Antoinette Tabanji
Brook Park, Ohio 44142
MISSION STATEMENT
My goal is to become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience to reach the dizzying heights of success. I would love to obtain a position where I could apply my trilingual skills in English, Arabic, and Spanish along with my creative problem solving and lean management skills with a growing company.
EXPERIENCE
Taza Lebanese Grill 2005-June 2016
Kitchen Manager
All the same skills as a line cook
Responsible for the entire back of staff
Created schedules that balanced hours with percent of labor available
Ability to supervise a team of different personalities
Can work and remain focused in a noisy environment
Able to manage guest expectations
Promoting a harassment free work environment
Checking out third party suppliers to make sure the food they deliver is up to scratch
Managing kitchen budget
Keeping adequate and accurate inventory records
Able to carry out basic mathematical calculations that are consistent with the duties of the position
Can handle and balance multiple demands at one time
Filling in all of the paperwork and kitchen administrative records
Created a training guide that was used with all new hires
Aladdin's Eatery 2003-2005
Franchise Kitchen Supervisor
Oversaw 20 stores
Identified complex problems and reviewed related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Determined how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food
Conducted tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Identified measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Aladdin's Eatery 1997-2003
Kitchen Manager
All the same skills as a line cook
Responsible for the entire back of staff
Created schedules that balanced hours with percent of labor available
Ability to supervise a team of different personalities
Can work and remain focused in a noisy environment
Able to manage guest expectations
Promoting a harassment free work environment
Checking out third party suppliers to make sure the food they deliver is up to scratch
Managing kitchen budget
Keeping adequate and accurate inventory records
Able to carry out basic mathematical calculations that are consistent with the duties of the position
Can handle and balance multiple demands at one time
Filling in all of the paperwork and kitchen administrative records
Created a training guide that was used with all new hires
Aladdin’s Eatery 1995-1997
Line Cook
Highly skilled in preparing, seasoning, and cooking an extensive range of foods, including soups, salads, and entrees
Demonstrated ability to check freshness of food and ingredients prior to cooking
Substantial knowledge of food safety and handling procedures
Able to work in a team environment and take direction
Committed to quality service and food and beverage knowledge
Arby’s 1993-1995
Line Cook
Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
Cook and package batches of food
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
Tara Tours 1982-1985
Spanish Tour Guide
Caracas, Venezuela
Strong communication skills used
Responsible for tours around Caracas and was known for being able to give tours in many languages
Was able to improvise quickly when needed
EDUCATION
Houda High School
1978-1981
Graduated with Honors
SKILLS
Fluently Trilingual (English, Arabic, Spanish)
Extreme organizational and planning skills
Team player with strong business ethics
Great multi-tasker and very adaptable to changes
Very dynamic, positive, and energetic
Self-motivated and increasingly enthusiastic with the innate ability to encourage and motivate those around
Extremely punctual and responsible
Great learner
Advanced analytical skills that help visualize a problem and create a logical solution or solutions