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Latoya Taylor-Sears
Assistant Director of Graduate Facilities at Stanford University
Latoya Taylor-Sears is the Assistant Director of Graduate Facilities at Stanford University.1 She is a seasoned professional in the food and hospitality industry with over 23 years of experience.
Education and Expertise
Latoya holds a degree in Hospitality Management and Tourism in F&B, Restaurant/Food Services Management from California State University - East Bay. Her extensive background in food court management includes overseeing four restaurant operations and managing third-party vendors such as Starbucks, Panda Express, and Subway.
Skills and Achievements
Latoya's professional skills encompass:
- Excellent management abilities, including franchised licensing
- Monthly inventory management
- Ingredient and supply ordering
- Maintenance requests for vendors and operations
- Daily FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation to minimize costs
- Logistics management
She has demonstrated leadership by creating schedules for up to 30 employees and training both front-of-house and back-of-house staff on employee and food safety protocols.
Recognition
Latoya's commitment to exceptional service has been recognized within Stanford University. She received the top award in the R&DE department for Exemplary Service, highlighting her dedication to maintaining a high-level customer experience.
Latoya Taylor-Sears is known for being an excellent team player, and her extensive experience in food and hospitality management makes her a valuable asset in her role as Assistant Director of Graduate Facilities at Stanford University.
