Catering
Resume examples

Demonstrated exceptional negotiation and customer service abilities with vendors, contractors, venue managers, and clients. Assumed and maintained a complete understanding of safe food handling policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Reviewed all food orders before packaging and transporting them to event locations to ensure they met the standards of quality of the company.
• Inspected and assisted with event planning and set up, provided on-site solutions to any issues, and helped with cleanup.
• Maintained catering staff and guest focus while performing varying tasks and responsibilities at planned events.
• Trained new hires to effectively and efficiently conduct all assigned tasks while demonstrating respect and loyalty to the entire team.
• Constantly demonstrated high integrity and a positive attitude while exhibiting a high level of enthusiasm when interacting with guests.

Oversaw all areas associated with setting up dining rooms, taking and delivering food and beverage orders, and breaking down dining rooms. Provided prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service for indoor and outdoor banquet functions for diverse groups of people of varying sizes.

• Reviewed and ensured adherence to federal, state, and local ordinances regarding sanitation, food safety, and alcohol beverage control.
• Described the chef’s specialty dishes, menu items, beverage pairings, and food preparation procedures to help guests place their ideal orders.
• Set up work schedules for junior serving staff and completed tasks and duties as appropriate when needed.
• Reviewed event plans and schedules to ensure that each event progressed as outlined according to specifications and requirements.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and safety in all front and back areas to encourage employee retention and repeat customers.