YOHANNAH ARIA
Summary
Hardworking, positive and energetic culinary professional. Highly knowledgeable about restaurant and kitchen processes, controlling budgets, boosting business profiles and maintaining productivity in a fast paced environment. Seeking to maintain a full-time position utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem solving analyses. Forward-thinking individual offering more than eight years of experience working in the hospitality industry. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations. Adaptable and innovative with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Ritz-Carlton Toronto
08.2021 - Current
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare them for demanding roles.
- Managing and tracking KPI for a shift.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity by 30%.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures. Resulting in higher satisfaction rates amongst new hires.
Owner/Managing Director
Chef Yohs Catering
04.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and proposed optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Generated and maintained new leads.
Cook
Don Alfonso 1890 / Liberty Entertainment Group
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Learned under two star Michelin Chefs Laccrino and Ernesto Alfonso.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Enhanced leadership and team work skills, in a high stakes environment.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Cook
Amici Trattoria
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Sales Representative
Groupe Dynamite
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Exceeding daily, weekly and monthly sales goals. Over 50-75%.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
Education
Culinary Management Diploma
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2018
High School Diploma -
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate
Ajax, ON2013
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Zoom
- Public Speaking and strong communication skills
- Knowledgeable on industry trends
- Proficient leadership skills
- Managing and training teams
Certification
Food handlers and sanitation -2022
Sole proprietorship License - 2021
Smart Serve- 2020
First AID and CPR certification- 2019
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Ritz-Carlton Toronto
08.2021 - Current
Owner/Managing Director
Chef Yohs Catering
04.2021 - Current
Cook
Don Alfonso 1890 / Liberty Entertainment Group
01.2019 - 03.2021
Cook
Amici Trattoria
01.2017 - 12.2018
Sales Representative
Groupe Dynamite
01.2016 - 06.2018
Culinary Management Diploma
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate
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