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Chantelle Faison

Stockton

Summary

I"ve Passionately work as a manger for the passed ten. Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence. High-achieving business women with extensive executive-level experience and proven vision to lead as Program Manager of the African American organizations to continuous growth. Running routine operations and spearheading revolutionary updates to keep teams adaptable and systems scalable for changing demands. Innovative Program Manager bringing progressive career spanning operations, sales and marketing, business management and distribution in international markets. Excellent business acumen and strategic planning skills to drive profitability and margins year over year. Known for strong leadership and communication skills to build and maintain profitable relationships while exceeding sales and revenue goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Chef

Amarak Redwood Place Cafe & Market
04.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced culinary quality by developing innovative recipes and refining existing menu items.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for food preparation and plating.
  • Mentored junior chefs, promoting skill development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed inventory control systems to reduce waste and maintain optimal stock levels for daily operations.
  • Collaborated with management to develop seasonal menus, considering guest preferences and market trends.
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while supervising a team of chefs and kitchen staff members during peak service hours.

CEO

Rainbow Velvet Cafe Catering & Events
02.2020 - Current
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.

Cooking Instructor

Stockton Community Kitchen
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to reach diverse student audience.
  • Supervised students in kitchen lab setting to maintain safety and efficiency targets.
  • Developed recipes to instruct students on healthy eating, budgeting, gathing materials and assess progress.
  • Trained winning teams to participate in culinary competitions, developing student skills and confidence.
  • Taught culinary theory and practice of inspiring healthy communities, environment, focusing on food production, food safety and restaurant operations.
  • Prepared lesson plans for classroom instruction of credited technical and occupational courses.
  • Encouraged students to enhance recipes with personal style.
  • Taught basic cooking skills during both one-on-one and group classes.
  • Facilitated ongoing program reviews and continuous improvement efforts and fostered positive learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targeted and engaged all students.
  • Increased student confidence in the kitchen through hands-on learning and personalized coaching.

College Campus Chef

University Of The Pacific
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.

Banquet Manager

The Hilton
03.2015 - 11.2017
  • Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
  • Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests.
  • Hired, trained and scheduled staff to maintain adequate coverage for successful operations.
  • Increased guest satisfaction by anticipating needs and providing exceptional service during events.

Education

Master of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
05.2015

Associate of Arts - Chef Training

California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, CA
05.2003

Skills

  • Budgetary Oversight
  • Policy Development and Optimization
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Portfolio Management
  • Operational Analysis

Timeline

Lead Chef

Amarak Redwood Place Cafe & Market
04.2023 - Current

CEO

Rainbow Velvet Cafe Catering & Events
02.2020 - Current

Cooking Instructor

Stockton Community Kitchen
11.2019 - 02.2021

College Campus Chef

University Of The Pacific
08.2017 - 09.2020

Banquet Manager

The Hilton
03.2015 - 11.2017

Master of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management

San Joaquin Delta College

Associate of Arts - Chef Training

California Culinary Academy
Chantelle Faison