Cody DeFrate
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Collaborative leader skilled in fostering an engaged and empowering work culture through effective partnership with coworkers. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Operations Manager / Managing Director
Kitchen Mouse Café, Catering, and Bakery
10.2021 - Current
- Oversee the daily operations of the entire company, implement and uphold the Chef / Founder's vision, increase sales and save operating costs through P&L management, develop leadership skills of Chefs and Managers, oversee all internal HR matters, opened new concepts, and lead marketing efforts.
Interim Executive Commissary Chef
Pitfire Pizza / American Gonzo
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Filled in for a departing Chef, oversaw the commissary kitchen team, communicated with GMs, and developed seasonal specials.
Director of Operations
Upton's Naturals "Breakroom" / Liberation Donuts
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and launched a new vegan donut concept, managed P&L, streamlined kitchen operations, and worked with marketing to build the brand.
Director of Operations
Donut Friend
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Oversaw daily operations for 3 locations, increased beverage sales, wrote service guides, reduced labor costs, and helped develop a new concept.
Regional Operations Manager
Pitfire Pizza / American Gonzo
05.2014 - 06.2019
- Promoted from General Manager, oversaw 7 restaurants, guided GMs to financial success, decreased labor and beverage costs, and assisted with menu development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mar Vista High School
Imperial Beach06.1996
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Data-driven decision-making
- Business Analysis
- Organizational Development
- Facilities Management
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Operations Management
- Employee Coaching
- Cost Reduction
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Skillscertifications
- Proficient with many POS platforms, Scheduling tools, and P&L management tools
- Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- Conflict manager with many years of HR assistance
- Certified ServSafe Instructor & Proctor
References
- Scott Winegard, Known 5 years, Chef, Mathew Kinney's Kitchens, 718-216-3314
- Baruch Ellsworth, Known 30 years, Chef, Little Saint / Single Thread, 415-425-3458
- Juan Robles, Known 9 years, Chef, Nancy Silverton's Triple Beam Pizza, 310-293-2488
- Dan Stackman, Known 3 years, Founder, Upton's Naturals, 847-274-0279
Certification
- CA Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Manager Certificate, Proctor, and Instructor 2023, December.
Running, Record Collecting, and Searching for the net best vegan restaurant
Outside of work, I enjoy running at least 5 days a week. Running not only serves as an exercise outlet, but also serves as mental health outlet.
Records are how I treat myself. I focus primarily on punk, hardcore, and emo. I really enjoy picking up different variants of releases, and supporting my friends' bands.
When my wife and I have a free evening, we enjoy eating out. Often we will frequent the same spots, but finding that new vegan restaurant gives us a special feeling. Especially when it's great!
Timeline
Executive Operations Manager / Managing Director
Kitchen Mouse Café, Catering, and Bakery
10.2021 - Current
Interim Executive Commissary Chef
Pitfire Pizza / American Gonzo
06.2021 - 10.2021
Director of Operations
Upton's Naturals "Breakroom" / Liberation Donuts
08.2020 - 06.2021
Director of Operations
Donut Friend
06.2019 - 06.2020
Regional Operations Manager
Pitfire Pizza / American Gonzo
05.2014 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Mar Vista High School
- CA Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Manager Certificate, Proctor, and Instructor 2023, December.
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