1. Gail E. Patak
13770 Devan Lee Dr., N
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Cell: 904-762-4114
gepatak@gmail.com
Strengths
Building strong vendor relationships
Problem solving and multi-tasking
Highly qualified in staff training and implemental procedures
Strong food and wine knowledge emphasizing plant based diet
IEWP Certification
FOOD for LIFE Instructor Certification with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Exceptional team building skills
Great talent forcreating diverse atmosphereswithin restaurants, catering events, retaillocations, and galleries
EXPERIENCE
Owner-Chef Garden Truck Café
Jacksonville, Florida April 2014-February 2016
Developed specialized restaurant concept
Trained staff and developed procedures
Built strong customer base through social networking
Develop Plant based recipes
Designed aesthetics with café design
Event planning with non-profits for fundraising events
Self Employed Event Planner/Restaurant Consultant
Florida and Alabama March 2006-Present
Planned corporate Holiday events; from planning, setup, and completion
Developed theme parties
Worked with clients and chefs in developing menus
Planned spaces for events, utilizing areas for optimal use
Hired staff for events
Planned and designed invitations for events, coordinating guest lists
Did all aspects of setups for large scale events; including decorations and seating
Created floral arrangements and all other aspects of decorations for all levels of events
Trained Front of the house staff (Host, Wait, Bar) for new restaurants
Developed and trained Baker/Pastry to create Dessert menu and execution
Trained pastry staff to convert traditional dessert items to vegan alternatives
Developed vegan savory menu items as healthy alternatives
Owner of Creatif Events by Gail
Pier 1
Birmingham,Alabama February 2010-June 2011
Part-time Sales Leader/Management Member
Conducted and led all staff training and conducted group interviews
2. Responsible for opening and closing
Handled all cash receipts and POS
Prepared store for sales events
Assisted in preparing and completing store transitions
Received merchandise truck utilizing skills to insure promptness and organization
Blue Pepper Gourmet Market/ Island Bakehouse
Fort Myers, Florida & Sanibel, Florida March 2000 to May 2006
Owner/Baker, Merchandiser/Catering Manager
Created and developed bakery and coffee house with an emphasis on vegetarian items
Designed retail and kitchen layoutto maximize sellingspace
Prepared all baked goods and pastries
Developed prepared foods to go and off premise catering
Purchased all functional artand giftwareitems for market
Created a very stronggourmet basket business within market
Responsiblefor all merchandisingand displays
Instrumental in development of café within market
Wrote trainingmanuals,structured servicedevelopment, and hired all staff and managers for café
Ran shifts fromopen to closefor café with seatingfor 50-60 people
Helped to develop all menus includingcoffeebar
Worked with catering clients to set up menus and all aspects of events
Designed theme parties and trained staff for caterings includingwineand menu selections
Get Fired Up Pottery Studio and Art Gallery
Bonita Springs, Florida January 1997 to February 2000
Owner/Artist
Created and developed pottery studio and Artist Gallery
Created artpieces (paintings,clay sculptures,hand-madetiles) for resale
Began artclasses for adultsand children
Developed artists and displayed pieces for various artvenues
Designed, installed,and created kitchen and bath tiles for clients
Outback Steakhouse
Tampa, Florida and Southeast Florida May 1988 to August 1994
Trainer/ Manager
Started as bartender and moved to Key employee
Trained staff and responsiblefor all frontof the house duties
Worked with kitchen staff to insurequality and customer satisfaction
Promoted to AssistantManager
Responsiblefor all schedulingand budgets
Trained all personnel and coordinated with managers for positiveguest and employee experiences
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