2015 resume
- 1. Carole Garrigos 3301 flag avenue south Minneapolis, MN. 55426 caroleg@me.com 612.382.6660 Seeking a creative and challenging position within the world of hospitality.Strong work ethic, passion for food, calm and collected under pressure and love for people. creative and thoughtful in my expression. Strong ties to the Twin Cities community and extensive professional experiences are a main asset for my success. Mill valley kitchen/marin 2011-2014 Worked as a manager and private dining sales for these wonderful Minneapolis restaurants. Managed the lunch service as well as all the private dining for both locations. Responsibilities included accommodating the needs of all the guests, developing menus for private events, customer service and follow-up. Managing a daily staff of 20-40. Daily duties of a ever so busy restaurant. Posh foods llc. 2009-2012 Developed and produced specialty food products. Began at a farmers market and made my way to all high end grocery stores in the metro area with poshtarts.( a sweet and or savory filled hand held pie) Managed a production kitchen and worked alongside staff to execute the makings of the product. Ordering, prep, dishwashing, delivering, in store demos, sales and marketing. Carmens Kitchen 2000-presentMinneapolis, MN.Founder and DeveloperIt started with kids cooking and it evolved into a full fledged catering company. Catering events from 10 to 200. Client luncheons, small dinner parties, holiday events and fundraisers. ranges from design companies, ladies *Full service catering from 10-300 guests *Creative, innovative with heart *Customized events for my clients -theme, consultation, food and beverage, venue, entertainment D辿cor and staffing
- 2. *Lead a team of professionals to execute successful events*20 years of contacts in the community: rentals, floral, staffing, entertainment *Designing menus to enhance and exceed clients expectations*Kids cooking: birthday parties, events and classes*Contributing to fundraising and charitable organizations General Mills Minneapolis Campus Freelance Work On call food technician *assisting in food styling department*developing and testing recipes*brought in per project to join team to create recipes 2007-present Good Day Caf辿 2006-2007 Golden Valley, MN.Webb EnterprisesSenior General Manager Good Day Caf辿 is a new dining concept in Golden Valley, MN. Warm and welcoming bar. dining experience for breakfast lunch and take-out. It has a retail area and coffee Hired to start up new restaurant concept. Develop, create and execute until opening day. *contribute to design of back of the house and front of the house *menu conception and recipe development *establish procedures and staff manuals*hiring and training of opening team*created and directed the purchasing for a successful retail area *propping and staging of retail display and visual impact areas *set the tone for a successful, motivated and respectful team *personal style and passion for restaurant business Ciao Bella Restaurant 2000-2006 Bloomington, MN.Webb EnterprisesFood Server *worked as a server for a high volume, fast paced, successful restaurant* developed wonderful rapport with customers creating great relationships for repeat business*love of food and wine that emotes to the guest *calm presence and high standards of service *team player Food Works, Inc.St Paul, MNChef Andrew Zimmern Assistant for specific projects from trade shows, food styling to production of product for specific events.
- 3. Other Professional Skills: * 25 plus years of restaurant, food, catering experience* Event consulting service* Member of Woman Who Really Cook*graduate of Minnesota technical institute commercial Foods program *foodie certification for deep water aerobics instructor * assisted/styled on Famous Daves cookbook* established relationships with clients and vendors * Minneapolis native *Spanish speaking References: Darren Ennis Sheba Design and Production 612.875.3229 Lili Hall Knock Inc. 612.991.6930 lynn blumnethal, lyn Blumenthal casting 612.338.0369