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CONTACT
Address : Calimesa CA *****
Phone : 909-***-****
Email : *********@*****.***
SKILLS
• Inventory management
• Sales proficiency
• Staff supervision
• Budgeting
• Food presentation talent
• Recipes and menu planning
• Food safety
• Food preparation
• Labor cost controls
• Portion control
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Physical
Education, 06/1992
Azusa Pacific University - Azusa, CA
• Member of the Azusa Pacific Baseball
Team 1989-1992
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Veteran Restaurant Owner with hands-on experience in all areas of restaurant operations. Extensive knowledge in food products and sourcing. Excellent communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills. WORK HISTORY
Owner /Managing Partner, 03/2011 to Current
Domenico's Italian Kitchen LLC - Beaumont, CA
• Source vendors, negotiate contracts and manage efficient deliveries of high- quality supplies.
• Create and deploy successful strategies to boost performance, streamline processes and increase efficiency in different areas.
• Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
• Adjusted meal portions based on costs, availability and planned recipes to optimize restaurant revenue.
• Mentor staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work. Restaurant Operations Manager / Partner, 08/2009 to 03/2011 Domenico's Jr Deli - Glendora, CA
• Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
• Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
• Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer- facing roles to promote strong team performance.
• Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
Restaurant Operations Manager /Business Owner, 02/1992 to 02/2009 Domenico's Italian Restaurant - Monrovia, CA
• Analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
• Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
• Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
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THOMAS BITONTI II