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Leah Davidoff

Squamish

Summary

Events Coordinator and Restaurant Manager with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor negotiations. Passionate about creating exceptional client experiences through careful planning and execution. Hardworking culinary professional bringing proven experience in high-volume dining restaurants. Innovative and resourceful team player with expertise in creative menu development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Food & Beverage Manager

Sea to Sky Gondola
Squamish, British Columbia
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, including staff scheduling and managment meetings, inventory control, cost management, and customer service.

Restaurant Manager and Special Events Coordinator

Gratzia
Kibbitz Haogen
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed and coordinated all events preparations, communicated and worked closely with clients to ensure that their requirements were met.
  • Liaised with vendors, negotiated contracts, coordinated payments and supervised event activities.
  • Day of Event, Oversaw set-up, execution for reception and ceremonies.
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

Restaurant Manager

Yamas
Kfar Vitkin
06.2017 - 10.2021
  • Addressed customer concerns, complaints and questions, resulting in outstanding customer service ratings.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and oversaw opening and closing of restaurant.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.

Restaurant Manager and Special Events Coordinator

Cafe Europa
Tel Aviv
01.2015 - 02.2017

Restaurant of Chef Sharon Cohen

  • Managed a team of 100+ employees.
  • Created various wine and cocktails menus.
  • Opened Sharon Cohen's pop up restaurant (Hashipudiah) where I created the cocktail menu, trained staff, menu design and interior design of restaurant. Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations

Cook

Machneh Yehuda
Jerusalem
11.2014 - 12.2015
  • Chef Assaf Granit and Uri Navon (owner of several restaurants including Shabour Paris (michelin star).
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Education

Professional Chef

Bishulim – The Israeli Institute of Culinary Arts
Tel Aviv
08-2014

High School Diploma -

Oudtshoorn High School
South Africa
12-2005

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hebrew
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Full Professional

Timeline

Food & Beverage Manager

Sea to Sky Gondola
04.2023 - 10.2024

Restaurant Manager and Special Events Coordinator

Gratzia
09.2021 - 06.2022

Restaurant Manager

Yamas
06.2017 - 10.2021

Restaurant Manager and Special Events Coordinator

Cafe Europa
01.2015 - 02.2017

Cook

Machneh Yehuda
11.2014 - 12.2015

Professional Chef

Bishulim – The Israeli Institute of Culinary Arts

High School Diploma -

Oudtshoorn High School
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