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Dorothy Ray

Acworth

Summary

Experienced kitchen professional with a strong background in menu planning and inventory management at Center Street Tavern. Skilled in staff training and cost control, fostering team development while maintaining food safety compliance. Achievements include improved operational efficiency and increased profitability through effective problem-solving strategies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Center Street Tavern
Acworth
05.2022 - 05.2025
  • Developed menu planning strategies with chefs, increasing profits while maintaining quality standards.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in kitchen operations.
  • Supported hiring, training, and supervision of kitchen staff to elevate team performance.
  • Facilitated coaching and mentoring for staff, fostering professional growth opportunities.
  • Monitored food cost and labor percentages to meet budgetary targets.
  • Resolved staffing shortages and managed overtime efficiently as necessary.
  • Performed administrative duties, including inventory management and supply ordering.
  • Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to adhere to quality cooking guidelines.

Main Grill Cook

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Alpharetta
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Trained new staff members on proper usage of kitchen tools and equipment.
  • Prepared and cooked various meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and other food items according to recipes or customer specifications.
  • Ensured that all food products were stored in accordance with health regulations.

Marketing Manager

Level Up Painting
Rochester
06.2017 - 10.2021
  • Conducted regular meetings to review quarterly and annual goals with staff members.
  • Provided technical support, addressing customer inquiries about product features and capabilities.
  • Trained and mentored junior sales personnel to foster success in their roles.
  • Identified new markets for products and services to drive growth.
  • Created monthly reports on sales performance for management presentations.
  • Executed strategic sales plans to increase customer base and revenue.
  • Performed sales consultations, educating clients on product offerings.
  • Developed comprehensive sales plans, strategies, and objectives to meet revenue targets.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Menu planning and inventory management
  • Food safety and kitchen operations
  • Staff training and cost control
  • Time management and effective communication
  • Problem solving

Affiliations

I am a hobbyist my interests include gardening,collecting vintage cameras and developing equipment that I use for photography I'm also a sketch artiest and painter I also make different types of lamps out of found materials.

Timeline

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Center Street Tavern
05.2022 - 05.2025

Main Grill Cook

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
10.2021 - 05.2022

Marketing Manager

Level Up Painting
06.2017 - 10.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts

Tidewater Community College

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