Thirteen years collective experience as a dynamic leader with a proven track record as it relates to people and program management. Have led various programs from conception to curriculum build and implementation with an emphasis on reproducible scale. Proficient in leading cost containment initiatives to include procurement management, improved training to reduce labor costs, QA/QC of processes and more. Kind, empathetic, motivated leader, who thrives in high productivity environments, with a passion for being a part of a dynamic team. Strong passion for business and staff development. First love in business was as Chef leading back of the house staff – Have reframed existing hard and soft skills to further develop personally and pivot into business optimization/management roles.Managed end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing for a diverse workforceUtilized the Paychex platform to reconcile timecards, process payroll, and administer employee benefitsCRM ownership with responsibility ranging from automations and workflow builds to ongoing management of APIsImplemented improvements and optimizations to enhance system efficiency and user experienceProvided ongoing support for CRM users and resolved any technical issues promptlyOwnership of the full life cycle hiring and separation process from generating advertisements, sourcing, interviewing, hiring and ongoing training to performance improvement plan support and coordination to separation processingOwnership of Human Capital Management platform to include user life cycle managementLead various sourcing initiatives to include the implementation of new software intended to cut operating cost by 15% New CRM, recruiting software and lead sourcing solutions streamlined processes and enhanced cost efficiency. Continuously evaluated and recommended improvements for cost containment and avoidance.Implemented new software solutions to streamline processes and enhance cost efficiency.

Hired and provided training, both initial and ongoing, line cooksTrained all new managers/ChefsPart of the leader of the year team (2019)Worked all stations on the line as neededConsistently achieved all controllable cost budgets Made all desserts and soups

Supervise crew of 20+ employeesCreated and implemented new inventory and ordering systemsConsistently meet all controllable budgets to achieve flow throughHire and train all new employeesImplement new menu items and train both front and back of the house staffEfficiently work every station on the line as needed

Developed and maintained new concessions conceptsWrote all recipesSourced all food products and equipmentCreated and maintained schedules based on business budgetMaintained declining balancesHire and trained all new personnel

Hired and provided training, both initial and ongoing, line cooksDeveloped kitchen into training store for the entire companyTrained all new regional kitchen managersElected to Key Leadership Team and actively participated in monthly meetingsWorked all stations on the line as neededConsistently achieved all controllable cost budgetsMade all desserts and soups

Designed and assembled entire line and prep kitchenDeveloped menu in its entirety Wrote and priced out all recipesCreated inventory process to minimize cost and drive efficiencies Handpicked and trained entire kitchen staffCreated training manual and program for all employees

Supervised kitchen staff of 20+ employeesHired and trained all line cooks, shift leaders, Managers and Sous Chefs company wide and provided ongoing development Created training outlines for all kitchen positionsEffectively reconstructed the kitchen staff to create a better culture and environmentConsistently stayed under monthly controllable expense budgetsAchieved food costs consistently by effectively improving inventory procedures and reducing waste levelsCompiled and maintained records of food use and expenditures