RODNEY WARD
#37 Ealing Grove Christ Church,Barbados
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SALES AND MARKETING TRAINEE
Little Good Harbour/ The Fish Pot Restaurant / Atlantis Hotel
07.2023 - Current
- 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
- Maximized 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
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize 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 steakhouse
- 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
- Uphold 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 briefings before service with both kitchen and restaurant staff.
- Proficient in Opera Management System and Microsoft office suite
- Training of staff members and menu development.
CHURCH PASTORAL WORKER
Universal Church
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Directed activities of staff to maximize service availability and play to teams' strengths
- Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen or expand offerings
- Assisted with immigration applications
- Assisted customers with various needs
- Graphic design and Event planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management With International Business
Cave Hill Campus04-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Barbados Community College
Marine Gardens 11-2018
General Catering Certificate
Barbados Community College
Marine Gardens11-2014
Skills
● Culinary Expertise
● Creativity
● Attention to Detail
● Leadership Skills
● Team Collaboration
● Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- Airport Infrastructure
L&T EduTech/Coursera
Status: Present
- O.P JINDAL University/Coursea
Power and foreign Policy in International Relation
- 06/05/2024
- Disaster, Crisis and Preparedness Communication
University At Albany/Coursea
-07/02/2024
- Management and Leadership
Arizona State University / Coursera - 10/2022
- The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital Garage - 10/2021
Accomplishments
● Department of Emergency Management volunteer
● Staff Sergeant 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
● 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/ The Fish Pot Restaurant / Atlantis Hotel
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 Science - Management With International Business
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Barbados Community College
General Catering Certificate
Barbados Community College
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