CHRISTOPHER DZIEDZIC
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Sous Chef with strong ability in Kitchen management. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager/Kitchen Assistant
Hudson Table
Stamford, CT
03.2023 - Current
- Led team in achieving operational efficiencies through process improvements and strategic planning initiatives.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve employee performance and engagement.
- Ordering, food, and non food for daily events.
- Assisting Chefs with competitions and cooking classes.
- Leading Chef competitons when needed.
- Executing daily needs for the location based on neccesity.
Sous Chef
Terrain Cafe
Westport, CT
01.2021 - 03.2023
- SERVSAFE CERTIFIED
- Responsible for placing and receiving deliveries from multiple vendors daily.
- Overseeing a team of 10+ employees to keep kitchen running without issue, using communication and collaboration to reach mutual goals.
- Maintaining consistent food quality and customer satisfaction.
- Running and operating several stations simultaneously.
- Fielding interviews and training for new staff.
- Executing weekly specials and executing full menu changes.
- Trained junior chefs in cooking techniques and kitchen operations for improved efficiency.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and improving food cost efficiency.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, increasing kitchen productivity during peak hours.
- Led daily pre-service meetings, aligning team on menu details and service expectations.
- Recipe development for all menu items on several different seasonal menu launches.
- When needed traveling to other states to help operate, or fully operate other BOH teams.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
Line Cook
Fabiolas Fine Foods Bistro
Avon, CT
03.2011 - 08.2019
- Maintained day-to-day kitchen operations seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
- Consistently delivered highest quality product.
- Assessed inventory every week; placed and received orders.
- Keyholder responsibilities included cash management and placing orders.
- Operated full kitchen and dish station independently 1 day a week.
Education
GED -
Northwestern Community College Adult Education
Winsted, CT03.2012
Skills
- Menu Development
- Foodservice
- Line Inspections
- Portion Control
- Food Preparation
- Garnishing and Plating
- Menu Memorization
- Staff Motivation
- Farm to Table
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Training
- Compliance
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Positive and Professional
- Workflow Optimization
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Vendor Relations
- Supervising Food Prep
- Safety Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Team Leadership
- Menu Planning
- Inventory Management
- Motivational Team Management
Certification
Management Serv safe.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Manager/Kitchen Assistant
Hudson Table
03.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Terrain Cafe
01.2021 - 03.2023
Line Cook
Fabiolas Fine Foods Bistro
03.2011 - 08.2019
GED -
Northwestern Community College Adult Education