Susan Strange

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ABOUT SUSAN STRANGE

CATERING CONSULTANT | CATERERResults-driven Catering Consultant who combines a passion for culinary arts with 30+ years of experience in catering. Proven success in catering production, menu creation, concept development, kitchen safety, inventory management, and catering sales. CORE COMPETENCIES AND ACHIEVEMENTSConcept Development and Implementation. Developed restaurant concept and implemented management strategy. Owned multiple successful restaurants and catering facilities. P&L Responsibility. Managed day-to-day operations utilizing P&L reporting to ensure profitability and minimize spend, reduce operating cost, and increase growth. Managed bids and operations budget.Menu Creation and Preparation. Maintained sole responsibility for menu creation, preparation, presentation, and food service delivery. Inventory and Labor Cost Controls. Implemented cost controls to monitor and control inventory and labor costs. Partnered with operations leadership to ensure profitability of events and business operations. Banquet and Catering Production. Met with prospective clients to identify event scope, build menu options, and plan resource allocation for event execution. Kitchen Sanitation, Safety & Security. Ensured kitchen operations, safety, and sanitation procedures aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. Food and Beverage Procurement. Scouted and selected top vendors to procure high quality food, beverage, and wine selections. Managed vendor relationships and ensured prompt payment of invoices.