Tracy Ready
Hope Valley,RI
Summary
Dynamic Head Chef with a proven track record in kitchen management, staff training, and food safety. Expertise in streamlining processes and enhancing dining experiences to drive operational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Bunceys Sports Cafe
South Dennis, MA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented efficient kitchen workflows, improving overall productivity.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Created weekly schedules to optimize labor costs while meeting operational needs.
- Coordinated with suppliers to maintain optimal ingredient availability and quality standards.
Head Chef
Wood River Bar and Grill
Richmond, RI
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance dining experience.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving kitchen efficiency and service times.
- Trained new chefs on cooking techniques and menu items to maintain quality standards.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Collaborated with management to establish budgetary guidelines for food costs and labor.
Dispatch Coordinator
Self Employed Services
Hope Valley, RI
03.2016 - Current
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Managed scheduling and routing of personnel to optimize efficiency.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of service requests and completed jobs.
- Communicated effectively with clients to confirm service details and address inquiries.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational workflows.
- Trained new staff on dispatch protocols and software usage for consistency.
- Analyzed service data to identify trends and improve resource allocation.
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Operations management
- Health code compliance
- Food and beverage management
- Order accuracy
- High volume dining
- Cost control
- Shift scheduling
- Performance improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Team management
Timeline
Head Chef
Wood River Bar and Grill
01.2023 - Current
Dispatch Coordinator
Self Employed Services
03.2016 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Bunceys Sports Cafe
01.2006 - 01.2010