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6716 Fair Oaks Dr. ~ North Richland Hills, TX 76182 ~ 469-387-5747 ~ abc@xyz.com

Director of Dining Services ~ Director of Catering and Events ~ Work History of Exceeding Performance Goals

Summary of Qualifications

  Seasoned and highly-skilled leader with a proven track record leading dining and catering services.

  Work history of consistently meeting or exceeding job performance expectations, with excellent performance reviews.

  Outstanding people skills, including building, leading and training a team of more than 20 personnel to maximize their potential and work together, as well as independently, to provide exceptional service to guests at all times.

  Solid background ensuring that meals are prepared in accordance with individual guest dietary needs, including those with special health conditions such as Alzheimer s or Dementia.

  Experienced managing an annual budget, as well as handling purchasing of all food, equipment and related supplies.

  Stellar safety and sanitation record, with 100 percent compliance scores achieved from both county and state officials.

Professional Experience

Director of Dietary Services, Traymore Nursing Center Dallas, TX Oct. 2013-Present

  Lead a team of personnel to deliver exceptional quality food and service to seniors at this nursing center.

  Interview, hire, mentor and train new server personnel to work well as part of a team as well as independently.

Director of Dining/Catering Services, Dancing River Assisted Living Grapevine, TX Aug. 2011-Oct. 2013

  Managed a team of 10 kitchen staff members and a dozen server staff, the latter of which was comprised mostly of college-aged students resulting in a high turnover rate.

  Spearheaded all catered events for up to 8,200 guests, including special events such as weddings and family gatherings.

  Oversaw all food and supply costs, including purchasing $250,000 in food and $150,000 in equipment and office supplies.

  Consistently achieved 100 percent scores on Tarrant County, Texas health and safety sanitation audits, as well as reviews from State of Texas regulators every 18 months.

Food & Beverage/Catering & Events Director, Isle at Watermere Assisted Living Southlake, TX May 2008-Aug. 2011

  Initially hired as Food & Beverage Director, with Catering & Events Director duties added in 2009.

  Fostered and developed a combined team of 16 kitchen and server personnel to maximize their potential and excel.

  Provided high-quality meals and outstanding services at a 120-bed facility.

  Coordinated and managed a number of catered events for up to 500 guests, including the Great Keller Women s Club and a well-publicized book signing for the late national television football broadcaster, Pat Summerall.

Previously:

Dietary Director, Emeritus at Oak Hollow Special Care Bedford, TX Feb. 2006-June 2008

  Led a team of six staff members to provide outstanding quality food and service to 60 residents suffering from Alzheimer s or Dementia.

  Interviewed, hired, managed and trained new personnel to consistently meet and exceed performance expectations.

Dietary Director, Hearthstone Assisted Living Bedford, TX Feb. 2003-Feb. 2006

  Managed six personnel responsible for delivering exceptional food quality and service at this 90-bed facility.

  Ensured that all food preparation met the specific dietary guidelines of individual assisting living residents.

Assistant Deli Manager, Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy Coppell, TX 2001-2003

Education, Training and Certificates

Bachelors, Home Economics, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

  Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP)

  ServSafe Certified, State of Texas

  First Responder Certified, Crisis Management, University of Memphis Memphis, TN

  Completed Dale Carnegie Leadership course