Tasha Barber Email & Phone Number

Leesburg, Va, Us

Leesburg, Virginia, United States

Leesburg, Virginia, United States

Leesburg, Va

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Currently focused upon design and execution of custom cakes for weddings and special events.• Developed recipes for 4 beer breads, 15+ flavors of shortbread cookies; sourcing ingredients locally.• Operated Wineberry Edibles booth at Byrd House Market and VCU’s Market in the Garden. • Baked, decorated, packaged, branded, promoted and sold line of baked goods.• Launched and maintained accounts on 3 social media platforms and Etsy online marketplace.

Warrenton, Va

• Produce Cake, Buttercream and Pastries for custom cake shop

Lovettsville, Va

Pastry Chef (April, 2018 - Present) • Develop menu items for intermezzzo, dessert and mignardises • Prepare dishes from conception to plating • Custom cake decorating Food Runner (October, 2017 - April, 2018) • Learned 9-12 detailed new menu items for each shift. • Evaluated each guest’s mood on a scale of 1-10, and worked with teammates to elevate each guest’s mood to a 10.

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Planned, prepped and executed food service for special events of 60 to 150 guests.• Wrote separate menus for 7 seasons of catering events with 40 menu items per season.

Alexandria, Virginia

Sous Chef (August 2016 - April 2017)• Trained 6 employees on recipes, techniques, safety and sanitation in accordance with ServSafe.• Worked closely with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to develop new menu items.• Implemented new rules and procedures for each station.• Devised creative strategies to reduce waste and expand usefulness of product. • Cedar Knoll was awarded Small Business of the year and a Diners Choice Award.• Independently led 4 events and 50+ lunch/dinner services, assisted with management of 50+ events/150 meal services.Cake Decorator/Line Cook (February 2016 - August 2016)• Consulted with clients to take their vision for a custom cake and tailor it to the event.• Designed, baked, constructed, decorated, presented and cut custom cakes that served 30-127 guests.• Concocted desserts inspired by seasons, holidays and waste reduction.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Corporate Chef (October, 2015 - December, 2015) • Local Sales. • R+D. • Designed Licensing Menu and Catalog. • Traveled to new markets, establishing network connections and seeking partnerships. Head of Mobile Operations and Baking (April, 2014 - October, 2015) • Booked events. • Worked closely with Marketing team to design exterior of commissary trailer and promote events. • Planned and oversaw events, managing a team of interns, independent contractors and chefs. Lead Baker (October, 2014 - April, 2014) • Developed recipes for several gluten free hemp products. • Adapted established dough recipe to improve texture, flavor and appearance.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Pastry Chef: (March, 2015 - May, 2015)• Prepared all components of 5 desserts.• Planned pars, taking into consideration numbers of covers and days off. • Worked closely with Executive Chef to develop new desserts. Line Cook: Garde Manger and Desserts (October, 2014 - March, 2015)• Dishes ranged from frozen desserts to octopus charred in a wood oven.• Responsible for 15 menu items from prep to plating. • Cross trained on Pizza, Pasta and Grill/Sauté stations. • Fed 212 seat dining room.Bartender (August, 2014 - October, 2014)

Richmond, Virginia Area

Beverage Cart Bartender (September, 2014 – November, 2014)Line Cook (June, 2014 – August, 2014) Poolside Bartender (May, 2014 – August, 2014)

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Addressed weaknesses in established social media platforms and provided solutions.• Trained six new employees in daily operations, customer service and sales. • Excelled in upselling and on improvising new specialty cocktails.• Featured on Examiner.com as "Bartender of the Week" in March, 2014.

8 N Laurel Street Richmond, Va 23220

• Trained and supervised 35 people in customer service and conflict resolution. • Oversaw implementation of services to up to 80 guests per week.• Served as a proactive mentor, teacher and problem solver for volunteers by explaining and demonstrating necessary tasks.• Organized and distributed clothing donations.• Promoted volunteer opportunities online and in the community.

Leesburg, Virginia

• Trained five employees in food preparation, customer service etc.• Consulted with management to implement new policies and procedures.• Managed custard serving from a food truck.