Victoria Leslie
Langdon,AB
Summary
I have a strong background in logistics and scheduling. I have a record of innovative menu development with adherence to Food Safety and AGLC regulations. I am customer driven and strive to provide a superior client experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Supervisor
the Canal at Delacour
Delacour, AB
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Create menu items, manage food expenses and supervise quality to ensure adherence to standards
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
- Provided effective orientation and training to each new associate and developed ongoing training programs, including food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Developed and implemented menus for catering events, and private parties.Maintained accurate records of daily transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Organized special events such as banquets, receptions, and other social functions to ensure successful execution of services.
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, inventory control, and ordering.cost management, menu planning and customer service.
Caterer
Play Golf Calgary Serenity Course
Rocky View, Alberta
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Off site preparation of food
- Ordered necessary supplies from vendors for catered events.
- Supervised the set up and breakdown of buffet lines
- Managed inventory of catering equipment including chafing dishes, serving utensils, linens.
- Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
- Developed menus and recipes according to client requests.
Sous Chef
Play Golf Calgary Heather Glen Golf Course
Calgary, Alberta
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Inventory
- Food prep in accordance to health guidelines
- Ensure the proper executionto of catered events from start to finish.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
Caterer
Meridian Resorts
Apache Junction, Arizona
04.2011 - 04.2015
- Seasonal work for a senior retirement community
- Ordered necessary supplies from vendors for catered events.
- Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
- Coordinated food service stations and venue accommodations, including setup, and tear-down of furniture and equipment per customer guidelines.
Sous Chef
Waiters on the Run
Calgary, Alberta
09.2010 - 10.2012
- Contract work as a sous chef for specialty events
- Cirque du Soleil - Kuzo
- Calgary Stampeders Red and White Club
- University of Calgary Faculty
- Telus Spark Science Center Opening
- Westin Hotel Calgary
- Bow Valley College
Education
High School Diploma -
St Francis High School
Calgary, ABEnglish Literature
University of Calgary
Calgary, NoneFrench
Ecole Francais
Granby, QCSkills
- Menu planning and costing
- Food safety
- Inventory controls sundries,liquor and groceries
- Staff management
- Food safety compliance
- Allergen awareness
- Banquet, Wedding and event planning
References
- Darryl Berntsen - Executive Chef 403 519 0554
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Supervisor
the Canal at Delacour
04.2021 - 10.2024
Caterer
Play Golf Calgary Serenity Course
06.2018 - 05.2021
Sous Chef
Play Golf Calgary Heather Glen Golf Course
04.2017 - 05.2021
Caterer
Meridian Resorts
04.2011 - 04.2015
Sous Chef
Waiters on the Run
09.2010 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
St Francis High School
English Literature
University of Calgary
French
Ecole Francais