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Bonnie Malachowski

Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Accomplished restaurant management professional specializing in creating exceptional guest experience while creating growth and success. Experience in full service, fast casual and grocery retail concepts.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Black Angus Steakhouse
Goodyear, AZ
10.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated all aspects of lunch and dinner operations, focusing on quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitated hiring and onboarding processes for new employees to support operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated planning and coordination of special events and dinner functions to enhance guest experiences.
  • Supported staff in delivering exceptional guest experiences through effective communication.
  • Achieved seamless operational transitions through effective management of opening and closing duties. Streamlined cash deposit processes to enhance financial accuracy and reliability.
  • Managed partnerships with local agencies and residents to implement effective outside marketing strategies.
  • Assist in ordering, receiving, invoicing and weekly inventory

Assistant Manager

Century Golf Partners Vic Bar & Kitchen
Buckeye, AZ
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Ran daily operations for lunch and dinner.
  • Made weekly schedules for Front of the House Staff.
  • Hired and trained new employees.
  • Coordinated special events for residents.
  • Assisted staff with lunch and dinner guests to provide the best service we can.
  • Perform opening and closing duties. Responsible for cash deposits.
  • Always assured that the guests had a great dining experience.

Cheesemonger

Fry's Market Place/ Murray's Cheese
Litchfield Park, AZ
07.2016 - 09.2022
  • Managed the preparation, packaging, and sales of gourmet cheeses to ensure quality and freshness.
  • Achieved efficient daily operations through effective planning of cheese demonstrations. Optimized ordering processes, ensured timely shipment check-ins, and maintained comprehensive inventory management.

Curated diverse cheese selections to enhance customer experience and drive sales.

  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize waste.
  • Educated customers on cheese pairings, enhancing product knowledge and fostering loyalty.
  • Employed culinary knowledge and customer service skills to promote cheese and related products, driving increased sales.

Dining Services Manager

Senior Lifestyle Corporation
Peoria, AZ
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Coordinated activities across three dining rooms, facilitating meal service and room service to maintain high operational standards.
  • Responsible for hiring servers and training for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care for almost 400 residents with the three Dining Rooms
  • Created comprehensive weekly schedules for all staff to optimize service delivery while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Conducted monthly training sessions with staff to improve guest service with residents
  • Promoted daily interactions with residents to foster a welcoming and engaging environment.
  • In charge of coordinating with Activities and Marketing for all scheduled functions that required dining services
  • Facilitated collaboration with dining director and executive chef to develop menus and plan functions.
  • Maintained the daily log book for Dining Rooms with daily information for the Director and Chef

Assistant General Manager

FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS
Goodyear, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for all front of the house and back of the house daily operations
  • Managed comprehensive hiring and training processes to build a skilled workforce.
  • Analyzed inventory levels and facilitated timely ordering on a weekly basis.
  • Oversaw strategic planning and implementation of targeted local marketing initiatives.
  • Consistently increased yearly sales & reduced overhead

Manager

BLACK ANGUS RESTAURANT
Goodyear, AZ
07.2001 - 07.2009
  • Responsible for all employee hiring and training of front of the house employees and front of house operations
  • Supported back-of-house operations by executing essential tasks as needed.
  • Analyzed P&L statements and payroll records to identify discrepancies.
  • Coordinated all aspects of the grand opening, ensuring a memorable experience that showcased company offerings.
  • Personally handled and maintained responsibility for 8 local government agencies and business corporations that held social and business functions at Black Angus, resulting in an increase in sales revenue for the company
  • Earned President's Award in 2002 and 2006, reflecting commitment to operational excellence and leadership.
  • Earned Manager of the Quarter award in 2007, reflecting commitment to team success and operational excellence.

Manager

BENNETT'S BBQ RESTAURANT
Goodyear, AZ
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Grand opening manager for this restaurant chain's first Arizona location
  • Oversaw training initiatives for beverage department staff. Coordinated ordering and scheduling activities. Managed front of house operations to enhance service delivery.
  • Coordinated various back-of-house tasks to maintain operational standards and efficiency.

Education

High school diploma - Food & beverage management and Customer Service

Estrella Community College
Avondale, AZ

Skills

  • Profit & Loss
  • Upselling
  • Restaurant Management
  • Culinary Experience
  • Guest Services
  • Catering
  • Microsoft Office
  • POS Micros, Aloha, Genius
  • Banquet Experience
  • ServSafe Food Handler Food Handler Certification

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Black Angus Steakhouse
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Century Golf Partners Vic Bar & Kitchen
11.2022 - 10.2024

Cheesemonger

Fry's Market Place/ Murray's Cheese
07.2016 - 09.2022

Dining Services Manager

Senior Lifestyle Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2016

Assistant General Manager

FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS
01.2010 - 01.2015

Manager

BLACK ANGUS RESTAURANT
07.2001 - 07.2009

Manager

BENNETT'S BBQ RESTAURANT
01.1999 - 01.2001

High school diploma - Food & beverage management and Customer Service

Estrella Community College
Bonnie Malachowski