ToShiba Bennett

Diligent and detail-oriented Hospitality and Culinary Leader with extensive experience managing high-volume operations, leading teams, and executing seamless events across diverse venues. Proven ability to oversee staff, improve workflows, maintain safety and quality standards, and exceed service expectations. Experienced in culinary production, event operations, and multi-site supervision.

Seeking an upper-management role where operational leadership, staff development, and hospitality excellence can drive organizational success.

Head Chef - Red Rabbit - Washington, DC

(2024-07)

• Develop menus with culturally relevant dishes for young audiences.
• Lead kitchen operations, conduct quality checks, and enforce sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, costs, and recipe development to support efficient operations.

Banquet Captain / Line Cook / Event Server - Instawork App - Washington, DC

(2021-11)

• Performed diverse roles including line cook, event chef, banquet captain, server, runner, and dishwasher.
• Executed events at high-end venues: Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Hilton, Line DC Hotel, Congressional Country Club, and more.
• Led event teams, coordinated setup/breakdown, and ensured consistent service quality.

Hospitality Associate Intern - U.S. Naval Academy - Annapolis, MD

(2024-01 - 2024-05)

• Supervised events according to BEO and client requirements.
• Coordinated food delivery, dietary accommodations, and meal plating.
• Collaborated across service and kitchen teams to ensure smooth operation.

Food Service Supervisor - K–12 by Elior - Washington, DC

(2023-08 - 2024-05)

• Oversaw kitchen production, meal compliance, inventory, and ordering.
• Led staff conducted daily huddles and completed operational documentation.

Server Supervisor - Revolution Foods - Cheverly, MD

(2012-12 - 2021-05)

• Supervised 19 servers across 10 school sites and ensured compliance in safety and quality.
• Managed catering orders and special events while maintaining food safety standards.

Cook III - Wegmans - Lanham, MD

(2011-09 - 2015-04)

• Prepared Asian dishes, sushi, and catering platters while maintaining food safety logs.
• Executed menu items consistently following Wegmans standards and batch cooking procedures.

Concierge - InterSolutions - Washington, DC

(2006-01 - 2011-03)

• Managed resident relations, visitor registration, package logs, and security monitoring.
• Handled administrative duties using Microsoft Office and coordinated service requests.

Bachelor's - Business Administration - University of Baltimore (2025)

Certificate - Event Planning & Catering Management - Anne Arundel CC (2020 - 2024)

Associate Degree - Hospitality Management - Anne Arundel CC (2019 - 2024)

Certificate - Culinary Arts - Anne Arundel CC (2007 - 2011)