Adalberto (Bert) D. Toralti
Placerville, CA 95667
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Recently relocated to Placerville, CA. Seeking employment in the Food Industry, open to opportunities in other industries.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results oriented hospitality professional with a deep background in the industry.
Food Service Director with over 25 years’ restaurant and senior living food programs experience.
Staff development and promotion.
Administrator of inventory management, menu development, interpretation of profit and loss statements.
Expert in new restaurant establishment, overall kitchen setup, hiring and training staff members on back and front of the house duties to ensure smooth business flow.
Trouble-shooter and problem-solver on food and labor cost reduction.
Decision-maker, team-player, motivator, and cost-conscious chef.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 – Present: Diamond Terrace, Clayton CA (The Michaels Organization)
Food Service Director
Handles all aspects of the business including back of the house, front of the house, ordering, scheduling, and staff management.
Creates and serves diverse menus that are well received by the residents.
Encourages teamwork and promotes professional growth of staff members.
Works closely with the Executive Director to support marketing and social activities.
2014 - 2015, managed the food service for branch organization, Park Kingsburg Retirement Apartments in the Fresno area.
2011 – 2014: Northern California Distributor of Repicci’s Italian Ice
Sole proprietor
Responsible for product marketing and business development.
Event coordination and staff management for direct sales.
Establishment and management of client relationships.
Budget allocation and bookkeeping oversite.
2007 – 2011: Eskaton Senior Residences and Services, Brentwood, CA
Food Service Director
Responsible for dining services management including back of the house, front of the house, and special occasion catering functions.
Coordination with senior management, marketing, and activities management for strategic initiatives.
Consistent interaction with residents to recognize special diets and need to ensure highest service quality.
Staff development enabling excellent organizational efficiency, utilizing teamwork and integration with other areas of the business.
2004 – 2007: Sunrise Senior Living, Walnut Creek, California Food Service Coordinator
Managed the food service department that encompassed staff hiring and management, and day-to-day operations.
Created efficiencies by identifying ways to stretch the budget, and to provide the best possible menu options for the residents.
Enabled an overall team effort by encouraging team-building.
Initiated better sanitation practices that provided better working environment for the staff, and safer living environment for the residents.
2002 – 2004: Belmont Village, San Jose, California
Chef Manager
Responsible for the overall management of Senior Assisted Living internal restaurant.
Opened facilities, hired kitchen and service personnel
Day-to-day management of all restaurant activities including schedules, inventory, training and special menus.
Managed restaurant budget within given corporate guidelines.
Coordination with Learning Director for special activities such as food demonstrations and catering events.
1998 – 2001: DiNapoli’s Restaurant, South San Francisco, California
Head Chef
Responsible for back of the house, working with others to ensure high standards of restaurant reputation and product quality.
Daily specials creation that provided dynamic varieties and attracted restaurant goers.
Procured high quality products within allowable budget.
1997 – 1998 Chevy’s Fresh Mex, Newark, California
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Responsible for procurement.
Management of 20 staff members to handle daily food preparation and sanitation.
Reduction of waste and cost.
1974 – 1996
Various Restaurant Positions
Started restaurant career as a dishwasher for the Charter House Restaurant in Buffalo NY.
Developed preparation, presentation, and management skills at various restaurants in Buffalo.
In Dallas TX, leveraged previous experience to work with Brinker International to open the first Macaroni Grill in Plano TX. Subsequently opened multiple other Macaroni Grills across the country.
EDUCATION
1984 Erie County Community College, Buffalo, New York, Associates Degree, Food Service Administration