Inventory Manager - CACAO BARRY - DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE - Montréal, QC
(2022-01 - 2025-12)
- Tracking and updating stock levels using software and manual audits.
- Forecasting future inventory needs based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
- Organizing and optimizing warehouse layout. Forklift operation.
- Inventory software used (Avantage PME, ERP, Excel)
- Compliance with safety standards and deadlines.
- Professional response to customer inquiries by email, providing product information and personalized recommendations to support purchasing decisions.
- In-person visits to bakeries and food service establishments to present product samples, explain offerings, and drive sales conversion.
Sous-Chef Supervisor - UNIVERSITÉ CONCORDIA - Résidence Gray Nuns - Montréal, QC
(2019-01 - 2022-12)
- Supervising batch preparation, food presentation, and service logistics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in residential and university dining rooms.
- Managing inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Training and supervising staff, including cooks, prep workers, and dishwashers.
- Implementing food safety protocols, allergen management procedures, and hygiene standards.
- Collaborating with nutritionists and food service managers to meet dietary and sustainability goals.
- Acting as a key liaison between culinary operations and administrative teams, contributing to strategic planning, event coordination, and special accommodations.
- Fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment.
Sous-Chef - COZY CAFÉ - Hudson, QC
(2016-01 - 2019-12)
- Food preparation and assistance with menu creation.
- Assisting the head chef in daily kitchen operations for lunch and dinner service.
- Substituting in the kitchen in the absence of the executive chef.
- Contributing to inventory control, supply ordering, and expiration date verification to minimize food waste.
- Supervising kitchen staff, delegating tasks, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Assisting with scheduling, payroll entry, and performance evaluations.
