Management Quality Control

Sharon Richards-Noel

Email: *********@********.***

Address: 522E Jefferson

City: TALLAHASSEE

State: FL

Zip: 32303

Country: USA

Phone: 651-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $50,000

Willing to Relocate

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SHARON RICHARDS-NOEL 651-***-****.

1650 Upper Afton, Saint Paul, MN 55106 / *********@********.***

MASTER CHEF / SOUS CHEF

Solutions-focused, diligent self-starter with proven success in food preparation, kitchen/restaurant management, and catering. Excellent team builder with the philosophy of leading by example, pitching in whenever needed. Entrepreneur who opened new restaurant from ground up, hiring / training full team and developing menus. Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; manager who believes that everyone has something of value to offer. Built career steadily while learning all facets of food service business from ground up.

CORE COMPETENCIES

* Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Training * Catering (Large & Small Events)

* Caribbean, Southern American & African Cuisine * Restaurant Development & Management

* Competitive Analysis & Positioning * Food Truck Operations

KEY AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* City Pages Voted Best Soul Food Restaurant In The Twin Cities (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

* Best of Black Twin Cities Magazine, chosen as a winner by readers and fans from their magazine and online publication (2010)

* Senator Paul and Sheila Wellstone Small Business of the Year (2004)

* Best New Food, Minnesota State Fair (2004)

* Successfully maximized quality and use of resources while controlling food/labor costs.

* Managed and trained 28 cooks/chefs in producing good quality product.

* Mentored, motivated, and directed other small businesses in thriving.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GM/Owner Operator - West Indies Soul, Inc. (1995-Present)

Maintain full accountability for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day activities in support of restaurant goals. Apply strategic planning and leadership skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Demonstrate sharp business acumen in executing all facets of inventory control, staffing, menu development, and financial management.

* Design, develop, and implement innovative media marketing plans, including radio ads, coupons, and direct customer contact.

* Collaboratively worked with management to implement key strategies in support of business expansion.

* Boosted profitability by facilitating catering operations/expansion to include outdoor and corporate events as well as integrating food truck operation to generate additional exposure and sales.

Master Chef :West Indies Soul Food- 2ND Restaurant Location Mpls- (2006-2010)

Planned and coordinated catering projects to ensure on-time, requirements-compliant delivery of various meals for catering evenings. Planned menus, with an emphasis on ensuring high-level quality control.

* Implemented multifaceted marketing programs for business-to-business clients, and developed key initiatives to support the development of clients` brands.

* Exhibited exceptional communication skills in evaluating and negotiating purchasing contracts.

Career Note: Additional skills as an Executive Chef for the Wilder Foundation .

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Graduate of Hotel and Restaurant Cookery - St. Paul Technical College, 3.8 GPA

Entrepreneur Training Program - Neighborhood Development Center

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