posted December 07, 2008 10:04 AM               

A HIGHLY SKILLED FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONAL WITH EXTENSIVE MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERTISE

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 20 years of food service experience History of increasing sales and profitability
Familiar with all aspects of food service management Hard-working, able to multi-task effectively
Adept at planning, promoting and forecasting Proven team leader
Outstanding training, leadership and communications skills

WORK EXPERIENCE
Guckenheimer, Memphis, TN Sous Chef 2008-Present
· Coordinates and supervises kitchen staff
· Assist in Menu Planning
· Observes workers engaged in food preparation
· Insure the methods of cooking, garnishing, and portion control are followed
· Cooks and carves meats
· Prepare entrees for services
· Assume responsibilities of Executive Chef in his absence

RX Catering, Memphis, TN Culinary Manager 2005-2008
· Maintain food quality without variation
· Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation
· Maintain all equipment in good working order
· Prepare and assist in preparation of menu items
· Supervise kitchen and staff to achieve maximum production and efficiency
· Develop and maintain all production schedules
· Develop and maintain procedures for ordering and inventory maintenance
· Organize and maintain all food storage areas
· Control operating expenses and achieve budgeted food and labor cost
· Provide leadership that promotes and exemplifies a Passion for Food

Zaxby’s, Arlington, TN Manager 2003-2005
· Manage FOH/BOH operations
· Coordinate and supervise activities of all employees
· Verify sales reporting, cash handling and payroll accounting reports
· Prepare various cost and operational reports
· Maintain proper implementation of sanitation procedures and standards
· Implement franchising new sales and marketing strategies
· Hire and train employees, monitor and evaluate performance
· Order and purchase food and supplies, perform inventory control
· Prepare employees weekly work schedule
WORK EXPERIENCE CONT’

Memphis City Schools, Memphis, TN Cafeteria Manager 1994-2003
· Manage FOH/BOH operations
· Assign, direct, plan, supervise, and monitor food service employees
· Ensure conformity of all approved safety and sanitation procedures and standards
· Prepare daily reports accurately
· Plan and direct preparation and presentation of all food items
· Verify and deposit all cash received and report accurate information
· Order food and supplies and maintain inventory control
· Perform public relations and marketing duties
· Evaluate employees and conduct performance appraisals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SPECIAL ABILITIES
· Extensive knowledge of food products and preparation methods
· Experience with modern food preparation equipment
· Highly knowledgeable of food safety and sanitation policies and procedures
· Ability to analyze profit and loss statement
· Knowledgeable of Microsoft applications
· Skilled in employee scheduling
· Interpersonal skills
· Integrity and trustworthy
· Customer Services specialist
· Excellent verbal communication skills
· Ability to motivate subordinates and others
· Ability to delegate and follow-up
· Ability to manage in diversity

EDUCATION
· Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Culinary Science, Shelby State Community College, Memphis, TN

posted December 08, 2008 01:00 AM            

God bless, and I pray and trust that God will guide you to the perfect position He has in store for you in His perfect timing.