Kristofer Chirco
Brooklyn, NY *****
**************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Highly experienced and successful shop manager with 24 years of progressive leadership experience in one of the oldest bakeries in Brooklyn, New York . Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities. Dedicated Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization and productivity of business.
Work History
October 1997 to Current
Lords Bakery Inc Brooklyn, NY
Bakery Manager
Certified in food protection by NYC Dept of health and mental hygiene Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises. Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales. Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods. Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently. Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs. Assisted bakers with procuring necessary ingredients from inventory area during high-volume periods with demanding order levels.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality. Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols. Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
Trained new bakery staff on company policies.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Coordinated and organized all restaurant inventory. Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships. Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods. Continuously maintained accurate accounts and cash drawers. Skills
Recipe creation and conversion
Recipe development
Employee scheduling
Food management experience
Workflow planning
Budgeting
Scheduling
Cost controls
Strategic planning
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Safe food handling
Education
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York Brooklyn, NY Associate Of Business Administration