Andrew Kubli
Operations Manager
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting, and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Jersey Mikes Subs
Ocean County, New Jersey
08.2017 - Current
- Created and implemented aggressive action plan to address pressing cost control needs.
- Appraised inventory levels and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
- Managed, trained and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in the restaurant environment
- Organized [Type] productions and oversaw corporate meetings, fundraising events, performances and festivals.
Expeditor
Shipwreck Grill
Brielle, NJ
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Organized and expedited a high volume of entrees with speed and attention to detail of dishes.
- Created high demanded daily specials, utilizing personally butchered fish, meats, and proteins
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu offerings and appropriate culinary techniques.
- Executed and supervised plate preparation according to temperature and condiment specifications.
- Oversaw kitchen operations and altered workflows to improve preparation tempo of menu offerings.
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
Head Chef
Pisces Restaurant
Toms River, NJ
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY 02.2012 - 02.2014
Skills
Cost reduction strategies
Unsurpassed work ethic
P&L Management
Startups and turnarounds background
Customer relations specialist
Natural leader
Staff Management
Operations management
Budgeting and forecasting
Advanced training in Inventory management
New product introductions strategies
Data analysis
Performance Evaluations
Food service operations oversigh
Vendor sourcing
Expense reports
Work flow planning
Menu development
Food cost analysis
Labor variance analysis
Scheduling efficiency
Banquet management
High volume ability
Introductory food science
Accomplishments
- 2021 Operational excellence of the year award winner for Jersey Mike's Jmb foods
- Highest total of fundraiser money raised for Make-A-Wish NJ 2019 Freehold Jersey Mike's
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Timeline
ServSafe Certified
08-2019
Operations Manager
Jersey Mikes Subs
08.2017 - Current
Expeditor
Shipwreck Grill
08.2015 - 08.2017
Head Chef
Pisces Restaurant
03.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
02.2012 - 02.2014