Grace Kollar - Senior Catering Manager, Compass Group

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Work Background

Compass Group USASenior Catering Manager

Dec. 2021- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to organize around and complete projects. Cross functional teams include Operations, Marketing, Culinary, internal and external vendors, and corporate. - Maintain and execute quarterly seasonal menu planning, improvements to customer satisfaction and partner with other chefs on campus to create a cohesive program - Set up and drive program management functions including meeting leadership, deliverable tracking, reporting, escalation management, issue resolution, and others - Provide leadership in connecting the dots amongst the different business units. Recognize gaps and work with teams to fill them - Solve problems, give guidance, make tough judgment calls - Navigate gray areas of responsibility and make judgment calls on the best path forward - Immerse myself in the Bon Appetit Management Company brand and be able to uphold sustainablity standards - Bring positive energy and enthusiasm to the culinary team

The Contemporary CreativesBrand Assistant

Mar. 2021 - Mar. 2022Remote - Conduct analyses of social media \ trends, in order to develop stronger strategy goals - Strengthen brand awareness by developing successful marketing strategies for email, social media and print advertisements for internal clients - Managed and maintained In The Studio project where artists would promote their art/practice on Instagram and Pinterest

Bon Appétit Management CompanyCatering Manager

Apr. 2019 - Sep. 2020San Francisco Bay Area- Supervised operations related to catering events including logistics; quality improvement; operations, sanitation and all facility-related activities - Corresponded with various levels that included management, client, customer and associate levels; maintained positive client relationships - Administered vendor contracts and budgets per event and team - Executed seasonal menus with head chef and Director of Catering - Oversaw projects using software programs: Canva, Catertrax, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and Owners Management Systems

University of Southern CaliforniaCatering Administrator

Nov. 2018 - Mar. 2019Greater Los Angeles Area- Presented and scheduled meetings and events on-site - Arranged vendors for services such as linen, audio visual, floral's, temp staff and catering daily - Ensured purchase orders, signed contracts and internal requisitions were processed in a timely matter - Proofread and audited banquet event orders daily - Mapped out, updated, and tracked event changes - Prepared monthly, weekly or daily sales analysis for Senior Sales Manager

Kermit's Outlaw KtichenEvent Coordinator/ Kitchen Manager

Oct. 2017 - Oct. 2018Tupelo, Mississippi, United States- Informed executive chef and owner daily with changes to menu, recipes and employees - Outlined food design for each plate and menu - Recorded and maintained inventory/food costs - Tracked cost modifications with purchase orders - Chronicled recipes with quarterly updates - Directed and executed food preparation for onsite and off-site catering and service

Butcher Boyz CateringCatering Manager

Mar. 2016 - Oct. 2017Tupelo, MS- Customized food and beverage provision for functions and events - Chronicled recipes quarterly - Maintained catering and wait staff for on-site and off-site monthly - Established financial targets monthly with owners - Greeted customers daily with positive intention and attention

The CakeryBakery Production Manager

May. 2014 - May. 2016Oxford,MS- Positively communicated with a variety of customers under frequent interruptions - Provided an organized list of different marketing and public relations platforms to heighten awareness of the bakery state-wide - Prepared baked goods following recipes, taking orders, performing cashiering duties - Consulted with bridal parties regarding cake orders

University of MississippiMarketing Assistant

Dec. 2012 - Dec. 2013Oxford, MS- Hands on leadership, communications, customer service and public speaking - Conducted regular and special housing tours for prospective students and their families, orienting them to the culture of the university - Communicated to potential students in-person and through various technologies and social media. - Hosted open houses at the residence halls and campus events, representing the University in a professional and positive manner

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