Lisa Kuiper
Fort St. John,Canada
Summary
- With over 12 years of experience in banquet and restaurant service, thriving in dynamic hospitality environments.
- Expertise includes kitchen management, banquet service, pasta preparation, catering, and event coordination.
- Certified in FoodSafe Level 1 & 2 (2024),
- SmartServe (2011), and Level 2 First Aid + CPR C (2023).
- Strong organizational and supervisory skills, dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
- Experienced in multicultural and high-pressure work environments, able to remain calm and succeed under challenging circumstances.
- Detail-oriented professional, taking pride in creating delicious dishes while prioritizing food handling regulations and procedures for safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pasta Chef
Capone's Restaurant
01.2007
- Prepared and cooked a variety of pasta dishes to order
- Maintained kitchen sanitation, food safety compliance, and inventory management
Waitress
Auto's Restaurant
01.1988
- Delivered excellent table service in a busy restaurant setting
- Maintained a high standard of customer service and multitasked efficiently
Banquet Server
Best Western Inns
01.1985 - 01.1997
- Provided high-quality banquet service for weddings, conferences, and corporate events
- Responsible for event setup, food and beverage service, and post-event clean-up
- Worked directly with event coordinators to ensure guest satisfaction
Kitchen Manager
Camp Northland, Camp White Pine, Camp Ramah
06.1985 - 08.1988
- Supervised kitchen operations and meal services for large camp populations
- Ordered supplies, managed kitchen staff, and ensured dietary needs were met
- Delivered high-volume meal production while maintaining safety and nutritional standards
Education
Graduate Diploma - Education
University of the Sunshine Coast
01.2008
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English and Family Studies
University of Western Ontario
London, ON01.2007
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Banquet Service
- Catering Service
- Event Planning
- Event Execution
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Team collaboration strength
- Adaptability under pressure
- Multitasking efficiency
- Continuous learning mindset
Certification
- FoodSafe Level 1 & 2, 01/01/24
- Level 2 First Aid + CPR C, 01/01/23
- SmartServe Certification, 01/01/11
Skills Highlights
- Created and served authentic pasta dishes at Capone's Restaurant (Queensland, AU)
- Managed full kitchen operations, inventory, and staffing at multiple summer camps
- Ensured food safety, quality standards, and efficient kitchen operations
- Delivered high-quality banquet service at Best Western Inns (London, ON) for a variety of events, Coordinated setup, service, and teardown for weddings, corporate functions, and private events
- Maintained superior guest satisfaction and event flow coordination
- Organized and executed catering for large-scale events, including turkey dinners for 250+ guests
- Coordinated festive luncheons, private luncheons, and special functions
- Ensured seamless event delivery, food quality, and exceptional service standards
- Supervised, trained, and motivated kitchen and service staff, Handled guest needs and resolved concerns promptly and professionally
- Fostered a welcoming, efficient, and customer-focused environment
Timeline
Pasta Chef
Capone's Restaurant
01.2007
Waitress
Auto's Restaurant
01.1988
Kitchen Manager
Camp Northland, Camp White Pine, Camp Ramah
06.1985 - 08.1988
Banquet Server
Best Western Inns
01.1985 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English and Family Studies
University of Western Ontario
Graduate Diploma - Education
University of the Sunshine Coast
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