Teresa Ford
Coventry
Summary
Expert in table setting standards and event planning with a strong grasp of restaurant ethics. Successfully managed inspections and streamlined operations, including table booking systems. Skilled in communication, staff training, recruitment, and management. Focused on improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective employee scheduling and development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Restaurant manager
Self employed
Lemington, Warwickshire
2000.03 - 2026.10
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, reduced customer waiting time.
- Implemented new menus, improved dining experience.
- Liaised effectively with all departments, ensured seamless operation flow from kitchen to tables.
- Tracked key performance indicators on a weekly basis; identified areas needing improvement.
- Increased table turnover rate with efficient floor management.
- Coordinated events and parties to increase restaurant revenue.
- Trained new team members, enhanced service quality.
Education
City and guilds level 1 and 2 - Catering
Henley college
Coventry 09/1983 - 06/1986
Cardinal Wiseman Girls School
Coventry Skills
- Table setting standards
- Event planning prowess
- Restaurant ethics understanding
- Handling inspections successfully
- Efficient organiser
- Table booking system operation
- Communication excellence
- Staff training
- Service-orientated
- Recruitment and training
- Staff management
- Employee scheduling
Affiliations
- Reading walking my dogs
Certification
Food hygiene level 2
maintaining a level 5 food hygiene rating
Timeline
Restaurant manager
Self employed
2000.03 - 2026.10
City and guilds level 1 and 2 - Catering
Henley college
09/1983 - 06/1986
Cardinal Wiseman Girls School