Tami Despres
Pembroke
Summary
Dynamic Food and Beverage Manager with a proven track record at Currier Museum of Art, excelling in inventory management and customer satisfaction. Skilled in menu development and event coordination, I leverage excellent communication and teamwork to enhance service delivery and optimize operations, ensuring memorable dining experiences.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Beverage Manager
Currier Museum of Art
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
- Improved customer satisfaction by implementing innovative food and beverage menu options.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure competitive pricing on ingredients, supplies, and equipment.
- Selected wine, beer and alcohol products based on customer feedback and local product availability.
FOH Manager/Catering Manager
Pressed Cafe
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
- Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and other business partners to establish trust and build rapport.
- Partnered with back-of-house management in order to maintain seamless communication between teams, ensuring a smooth dining experience for guests.
Pastry Chef
Jacques Fine European Pastries, INC.
08.1994 - 10.2018
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Contributed to successful catering events by designing custom dessert menus tailored to specific client preferences.
- Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on popular flavors and innovative techniques for enhancing the pastry menu offerings.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Coordinated with event planners to deliver bespoke catering services for weddings and corporate events, expanding business's market reach.
Education
No Degree - Banker 3
Banker Academy
People’s United Bank03-2020
Culinary
New England Culinary Institute
Montpelier, VT05-1994
Skills
- Food and beverage operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Service delivery management
- Front of house management
- Event coordination
- Catering services
- Menu development
- Managing deliveries
Certification
- NH Insurance Producer
- 2019
Timeline
Food and Beverage Manager
Currier Museum of Art
04.2024 - 04.2025
FOH Manager/Catering Manager
Pressed Cafe
03.2022 - 03.2024
Pastry Chef
Jacques Fine European Pastries, INC.
08.1994 - 10.2018
No Degree - Banker 3
Banker Academy
Culinary
New England Culinary Institute
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