As an organized, detail - orientated, dependable culinary professional, I have combined my experience within the hospitality industry in multiple areas.In my most recent role, I have utilized my passion to strengthen my focus on budget development and procurement, inventory control all while maintaining desire to take on new challenges. I am a highly-motivated individual with strong ethics and exceptional guest relations skills.With over 12 years in management, I strengthen my focus on service innovation, food cost, and maintaining staff morale. I have a creative flair for repurposing ingredients and an eye for plating presentations.Most recent accomplishments include;Created monthly drink specials which increased beverage sales by 20%Won 2nd Place for a National Plating Competition for a Rehab CenterKept food cost under .05% for Q3 while at Sandstone Spring ValleyMaintained above 90% in Kitchen State Surveys among Nursing Facilities throughout the USCreated/Cooked Holiday Event Menus for staff and residents in multiple facilitiesWon a "Contract Competition" to keep the contact with current client with a taste testing for a Correctional FacilityWon 1st Place in a Holiday Competition in which increase staff morale during a buyout transitionHonorable mention in Trip Advisor for outstanding Guest Service
Listed skills include Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Cooking, Microsoft Excel, and 11 others.