BETHANY KASZNIAK
Barrington,IL
Summary
Dynamic Regional Manager with Guckenheimer Corporate Dining, skilled in operational compliance and performance management. Proven track record in developing training programs that enhance team capabilities and drive service excellence. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning, ensuring successful implementation of initiatives that elevate operational standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager
Guckenheimer Corporate Dining
Chicago, Illinois
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement operational improvements and best practices.
- Developed training programs that elevated team performance and ensured consistent service delivery.
- Oversaw compliance with company policies and regulatory standards across regional operations.
- Established performance goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards for all personnel in the region.
Regional Support Chef Manager
Guckenheimer USA
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with onsite management to identify and resolve operational issues.
- Established an implementation plan with Regional Triad to ensure compliance.
- Trained, onboarded, and mentored new chefs and managers.
- Mentored existing staff to enhance skills and performance.
- Guided onsite management in implementing promotional events and HACCP programs.
Campus Executive Chef
Guckenheimer @ SCJ
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw team of 21 staff across three cafes, two coffee bars, catering department, and daycare facility.
- Managed promotional events and large-scale gatherings for up to 2,500 guests, including custom menu development.
- Tracked key performance indicators for cafe chef managers, focusing on food costs and inventory management.
Chef Manager
Guckenheimer @ GTI-5/3 Bank-Jenner & Block - Citadel - Rocketfuel-CNA Commisary
04.2016 - 11.2020
- Revamped operations post-2020 reopening by collaborating with clients to meet objectives.
- Established top five toolbox for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Designed custom menus, promotional events, cocktail hours, themed gatherings, and plated dinners.
- Organized kitchen layout, storage solutions, and cooler placement; managed staffing and scheduling.
- Developed master order guides, production sheets, and streamlined communication systems.
Sous Chef
Pierot Gourmet, Peninsula Chicago
03.2008 - 04.2016
- Oversaw daily production and managed supply ordering and inventory control.
- Collaborated with Chefs to develop recipes and daily specials.
- Guided staff in culinary techniques and operational procedures.
- Trained new employees on food safety and quality standards.
- Managed kitchen operations during Chef's absence to ensure continuity.
- Enforced quality procedures to maintain high culinary standards.
- Addressed employee issues to promote a positive work environment.
Education
Associates - Culinary Arts
01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
01.2004
Skills
- Recipe development
- Operational compliance
- Performance management
- Strategic planning
- Training program design
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Event coordination
- Budget oversight
- Food safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Staff mentoring
- Quality assurance
- Order processing
- Vendor relations
- Operations management
- Regional strategy development
- Project oversight
- Leadership and mentorship
- Team building strategies
- System implementation
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- President of Advance ERG, 2025
- Humane Society Plant Forward Ambassador
- Designed & Launched 'Inspire to Rise Award', 2024
- Finalist in Hives For Heroes Honey Competition, 2024
- Facilitated successful NISA transition/opening
- As the stand-in culinary lead at AEO, implemented changes that led to the successful retention of the contract.
- Awarded Shanghai Cross Exposure Program
References
- Joe Mangold, Regional Director Operations, 469.855.2983, josephmangold@compass.com
- Janett Chavez, General Manager, 773.867.9774, janet.chavez@guckenheimer.com
- Sharon Cardenas, OPEX Manager Guckenheimer, 630.379.7799, sharon.cardenas@guckenheimer.com
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Intermediate
Personal Information
Title: CHEF MANAGER
Affiliations
- Sustainability Initiatives and Eco-Conscious Living
- Urban Gardening
- Custom Furniture Design and Upcycling
- Rescue Dog Training
Timeline
Regional Manager - Guckenheimer Corporate Dining
03.2025 - Current
Regional Support Chef Manager - Guckenheimer USA
05.2023 - 03.2025
Campus Executive Chef - Guckenheimer @ SCJ
11.2021 - 05.2023
Chef Manager - Guckenheimer @ GTI-5/3 Bank-Jenner & Block - Citadel - Rocketfuel-CNA Commisary
04.2016 - 11.2020
Sous Chef - Pierot Gourmet, Peninsula Chicago
03.2008 - 04.2016
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART - Associates, Culinary Arts
BELOIT COLLEGE - Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art
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