Executive Chef Purchasing

Nicholas Leszczynski

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Tonawanda, N.Y. 14223

412-***-****

Canterbury Woods Retirement Community – Williamsville/Gates Circle 2016 – Present

Executive Chef

-Manage department staff of 90+ employees to include: interviewing, hiring, training and development, providing feedback and scheduling.

-Respond to Guest cooking inquiries with credible and accurate information while providing superior customer service.

-Write menus for two A La Carte dining rooms, two cafes, special events, and a clubhouse.

-Evaluate dietary operations and give support in implementing quality guidelines.

-Assist in performing audits required by County and State Health Department.

E.B. Greens Steakhouse 2011-2016

Executive Chef

-Manage all back of house production. Responsibilities include purchasing, scheduling, hiring, firing, and cost control of 1.6 million restaurant

-Assisted management team by boosting profits 5%

-Designed and executed Chaine des Rotisseurs dinners

-Maintain excellent vendor relationships

-Perform monthly inventory, recipe costing, and menu design

Digiuilio & Co. 2008-2011

Executive Chef

-Increased food sales 260K to 425K in first year

-Appeared in Buffalo Spree Magazine top 31 Chefs in WNY 2008 Placed #7

-Ran kiosk and restaurant for local food festivals

-Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervised both front and back of house employees

Scogolio Restaurant Group 2007-2008

Executive Chef/Partner

-Managed and supervised 2 locations totaling 2.5 million in sales

-Opened new location

Pittsburgh Steak Co. 2004-2007

Executive Chef

-Leading Chef, South Side Pittsburgh 2005

-Control of all purchasing and cost control

-Direct contact with on-site butchering

Church Brew Works 2000-2004

Sous Chef

-Winner of Pittsburgh Best Pasta Competition 2001

-Assisted in all back of house responsibilities

Education

Associates Degree Culinary Arts Grad 2000

Medina High School Regents Diploma 1998

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