Experienced in designing culinary curricula, leading customer service teams, and preparing food with a focus on safety and presentation. Skilled in travel coordination and security, bringing a broad skill set to dynamic environments.
Applied advanced cooking techniques, menu creation, and food safety standards in various kitchen environments.
Led customer service teams, coaching and developing staff across multiple channels to enhance customer satisfaction.
Developed curricula and delivered instruction in culinary and English language, fostering student growth.
Ensured compliance with health regulations, implemented safety programs, and maintained sanitation in food service environments.
Loreez A-Frame Bar and Grill
Food Preparation: Skilled in chopping, slicing, seasoning, baking, frying, grilling, and boiling. Proficient in preparing sauces and diverse dishes, ensuring flavor consistency and quality., Menu Planning and Inventory Management: Designed diverse menus and placed ingredient orders. Conducted thorough inspections of deliveries to maintain high standards of quality., Kitchen Maintenance: Maintained a spotless kitchen environment by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and managing waste efficiently., Food Storage and Stock Management: Ensured proper storage of food items and managed stock levels to prevent wastage and maintain freshness., Health and Safety Compliance: Adhered to stringent health and safety regulations. Implemented and followed a comprehensive food safety program to ensure a safe dining experience., Plating and Presentation: Expertly plated meals in line with recipe specifications and presentation standards, enhancing the dining experience., Effective Communication: Collaborated seamlessly with wait staff and management. Trained and guided kitchen staff to foster a cohesive team environment., Recipe Adjustment: Tailored recipes to accommodate special dietary needs, ensuring all guests' requirements are met., Performance Under Pressure: Thrived in high-pressure environments, efficiently managing multiple tasks and delivering exceptional results.
INTOUCHCX
Coaching and Development: Mentored and developed Customer Service Representatives by enhancing their product knowledge, procedural comprehension, and performance against key metrics. Frequently conducted performance reviews and provided targeted coaching to elevate team success., Quality Evaluation: Reviewed customer interactions across phone, email, and chat to assess quality, track outcomes, and deliver constructive feedback, fostering continuous improvement in service delivery., Process Improvement Feedback: Actively communicated insights to management on process enhancements, aiming to boost operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction levels., Team Leadership: Led team meetings and facilitated one-on-one sessions to disseminate policy updates, convey company information, and deliver comprehensive training and coaching to staff members., Escalation Management: Efficiently handled escalated customer issues, providing expert support and guidance to maintain high standards of customer care., Empathetic Customer Engagement: Addressed client inquiries with empathy and detailed product information, enhancing the customer experience and promoting satisfaction., Multi-Channel Communication Management: Managed and resolved customer queries through channels such as phone calls, emails, chats, and interactive voice response systems, ensuring seamless communication and resolution., Procedure Compliance: Consistently adhered to established customer service procedures and policies to guarantee a standardized, high-quality service., Performance Achievement: Exceeded personal and team target goals through proactive service strategies and team collaboration., Documentation and Data Management: Diligently recorded, organized, and maintained customer interactions and account changes, ensuring accuracy and facilitating efficient follow-up services.
CHEF IN CULINARY ARTS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HOSPITALITY
TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN TURISM
HIGH SCHOOL
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