William J Zukowski
** ***** ****** **********, ** 11742
adt6v0@r.postjobfree.com
“Dedicated to Excellence through Service”
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Hospitality & Culinary Management
Front- & Back-of-House Operations
Teambuilding / Training / Supervision
Safety / Sanitation / Quality Controls
Vendor / Inventory Management
Exceptional Organization / Planning
Budgeting & Cost Controls
Guest Service Excellence
Payroll / P&L Management
Ensure Compliance with all Company, Federal, State and Local Laws
Micros/RMS / Microsoft Word / Microsoft Excel / Geri menu / Prime
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OASIS REHABILIATION & NURSING CENTER 9/2021-Present
(Transfer from Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center)
Center Moriches, NY
Executive Chef
OAK HOLLOW (SURGE) REHABILITAION & NURSING CENTER 9/2014 - 9/2021
(Transfer from Marquis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center)
Middle Island, NY
Food Service Director
MARQUIS REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER 2012 – 9/2014
Glen Cove, NY
Food Service Director
AFFINITY SKILLED LIVING AND REHABILITATION 2010 – 2011
Oakdale, NY
Dietary Shift Supervisor
Supervise employees; in all aspects of food service, production and maintaining the cleanliness of food service areas and equipment.
Teach employees proper food handling practices, monitor employee performance of daily duties.
Assign and coordinate work of employees to promote efficiency of daily operations.
Supervise the execution of meal services and special events. Create menus and recipes.
Train and manage employees to achieve significant improvements in their daily productivity. Find applicable solutions to problems as they arise in day to day operations.
CHARLIE BROWNS STEAKHOUSE 2003 - 2009
Commack NY, Holtsville NY, Garden City NY, Lynbrook, NY
Advanced through promotions to General Manager Position from 2007-2009
General Manager 2007-2009
Senior Manager 2006-2007
Floor Manager 2005 - 2006
Bar Manager 2004 - 2005
First Manager 2004
Manager Trainee 2003
Accomplishments:
Beat budgeted monthly EBITDA on average by +6%
Cut food costs by 5% (41% to 36%) thru purchase goals, halted rampant waste, unified front- and back-of-house staff to create a cohesive, cooperative team committed to premium guest service and optimum profitability.
Brought a high liquor cost (28%) below company average in four short weeks to a (21.5%), and brought a 195% ending inventory level down below 150% which is company standard.
Labor on average was a full point to a point and a half below the budget line on a consistent monthly basis.
Impasarrio Award; 2005 Floor Manager with great attitude, energetic, presence felt on the floor. (out of 75 candidates)
STERLING GLEN COMMUNITIES, ASSISTED LIVING 1998 – 2003
Glen Cove, NY
Advanced through promotions and dedication to obtain the title of Food Service Director and oversee all F&B operations.
Food Service Director 2000 - 2003
Sous Chef 1998
Head Chef 1999
Breakfast Chef 1998
Outcomes:
Upheld a high resident satisfaction rating thru resident council meetings, dignified dining services and proactive administrative support to resident’s families, staff and upper management.
EDUCATION
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Uniondale, NY
Associates Degree – Hospitality Management 1998