Brian Peluso
Evergreen
Summary
Restaurant management professional skilled in streamlining operations and elevating dining experiences. Known for driving team collaboration and fostering results-driven environment. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving business needs. Expertise in staff training, customer service, and operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Life Care Center of Evergreen
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Gardener
Self-employed
02.2016 - Current
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
- Streamlined garden maintenance procedures, reducing time spent on routine tasks while increasing overall garden quality.
- Maintained meticulous records of plant care, ensuring optimal growth conditions and timely interventions.
General Manager
Campfire Evergreen
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Director of Dining Operations
The Valley Hunt Club
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Implemented innovative strategies to streamline dine-in, take-out, and catering services, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with marketing teams for the development of targeted advertising campaigns that boosted restaurant visibility in the community.
- Continuously improved operations by monitoring guest feedback and making necessary adjustments in response to their concerns and suggestions.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with suppliers that led to significant cost savings without sacrificing ingredient quality.
- Established positive working relationships with employees through open communication channels, fostering a productive work environment.
- Optimized food cost management by implementing effective inventory control measures, reducing waste, and sourcing high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
Personal Chef
Joel Savitz Estates
06.2007 - 01.2013
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
General Manager
Antonio’s Restaurant
04.2003 - 06.2006
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Brooks Institute of Photography
Santa Barbara, CA11-1999
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork
- Workload management
Accomplishments
Logged over 20,000 nautical miles on sailboats including one Atlantic crossing.
Part of the first American team to document to source of the Mekong river residing at 16,000 feet up on the Tibetan Plateau.
Raising two teenage daughters.
Certification
- Wine & Spirit Education Trust Levels 1-4 Certifications (WSET) - Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Cook
Life Care Center of Evergreen
02.2024 - Current
General Manager
Campfire Evergreen
01.2022 - 03.2022
Gardener
Self-employed
02.2016 - Current
Director of Dining Operations
The Valley Hunt Club
05.2013 - 01.2017
Personal Chef
Joel Savitz Estates
06.2007 - 01.2013
General Manager
Antonio’s Restaurant
04.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Brooks Institute of Photography
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