Tammy Denyse Melcher
Hampton,VA
Summary
Experienced hospitality support professional with strong kitchen sanitation, dish station setup, food safety, and supply restocking skills. Known for keeping dining and event spaces clean, organized, and ready for smooth service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Steward
Hampton Moose Lodge
Hampton, VA
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed kitchen cleanliness for Hampton Moose Lodge dining and event service.
- Supported kitchen cleanliness for Hampton Moose Lodge dining and event service.
- Maintained clean and ready kitchen spaces to support dining and event service at Hampton Moose Lodge.
- Cleaned floors, counters, and equipment to meet lodge sanitation standards.
- Sanitized floors, counters, and equipment to meet lodge sanitation standards.
- Kept work areas clean, safe, and organized.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized work areas.
- Restocked kitchen supplies, linens, and service areas before club events.
- Maintained stock of kitchen supplies, linens, and service areas before club events.
- Restocked kitchen supplies, linens, and service areas before club events, supporting smooth operations.
- Washed dishes, glassware, and utensils after member meals and lodge gatherings, keeping service areas ready.
- Removed trash and recyclables from kitchen and clubhouse service areas.
- Trash and recyclables removal kept kitchen and clubhouse service areas orderly.
- Assisted cooks with food preparation for banquets, dinners, and special functions.
- Provided food preparation support for cooks during banquets, dinners, and special functions.
- Food prep support for cooks helped banquets, dinners, and special functions stay on schedule.
- Set up dish stations to support a smooth workflow during busy Hampton Moose Lodge service.
- Organized dish stations to maintain an efficient workflow during busy Hampton Moose Lodge service.
- Well-organized dish stations helped busy Hampton Moose Lodge service run efficiently.
- Coordinated setup and breakdown for private parties and lodge events to facilitate smooth operations.
- Coordinated setup and breakdown support for private parties and lodge events.
- Setup and breakdown support kept private parties and lodge events running smoothly.
- Clean, safe, and organized work areas support consistent service quality.
- Clean, safe, and organized work areas support consistent service quality.
Shop Owner
Beds To Go
Norfolk, VA
09.2010 - 07.2019
- Managed mattress showroom operations for Beds To Go.
- Advised customers on beds, bases, pillows, and sleep solutions.
- Oversaw bedding inventory, stock rotation, and product presentation.
- Negotiated vendor orders and restock schedules for store supply.
- Coordinated delivery arrangements and customer pickup logistics.
- Trained sales staff on product features and store policies.
- Addressed customer inquiries and issues to ensure satisfaction and resolved service issues promptly.
- Maintained cash handling, pricing, and daily retail records.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering stock as needed.
Concessions Manager
ATK Concessions
Baltimore, MD
05.1998 - 08.2001
- Supervised concession staff across ATK Concessions event service areas
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain optimal stock for concession stands
- Managed cash handling and reconciled daily register counts
- Trained staff on service standards and safety procedures
- Monitored food quality and sanitation compliance during service
- Coordinated vendor deliveries and restocked product displays
- Addressed customer concerns to enhance service quality and ensure smooth concession operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Phoebus High School
Hampton, Va06-1992
Skills
- Kitchen sanitation
- Dish station setup
- Food safety
- Supply restocking
- Event setup
- Inventory control
Certification
- TIPS Certification
Timeline
Steward
Hampton Moose Lodge
06.2019 - 08.2023
Shop Owner
Beds To Go
09.2010 - 07.2019
Concessions Manager
ATK Concessions
05.1998 - 08.2001
High School Diploma -
Phoebus High School