Versatile professional with extensive experience in both culinary and accounting sectors. Offering a unique blend of culinary expertise, cost control, and financial management skills. Proven ability to monitor costs, manage inventory, analyze financial data, and optimize operational efficiency within the hospitality industry. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and administrative capabilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer/Restaurateur/Caterer
06.2012 - 12.2023
Provided customer service and culinary arts training
Managed a restaurant and catered for corporate events
Handled menu planning, food costing, and inventory control.
Administrative/Accounting Officer
Offshore Civil and Marine Inc
Canefield
02.2019 - 12.2020
Managed accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting
Developed and coordinated Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and training modules
Monitored costs and ensured timely reconciliation of accounts.
Restaurants Operations Manager/Area
Coach Fine Foods Inc
09.2010 - 05.2012
Managed three restaurant outlets; controlled costs and monitored inventory
Conducted training sessions on customer service and supervisory management
Achieved a 96% Mystery Shopper rating.
Hotel Operations Manager, Front Office
Anchorage Hotel, Whale Watch
01.2010 - 09.2010
Supervised Food & Beverage, , Accounting, and HR departments
Implemented cost control procedures and ensured compliance with financial policies.
Education
Certificate in Purchasing and Cost Control Management – ABHTI -
02.2024
Certificate in Project Management -
UWI
04.2021
Operational Excellence Training – Trinidad -
02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Culinary/Hospitality Management
Florida Culinary Institute
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
<ul><li>Certified General Accountants of Canada</li><li>Courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting, Business Law, Communications, Ethics, and Economics.</li></ul> -
ORACLE Accounting Software Training – OAS -
Skills
Key Competencies
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), QuickBooks, ORACLE Accounting Software, and Point of Sale (POS) Systems
Financial analysis, cost control, and budget management
Inventory management, purchasing, and cost optimization
Menu planning, food costing, and quality control
Effective communication and team leadership
Ability to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with financial and operational standards
Timeline
Administrative/Accounting Officer
Offshore Civil and Marine Inc
02.2019 - 12.2020
Trainer/Restaurateur/Caterer
06.2012 - 12.2023
Restaurants Operations Manager/Area
Coach Fine Foods Inc
09.2010 - 05.2012
Hotel Operations Manager, Front Office
Anchorage Hotel, Whale Watch
01.2010 - 09.2010
Certificate in Purchasing and Cost Control Management – ABHTI -
Certificate in Project Management -
UWI
Operational Excellence Training – Trinidad -
Bachelor of Science - Culinary/Hospitality Management
Florida Culinary Institute
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
<ul><li>Certified General Accountants of Canada</li><li>Courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting, Business Law, Communications, Ethics, and Economics.</li></ul> -
ORACLE Accounting Software Training – OAS -
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