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Israel

Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Seasoned Kosher Catering Manager | Menu Development | Operations Oversight | Sales & Marketing | Event Management | Training & Systems Development | 12M+ Shekels in Sales | Expertise in Delivering Memorable Culinary Experiences for Events up to 1500 Guests | Proven Track Record in Excellence and Client SatisfactionCurrent Position: Managing and operating one of Jerusalem's leading Kosher catering companies, specializing in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for a diverse clientele.Key Responsibilities:Menu Development: Spearhead the creation and refinement of innovative Kosher menus, ensuring diverse and appealing offerings.Operational Leadership: Directly manage a dedicated team of 6 full-time employees and coordinate with numerous part-time staff, optimizing workflow efficiency and maintaining high standards of service.Sales & Marketing Oversight: Drive company growth by overseeing all aspects of sales and marketing strategies, contributing to a cumulative sales record exceeding 12 million shekels.Event Management: Successfully orchestrate events and celebrations accommodating up to 1500 guests, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.Training & Development: Mentor and train new team members in operational processes and customer service protocols, fostering a cohesive and skilled workforce.Systems Development: Innovate and implement robust systems for pricing control, logistics management, and quality assurance, enhancing overall client experience and operational efficiency.Achievements:Consistent Excellence: Recognized for consistently delivering high-quality service and exceeding client expectations, contributing to the company's strong market reputation.Client Satisfaction: Proven track record in maintaining long-term client relationships through personalized service and attention to detail.

Jerusalem, Israel

- Coordinate cold kitchen orders including platters, sandwiches, salads and spreads- Assisted with every section of kitchen including, hot entrée, pastry, bagel production- Created new artisanal bread menu, introduced several new menu items to catered offerings - Orchestrated catered events ranging from 60 – 300 guests

Central Command, Neve Yaakov, Jerusalem Israel

- Coordinated catering of special events on base- Prepared and served in parve, dairy, and meat sections producing over 1,300 meals a day for 3 dining groups (Generals, Officers, Soldiers)

Jerusalem, Israel

- Cooked daily breakfast and dinner for over 100 yeshiva students. - Created ethnic and classic menus for discerning teenage pallets

Jerusalem, Israel

- Promoted to head of kitchen after first month, oversaw 5 line cooks- Handled expediting of plates, ticket calling, and all sauté and grill functions.- Ordered all dry goods, vegetables, meats, and supplies

Greater Boston Area

- Assisted with every section including the café, catering, and corporate delivery.

Greater Boston Area

Prepared sautes, salads and sandwiches in a fast paced made-to-order environment. Closed counter and register. Maintained clean and safe food environment.

Oversaw over $150,000 of fundraising programs.Managed all programming for educational, social, and outreach needs.Social media and website management.Catered weekly Shabbat kiddush for 300 shul-goers.

Work with two campuses building a Jewish community through creative programming, targeted engagement, and meaningful Jewish experiences. Organize and delegate jobs to nine interns at any given time, and many committed Hillel students. 600% increase in known Jews at one campus, better tracking apparatus and software for students, created first Alternative Spring Break trip, assign special projects for new interns, have fun and be a strong Jewish presence in the lives of Sonoma area college students.

Manage 9 person staff to create a fun, new atmosphere at the Sunday School and Hebrew School. Planned and implemented special programs for holidays. Led High Holy day services for children. Helped foster new ideas for Jewish practice in the homes of families at Beth Ami. Started a Youth Group, Kadima, for 2nd-5th graders

Managed front desk position, including taking all phone calls, setting appointments, being the face of the business, creating purchase orders, selling supplements, worked with medical records

Judaic Studies, History

Activities and Societies: Hillel, AEPi, This Is Israel, Chabad, Oregon Israel Coalition, Residential Complex President Learned all.

Judaic, Israel, Hebrew

Activities and Societies: Yad Vashem Internship, Steven Speilberg Film Archive Internship, West Side Story Cast Member, Visiting Israel.