Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budgetObserved federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnessesOrdered food items and supplies needed to fullfill catering assignmentsCooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standardsManaged trained and developed team members in accordance with company policies and procedures24 years leadership experience… Show more Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budgetObserved federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnessesOrdered food items and supplies needed to fullfill catering assignmentsCooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standardsManaged trained and developed team members in accordance with company policies and procedures24 years leadership experience leading to well trained teams and self developmentPlanned meals for events of up to 2000 guestManaged payment collection and payroll of 25 employeesFood Crafting for motion picture industryManaged day to day business operations, including accounting, finance, Human resources, marketing and public relations Show less

Managed and motivated back of house operationsHired, Trained and managed kitchen staffDeveloped and cfreated set staffing schedulesDeveloped creative recipes and menusCreated and implemented plating and presentation plansOrdered and evaluated food with our Local Food vendorsAssist with financial planning and budgetingManaged and resolved customer complaintsEngaged with customers frequently for various reviewsEnsured all kitchen staff followed food safety… Show more Managed and motivated back of house operationsHired, Trained and managed kitchen staffDeveloped and cfreated set staffing schedulesDeveloped creative recipes and menusCreated and implemented plating and presentation plansOrdered and evaluated food with our Local Food vendorsAssist with financial planning and budgetingManaged and resolved customer complaintsEngaged with customers frequently for various reviewsEnsured all kitchen staff followed food safety lawsset and implemented the kitchen policies and procedures Show less

Managed scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchenPrepared and Developed Ordering guide With food vendorsResponded to dietary concerns and food allergies, vcreating dishes that met customers needsInspected kitchen to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areasInspected freezer and refrigerators daily prior to each shift to verify correct temperaturesHired, trained… Show more Managed scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchenPrepared and Developed Ordering guide With food vendorsResponded to dietary concerns and food allergies, vcreating dishes that met customers needsInspected kitchen to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areasInspected freezer and refrigerators daily prior to each shift to verify correct temperaturesHired, trained and managed kitchen staff, including employee development, disciplinary action and conducting performance reviewsDeveloped Seasonal menus and dishes that increased company revenueResolved all risk management issues and provided customer supportDeveloped Monthly Reports for our Board of Directors MeetingsCollaborated with administration in production or modification of menus and selections Show less