Heather Casebolt
Lincoln
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 10 years of restaurant and catering experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Chef
Kabredlo's Property
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepared and served daily meals for over 50 employees daily
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prepared meals and desserts from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat happiness.
Chef
Greek House Chefs
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Food and Beverage Director
The Kindler Hotel
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers
- Maintained compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training and facility opening inspections.
- Maximized profitability with strategic food and beverage menu pricing
Food and Beverage Manager
Country Inn And Suites
10.2015 - 02.2019
- Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new employees, selecting top talent to join our team.
- Met, planned and executed banquet events with the highest client communication in our four banquet facilities
- Organized successful special events that contributed to increased sales figures.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patrons, adhering health code regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NEAssociate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NESkills
- Client relationship building
- Customized menus
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Personal Chef
Kabredlo's Property
05.2023 - 11.2024
Chef
Greek House Chefs
10.2019 - 03.2023
Food and Beverage Director
The Kindler Hotel
02.2019 - 10.2019
Food and Beverage Manager
Country Inn And Suites
10.2015 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Southeast Community College
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Southeast Community College
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