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Katie Macbeth

Okanagan

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in detail oriented and quality remote operations. Experienced with fine dining and seasonal cuisine.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Lodge Manager

Pennask Lake Fishing and Game Club
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Established and maintained high standards to ensure the best possible member experience within a remote private fishing lodge
  • Managed budgets, inventory control, and purchasing to optimize financial performance while maintaining quality standards.
  • Receiving and managing the seasonal bookings of member and guests of 2400-2500 room nights. Billing and assisting the bookkeeping of revenue.
  • Cultivated a positive workplace atmosphere that boosted employee morale and resulted in higher retention rates among staff. Responsible for live- in accommodation and meals for 14 employees.

Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager

Pennask Lake Lodge
05.2018 - 10.2024
  • Creating and executing from scratch fine dining 3 course dinners for up to 33 members of a private club
  • Creating seasonal menus (Spring, Summer and Fall) with a local focus while sourcing local producers and the highest quality ingredients.
  • Providing training, recipes and execution instruction to kitchen team while listening to new ideas and encouraging creativity.
  • Accommodating club members with dietary restrictions, while maintaining quality of meals
  • Setting the standard of a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department sanitation and safety.
  • Providing nourishing and cost mindful staff meals for up to 15 staff members.

Chef de Partie

RauDZ Regional Table
Kelowna
2015 - 2018

Education

Level 1& 2 - Professional Cook

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
10.2019

Professional Cook

Okanagan College
Kelowna
2018 - 2019

Certification

  • Food Safety Level II
  • First Aid Level 3 with CPR & AED
  • Wine and Spirit Education Certificate: Level 2
  • Professional Development Studies: Public Speaking Certificate 2024
  • Professional Development Studies: Certified Group Fitness instructor 2024

Timeline

Lodge Manager

Pennask Lake Fishing and Game Club
05.2022 - 10.2024

Professional Cook

Okanagan College
2018 - 2019

Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager

Pennask Lake Lodge
05.2018 - 10.2024

Chef de Partie

RauDZ Regional Table
2015 - 2018

Level 1& 2 - Professional Cook

Vancouver Community College
Katie Macbeth