Victoria Klim
Montgomery Cntr
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as Executive Chef at Bolton Valley Ski Resort, excelling in menu planning and team building. Achieved significant cost savings through effective inventory management while fostering strong vendor relationships. Passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and enhancing staff performance through innovative training programs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Lot 6 Brewing
Jeffersonville
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted executive chef with daily operations, ensuring efficient food preparation and staff management.
- Developed dessert menu along with all associated recipes and dishes.
- Created weekly specials, including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and entrees.
- Maintained strong relationships between front and back of house to promote seamless operations.
- Conducted inventory checks multiple times weekly to guarantee product freshness.
- Updated daily food counts in Toast to keep staff informed of low stock items.
- Supported preparation and execution of large-scale catering events, meeting diverse client needs.
Corporate Trainer / Inventory Manager
Instrumart
South Burlington
01.2008 - 01.2024
- Developed and launched first training program during exponential sales growth exceeding one billion.
- Onboarded new hires, ensuring uniform foundational knowledge for all employees.
- Created ongoing training programs for veteran staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Established daily shipping and receiving procedures for E-commerce operations.
- Monitored warehouse space utilization, adjusting based on SKU activity and seasonal demand.
- Reduced held inventory by 17%, saving $402K without impacting sales.
Hotel General Manager
Longfellows Hotel / Restaurant / Conference Center
12.2014 - 03.2020
- Reported directly to the President/Owner. Responsibilities include managing all financial activity for a 50 room hotel, restaurant and conference center with annual sales of 1.2 million.
- Oversaw daily functions and set expectations for maintenance, housekeeping, food service and front desk departments.
- Created and established a training program to enhance employee knowledge of best practices while effectively managing staff.
- Prepared status reports to ensure projects, tasks and sales goals were completed accordingly.
- Maximized revenue by increasing average daily rate (ADR) through internet based third party wholesalers and the design and launch of a new website with our own online booking agent.
- Conducted performance and salary reviews, problem resolution, discipline and termination of employees.
- Built and maintained relationships with key clients and vendors.
Executive Chef / Restaurant owner Operator
Bolton Valley Ski Resort / Gentle Strength Cafe
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple restaurants with over 60 employees.
- Planned seasonal menus, developed recipes, and conducted pricing and inventory checks.
- Hired and trained staff to reinforce high standards of performance and service.
- Created signature recipes and trained staff on proper execution techniques.
- Ensured strict portion control and consistency in taste and quality of all dishes.
- Managed food inventory and restocking orders to maintain menu availability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Literature with concentration in Elementary Education
Castleton State College
Castleton, VTSkills
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Recipe development
- Inventory management
- Catering coordination
- Quality control
- Performance management
- Team building
- Recipes and menu planning
- Vendor relationship management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Lot 6 Brewing
06.2024 - Current
Hotel General Manager
Longfellows Hotel / Restaurant / Conference Center
12.2014 - 03.2020
Corporate Trainer / Inventory Manager
Instrumart
01.2008 - 01.2024
Executive Chef / Restaurant owner Operator
Bolton Valley Ski Resort / Gentle Strength Cafe
01.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Literature with concentration in Elementary Education
Castleton State College
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