly sales trainings. Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained submitted orders for processing.
- Food Service Director/Executive Chef-Westborn Markets 2003-2005
- Owner/Operator- Food Angels Catering 2000-2003
- Chef/Manager- WXYZ-TV 1998-2003
Food Service Director
Westborn Market
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Developed and implemented prepared foods department, throughout the 3 stores.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve operational workflows and ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
Education
Associate degree - Culinary Arts
Schoolcraft Community College
12.1989
Raw Chef Certified - undefined
Creative Health Institute
plant based nutrition certified - undefined
T.Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies
Nutritional Science
Madonna University
Skills
- Strong Attention to detail
- Highly Organized and Motivated
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Willingness to learn
- Focused
- Pride
- Menu planning
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Certified Raw Chef
- Certified T.Colin Campbell plant based nutrition studies
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Muse Wellness
06.2016 - 01.2024
Executive Chef
Kyocera-Unimerco
07.2007 - 11.2025
Sales & Marketing Associate
Sysco Foodservice
04.2005 - 05.2007
Food Service Director
Westborn Market
01.2003 - 01.2005
Raw Chef Certified - undefined
Creative Health Institute
plant based nutrition certified - undefined
T.Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies
Nutritional Science
Madonna University
Associate degree - Culinary Arts
Schoolcraft Community College