Rodney Ward
Bridgetown
Summary
To obtain a challenging position within your company, where I can enhance my skills, knowledge and expertise. Takes on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Marketing Trainee
Little Good Harbour/ There Fish Pot Restaurant
07.2023 - Current
- Trainee programme Answer guest calls and resolved queries promptly and politely
- Apply conflict management to stressed and concerned customers
- Greeted guests warmly and professionally for positive first impressions
- Applied conflict management to stressed and concerned customers.
- Work with online travel agents (OTA).
Chef De Partie
Little Good Harbour / The FishPot Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas
- Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures
- Collaborated with Executive chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events
- Experimented with new dishes while incorporating customer feedback
- Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability
- Maximised restaurant capacity by coordinating seamless, efficient meal services.
Private Chef
Airedale Mansion
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce
- Mentors to upcoming culinary student
- Designed special menus for events and holidays and coordinated all aspect of catering requirements
- Produced five star fine dining style food with impeccable presentation skills.
Chef De Partie
Sugar Bay Barbados
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Supervisor in charge of the steak house
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control
- Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation
- Inspected completed work and stations to verify conformance with standards
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Social Media
The Sandpiper Hotel (SLH) & Coral Reef Club
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Upheld best working practices through continued dedication to high-quality, timely content.
- Editing content for use on social media platforms Produced photo and video content with excellent editing skills.
Chef
The Sandpiper Hotel (SLH)
12.2015 - 01.2022
- Head Dinner Line Chef Ensures that production, preparation and presentation of food are always of the highest quality Produces own work in accordance with deadlines and encourages others in achieving this aim Expedites food to the pass when called upon Verifies that all food at the point of delivery is of the highest quality
- Ensures that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen
- Inventory management Conduct staff briefing before service with both kitchen and restaurant staff Proficient in Opera Management system, Microsoft office suite
- Training of staff members and menu development.
Church Pastoral Worker
Universal Church
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths
- Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen or expand offerings
- Assisted with immigration application Assisted customers with various needs Graphic designing Event planning
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Management With International Business
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill Campus, BarbadosHotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Specialization (Short Course) -
Essec Business School/ Coursera
Management and Leadership (Short Course) -
Arizona State University / Coursera
10.2022
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing -
Google Digital Garage
10.2021
Associate Degree In Culinary Arts -
Barbados Community College
11.2018
General Catering Certificate -
Barbados Community College
11.2014
Skills
- Culinary Expertise
- Creativity
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation And Reporting
Accomplishments
- Department of Emergency Management volunteer
- Staff Sargent Barbados cadet corps
References
- MR. CHRISTOPHE POUPARDIN, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE FISHPOT, (246) 439-3000 / (246) 234 5052
- MS. CHERISE OSBOURNE, RESTAURANT CAPTAIN TRAINER, BCC HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE, (246) 228-5389 / (246) 237-9893
Hobbies and Interests
- Innovative Food Techniques- E.g., Molecular Gastronomy
- Volunteering
- Personal Financial Planning
- Reading
- Traveling
- Exploring
- Graphic Designing
- Photography
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Trainee
Little Good Harbour/ There Fish Pot Restaurant
07.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Little Good Harbour / The FishPot Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Sugar Bay Barbados
08.2022 - 10.2022
Private Chef
Airedale Mansion
01.2021 - Current
Social Media
The Sandpiper Hotel (SLH) & Coral Reef Club
01.2018 - 01.2022
Chef
The Sandpiper Hotel (SLH)
12.2015 - 01.2022
Church Pastoral Worker
Universal Church
01.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Management With International Business
University of The West Indies
Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Specialization (Short Course) -
Essec Business School/ Coursera
Management and Leadership (Short Course) -
Arizona State University / Coursera
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing -
Google Digital Garage
Associate Degree In Culinary Arts -
Barbados Community College
General Catering Certificate -
Barbados Community College
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