Summary
Dynamic professional with over thirteen years of experience in managing fast-paced environments, now seeking to leverage strong organizational and leadership skills in an office manager role. Proven track record of optimizing workflows, fostering teamwork, and ensuring efficient operations.
Skills
●Supervisory and leadership skills
●Workflow optimization and resource management
●Vendor relations and procurement
●Budgeting and cost control
●Regulatory compliance and inventory management
●Customer service orientation and team training
●Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Experience
Sous Chef
The Smith, October 2021 - January 2024
●Managed administrative tasks and coordinated daily operations.
●Oversaw procurement, invoicing, and inventory management to ensure seamless workflow.
●Built and maintained positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
●Implemented cost-saving measures and budget controls, resulting in improved financial efficiency.
●Responsible for managing all vendor office services by ensuring operations and procedures are well organized and completed
●Worked closely with HR on new hire onboarding procedures and regulatory implementation
●Maintain a clean and organized environment
●Answering phone calls, transferring callers as appropriate
●Works closely with management teams on events
●Organizes records, vendor invoices, and other documentation related to business operating procedures
●Submitting work orders and scheduling repairs for general office space and equipment
Sous Chef
House of Blues, September 2015 - October 2021
●Directed staff in executing tasks and adhering to organizational standards.
●Managed scheduling, payroll, and employee training to optimize team performance.
●Conducted inventory assessments and facilitated procurement activities to meet operational needs.
●Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
●Oversaw procurement, invoicing, and inventory management to ensure seamless workflow.
●Built and maintained positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
●Implemented cost-saving measures and budget controls, resulting in improved financial efficiency.
Education
●Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu - Chicago, IL
Certifications
●ServSafe Manager Certification (expires 2024)
●Certified Trainer in multiple establishments