Bradley Bukovics
Burton,OH
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record in sales oversight and customer service at Xanterra Parks & Resorts. Expert in financial management and cost control, successfully enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at coaching and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and driving new business development to achieve exceptional results in competitive environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Academy 440 Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
11.2021 - Current
- Teach self-defense classes and competitive grappling exercises while fostering a wellness approach.
- Coach team members at MMA events and various local competitions.
- Create inclusive environment for all ages and levels of training.
- Administer belt upgrades as levels are reached.
- Clean and maintain gym.
- Create social media marketing and video tutorials.
- Design and sell merchandise.
- Compete in international events.
Executive Chef
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
03.2001 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Prepped and prepared food for large parties.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary
Pittsburgh, PA05-1998
Skills
- Sales oversight
- Customer service
- Driven and determined
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Financial management
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Contract management
- Cost control and budgeting
- Vendor relationship management
- New business development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff hiring
- Purchasing and planning
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- 2024 ADCC Worlds Open Championship Gold medalist
- 2024 IBJJF No Gi Pans Championship Silver medalist
- 2024 IBJJF No Gi World Championship Bronze medalist
Timeline
Business Owner
Academy 440 Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
11.2021 - Current
Executive Chef
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
03.2001 - Current
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary
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