Dawn Roberts
Experienced Manager
Absecon, NJ ***01
***********@*****.***
Having spent more than a decade in the food service industry, my passion is creating a unique experience for patrons. From a custom catered menu to a standard seasonal menu, I excel with matching food items with a budget. I take pride in my ability to build a high performing team and delivering on stellar customer service expectations. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Catering Manager
foodwerx - Cherry Hill, NJ
October 2012 to January 2018
Work with staff to create unique events for our clients Managed inventory and budgets and oversee menu planning Hire, train and discipline staff as needed
Event Stylist
Purchased all food, equipment and supplies
Conduct site visits and schedule staffing for events Responsible for marketing & sales; managed corporate accounts Handled orders and customer service issues
Coordinated drivers to insure all deliveries were flawless Managed large corporate accounts
General Manager
Sensational Host Caterers - Maple Shade, NJ
August 2004 to October 2012
Purchased all beverages, supplies and equipment
Created equipment sheets for events
Coordinated drivers to insure all deliveries were flawless Assisted with food prep in kitchen as needed
Maintained all vehicles and equipment
Communicated with event staff to make sure all events were flawless Managed large corporate accounts
Education
High School Diploma
Penn's Grove High School - Grove, NJ, US
1990
Skills
FOOD SERVICE (Less than 1 year), INVENTORY (Less than 1 year), OPERATIONS (Less than 1 year), OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (Less than 1 year), SATISFACTION (Less than 1 year) Additional Information
Skills
FOOD SERVICE (10+ years), INVENTORY (8 years), OPERATIONS (8 years), OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(8 years)
SKILLS
Extensive catering background
Beautiful presentation of food
Attention to detail
Inventory management
Operations management
Staff training
Special events management and leadership experience Passion for customer satisfaction
Staff scheduling
Strong work ethic