Brianna Polasik
Northglenn
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in pastry arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Ready for challenging thought provoking work in a professional environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
La Belle French Bakery
02.2021 - Current
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Trained new kitchen staff on procedures and managed performance for multiple team members.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage and use of kitchen supplies.
- Conducted monthly inventories of ingredients and supplies on work floor.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- Improved employee retention rates through focused coaching and performance evaluations for career growth opportunities.
- and much more.
Server
Le Pain Quotidien
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and alcoholic beverages to enhance sales numbers.
- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables every shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Host / To-go Specialist / Server
Olive Garden
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
Target
Sales Floor Team Member
10.2012 - 05.2016
- Updated signage to reflect current prices and help promote target merchandise.
- Helped customers complete purchases, including processing payments and bagging items.
- Prepared products for sales floor by adding tags and readying pallets or restocking.
- Reviewed current planograms and end cap placements to properly merchandise items.
- Assisted customers based on currently available product, promotional and policy information.
- Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charter Oak High School
Covina, CA06.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Dependable
- Effective Communicator
- Calm Under Pressure
- Excellent Time-Management
- Quick Learner
- Detail Oriented
- Cheerful and Energetic
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Executive Chef
La Belle French Bakery
02.2021 - Current
Server
Le Pain Quotidien
05.2019 - 03.2020
Host / To-go Specialist / Server
Olive Garden
05.2016 - 05.2019
Target
Sales Floor Team Member
10.2012 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Charter Oak High School
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