Gabriel Powers
Napa
Summary
A seasoned professional in the food industry with over 20 years of experience as a chef, butcher, fishmonger, cheese monger, produce specialist, organic food broker and cooking instructor for children and adults. I excel at the behind the scenes work such as product testing and development, as well as the public facing work such as direct sales and customer relations. My core approach is building relationships between people and businesses. I am enthusiastic, a great team player and love to solve issues.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Osprey Seafood
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed ordering of daily inventory.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Quality assurance
- Overseeing special orders
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Head Chef
Slide Ranch
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Organic Food Broker and Warehouse Manager
Share Organics
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Wrote product reviews for monthly newsletters.
- Produced monthly sales reports.
- Completed in store audits for 50 regional stores.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
Owner, Founder, Executive Chef
Powers Catering
01.2000 - 01.2014
- Event planning and coordination.
- Staff management and team building
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Fish & Poultry Clerk
Good Earth Market
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Monitored meat inventory in cases, restocking with fresh products when needed.
- Discarded defective matters into waste.
- Operated industry-specific machines and equipment, maintaining safety procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Unloaded meat and poultry from delivery trucks to sort and prepare for trimming
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Prepared various meats by cutting, trimming and packaging in preparation for display cases.
- Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
Cooking Instructor & Camp Counselor
Marin Primary
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Taught basic cooking skills during both one-on-one and group classes.
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Fostered positive learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targeted and engaged students.
- Encouraged students to enhance recipes with personal style.
Organic School Lunch Educator/Server
Good Earth Natural Food Store
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Training, product knowledge and preparation
- Organic Hot Lunch Server & Educator for multiple schools.
- Drove, delivered and served organic lunches
- Kitchen Maintenance
- Taught children about nutrition and organic foods.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Circulated among tables to assist young students and special needs children with opening milk containers and lunch items.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Produce Specialist
Good Earth Natural Food Store
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Rotated produce on sales floor to guarantee optimal freshness and variety.
- Enforced sanitation and handling guidelines to meet regulatory compliance standards.
- Followed USDA guidelines for assessing and grading products.
- Followed established guidelines to dispose of damaged, spoiled and expired products.
- Generated signage for produce goods and performed price check functions.
Dairy Clerk
Good Earth Natural Food Store
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Redesigned refrigerator displays and rotation systems for 800+ dairy products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Cheesemonger
Whole Foods
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Education
Certification in Early Childhood Education -
College of Marin
Kentfield, CA06.2008
Associate of Arts - Art And Music Therapy
Landmark College
Putney, VT06.2000
Skills
- Inventory Management and Ordering
- Recipe Testing
- Menu Planning
- Food Safety
- Staff training and Mentoring
- Event Planning
- Branding
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Product Placement
- Outstanding Communication Skills
- Goals and performance
- Recruitment and hiring
Timeline
Store Manager
Osprey Seafood
11.2021 - 10.2022
Head Chef
Slide Ranch
03.2016 - 03.2021
Organic Food Broker and Warehouse Manager
Share Organics
01.2012 - 01.2016
Fish & Poultry Clerk
Good Earth Market
01.2008 - 01.2010
Cooking Instructor & Camp Counselor
Marin Primary
01.2006 - 01.2007
Organic School Lunch Educator/Server
Good Earth Natural Food Store
01.2004 - 01.2006
Produce Specialist
Good Earth Natural Food Store
01.2004 - 01.2006
Dairy Clerk
Good Earth Natural Food Store
01.2003 - 01.2004
Cheesemonger
Whole Foods
01.2000 - 01.2003
Owner, Founder, Executive Chef
Powers Catering
01.2000 - 01.2014
Certification in Early Childhood Education -
College of Marin
Associate of Arts - Art And Music Therapy
Landmark College
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