Owner/Kitchen Manager/Chef
Coven Market
Hamilton, Ontario
06.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a community-focused grocery store.
- Coordinated inventory management
- Trained staff on customer service, executing recipes, food safety, best practices, and store procedures.
- Prepared and standardized recipes for consistent food quality.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies
- Oversaw cash handling and financial transactions at point of sale.
- Fostered relationships with local vendors to source quality products.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Prepared monthly schedules to verify proper coverage within fiscal guidelines.