Private Chef Executive
Resume:
STACEY WALDMAN MANOCCHIO
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Email: adoz0g@r.postjobfree.com
October 4, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I am an Award-winning, progressive, culinary professional, Professional and Entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience working as an Off Premise Caterer, catering any event ranging in size from 20-1200 people. I have a highly trained and professional full time staff to work and manage my events. I am extremely capable and successful at running multiple events at the same in different locations. I have worked as a Private Chef for individuals, at Hotels and have been hired to teach cooking classes for businesses. I have a unique blend of creative flair and passion for food. I have a strong business sense and engaging interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail and productions outlines. I have a proven record of streamlining operations and optimizing service while preserving the highest level of quality. I have a natural ability to create enthusiastic, productive working environments for my staff, clients, contacts and vendor’s thru-out South Florida.
Additionally, I have had the pleasure of catering events the last two Governors of Florida as well as Professional Athletes, Artists and More. I am also a skilled back office professional able to perform financial analysis, troubleshoot operations and implement effective cost controls. I pride myself on having an acute and keen eye on safety for my staff and guests.
I take pride in the long lasting relationships that I have created with my clients, which has given me many years of repeat business and references. In addition to my successful catering business, I have expanded my portfolio and opened a Gourmet lunch and grab and go café.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and hope you will give me the opportunity to meet in person for an interview.
Stacey Waldman Manocchio
STACEY WALDMAN MANOCCHIO
4304 Pomelo Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33436 561-***-**** (Cell) adoz0g@r.postjobfree.com Accomplished, experienced and talented Chef and Catering Specialist. Successful at implementing off site catering for singe/multiple, large or small events including rentals, décor and vendor management. Skilled professional ready to use vast knowledge of exemplary customer service for any occasion; specializing in fundraising, corporate events and private parties. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Managing all aspects of Personal Chef Services, Full-Service kitchen Catering and Event Company as well as a cafe, developing budgets, timelines, event coordinating dinner menus and maintaining exceptional profitability and achieving all financial goals and keeping standards.
Fully certified in food service and well versed in the proper handling of food. Full awareness regarding health and safety regulations and procedures. Following all CDC Guidelines and Health Department.
Continuously training staff to reach their professional goals and maintaining high standards of excellence.
Firm grasp of negotiating contracts with vendors, high profile clientele and retailers.
Up to date with all modern food trends and work completely hands on to ensure quality, consistency, and profitability.
Possess exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills with a sound record of team building, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Manage day to day activities of the kitchen plan and assign responsibilities while establishing performance goals for my Clients.
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete timely performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
Catered for High profile clientele, Musicians and professional Athletes
Works well under pressure and thrive on challenging projects.
Problem Solver, equally effective working independently or collaboratively.
Strategic business, uncompromising work ethic and natural sincerity have helped create consistent profits and won loyal support and motivation of customers, employees, managers and suppliers
Well-Qualified Food Service professional with strong management, decision making, supervision and leadership skills. Proven ability to delegate, problem solving, prioritize projects, manage staff and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Developed respected one-on-one relationships with established food distributors/vendors. EDUCATION
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, Hyde Park, NY Fellowship Nov. 1994 CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, Hyde Park, NY AOS (Honors) June 1994 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA B.A., Psychology June 1991 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2000-Present In Good Taste Private Chef Services,
In Good Taste Catering and Events by Stacey
In Good Taste Gourmet 2Go
1999-2001 Sales Sysco/Cheney Brothers
1997-1999 Executive Chef Starlite International, Coral Springs, FL 1996-1997 Executive Chef Temptations by Kathy, Coral Springs, FL 1994-1996 Chef Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, FL LOCAL BUSINESS AFFILIATION
Socially Distanced Supper Club, Boynton/Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce
NYU Health Business Office
Jupiter Medical Center
Palm Beach County School District
Dryfoos School of the Arts
Citrus Cove Elementary
Non-Profit Food for Front Lines Donations
EXCELLENT PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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