DAN P. SZANDYBA

* **** ***** ***** ******, New York 12047 518-***-**** advica@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A highly motivated, dedicated, and results-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in consumer-focused business endeavors. Skilled in food service practices, cost control effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance issues. Experienced in implementing cost/portion control of menu designs, budget development, forecasting, sales and profitability.

Demonstrate effective communication, active listening, creative problem resolution, decision-making, and public relations skills in daily interaction with internal and external customers. Ability to function well independently or as an integral part of a team.

RELATED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Organization/Planning Scheduling Time Management Inventory Control Profit Maximization Quality Assurance

Staff Hiring / Supervision / Training / Motivation / Evaluation / Team Building Experienced Chef Food Services Sanitation Practices Workplace Harmony Staff Development Team Achievement Public Relations Food Service Handler

Certification and Knowledge of HACCP Standard Completion of TIPS Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Food & Vending NYSTRS Albany N.Y. 08/2014 Present

Chef Manager

Managed and maintained overall direction of Café’

Purchased food and supplies from authorized vendors in order to meet menu requirements

*Chefs responsibilities of cooking for Café & Catering functions

Kingsway Manor, Schenectady, NY - 04/2013 - 10/2013

Sous Chef

Managed all aspects of food costs, purchasing of supplies and inventory control

Planned and created menu cycles

Supervised dining and kitchen staff

LPM Holding Company/Epicurean Feast (Cafe), Navilist Medical, Queensbury, NY - 10/2004 - 12/2012

Chef Manager

Managed and maintained departmental budget, payroll, personnel supervision and standards compliance

Developed team members through appropriate training, coaching, and mentoring to insure strong operational performance

Purchased food and supplies from authorized vendors in order to meet all cycle menu requirements

Performed chef's responsibilities for all meals to include catering events that were held at the worksite

Old Country Buffet, Latham, NY - 3/2003 - 1/2004

Service Manager

Managed all aspects of daily operations including scheduling, cash controls, staff supervision, and sanitary controls

Hired, trained, motivated and evaluated the on-the-job performance of all food service employees

Utilized my knowledge and hands-on experience in the food service industry to market food concepts to increase sales

Weathervane Seafood Restaurant, East Greenbush, NY - 5/2001 - 2/2003

General Manager

Achieved $1.5 million in sales volume on a yearly basis for a 275 seat operation plus front bar concept

Awarded best sales volume for three consecutive quarters in 2002

Ensured strict adherence to all State Department of Health rules and regulations governing the food service industry to include

receiving/inspecting food deliveries, proper handling and storage, and adherence to all preparation, and sanitation requirements

Chartwells (Member of the Compass Group), Utica, NY - 8/1999 - 2/2001

Food Service Director/SUNY Institute of Technology

Oversaw all aspects of daily operations for two large dining halls as well as a pizza operation, and coffee shop

Acted as Manager for all catering and other special social events held on the SUNY campus

Achieved $1.2 million in sales volume during my time as Food Service Director with the SUNY Institute of Technology

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Food and Nutrition Management - SUNY at Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY

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