Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
Bartender

Charles Zielinski

MONROE TOWNSHIP,NJ

Summary

Accomplished industry leader offering many years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Focused and efficient with proficiency in financial reporting and budget adherence. Demonstrated success in evaluating P&L to achieve targets. Service-oriented professional focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences to drive consistent revenue growth. Coordinates resources to meet expected business and customer demands. Sales expert, organized decision-maker and strategic planner with top-notch interpersonal and communication skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

TGI Fridays
Multiple Locations, New Jersey
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.

Culinary Manager

Bahama Breeze
Woodbridge/Princeton, NJ
07.2016 - 10.2021
  • Developed menus, recipes and ordering systems to maximize efficiency in the kitchen.
  • Ensured proper food safety and sanitation standards were met throughout the kitchen.
  • Managed a team of chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff; monitored performance and provided feedback for improvement.

General Manager

Briad Restaurant Group/Carlson Restaurants
Multiple Locations, NJ
06.2000 - 07.2016
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.

General Manager

Charlie Browns Steakhouse
Multiple Locations, NJ
05.1995 - 06.2000
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hightstown High School
Hightstown, NJ
06-1982

Some College (No Degree) - Food Service And Sanitation Courses

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA

Skills

  • Loss Prevention
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Program Administration
  • Project Management

Affiliations

I find outside activities are my happy place, I love the change of seasons and the numerous opportunities that come with them.

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

I have been acknowledged many times over my career for the success of my teams, I consider it a privilege to develop quality operators through empowerment and direction, this had led to multiple wins throughout the years, there is no better feeling than watching individuals that you have mentored leading prosperous and successful careers.

Certification

Current:

National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals (Exp. 9/2026)

Previous:

Serv-Safe Food and Liquor

TIPS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

TGI Fridays
10.2021 - Current

Culinary Manager

Bahama Breeze
07.2016 - 10.2021

General Manager

Briad Restaurant Group/Carlson Restaurants
06.2000 - 07.2016

General Manager

Charlie Browns Steakhouse
05.1995 - 06.2000

High School Diploma -

Hightstown High School

Some College (No Degree) - Food Service And Sanitation Courses

Bucks County Community College
Charles Zielinski