Katherine Browne
Brodick,Isle of Arran
Summary
Resourceful individual that demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills to create smooth-running kitchen environment. Focuses on delighting diners with tasty, attractive food items. Cares about taste, visual appeal and diner preferences when crafting dishes. Multitasks and manages time well to handle high tempo work.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Kate's Place
Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using sustainable, locally sourced produce.
- Tracked and sourced supplies to keep ingredients fresh and minimise waste.
- Utilised marketing opportunities and platforms to promote restaurant services and dishes.
- Purchased ingredients and supplies to maintain stock and inventory.
- Designed presentation and plating standards to promote quality.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen and waiting staff to facilitate smooth, efficient service outcomes.
- Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Harnessed tools and technologies, streamlining restaurant operations.
Guest House Manager
Allandale House
Brodick, North Ayrshire
06.2023 - Current
- Achieved excellent customer reviews on various partner channels
- Built trusted relationships with clients to achieve outstanding customer loyalty.
- Received visitors, answered telephone calls and coordinated special services for busy owners.
- Provided meticulous, timely cleaning services, continually meeting guest demands.
Owner/Operator
School-Link
Johannesburg , South Africa
01.2011 - 08.2017
- Launched a transport service which took school students to and from their homes. When it was sold in 2017, there were 6 buses in operation carrying 150 children per day.
- Involved in all aspects of the business from route planning to vehicle maintenance and staff management.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Designed and implemented marketing and sales strategies that led to revenue growth.
- Maintained strong working relationships with schools, employees and clients.
- Recruited and trained staff members.
Education
Diploma in Hotel Management - Hotel Management
Hotel School, Johannesburg
South Africa 01/1996 - 12/1999
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Inventory control
- Forecasting and planning
- Produce purchasing
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Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Kate's Place
06.2023 - Current
Guest House Manager
Allandale House
06.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
School-Link
01.2011 - 08.2017
Diploma in Hotel Management - Hotel Management
Hotel School, Johannesburg
01/1996 - 12/1999
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