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Salvatore Ambrosino

Chef
Fairfax,VA

Summary

Gifted Sous Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to draw in clientele. Passionate individual creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Office & Events Manager

Sodexo
1 2022 - Current
  • Successfully managing all operations for multiple events, meetings and large audiences across Northern Virginia.

Italian Owner, Chef, and Managing Director

Pomodoro's Restaurant
01.1999 - 01.2022
  • Opened a thriving Italian restaurant featuring a diverse family menu of Neapolitan Pizzas, Pasta dishes, wines, and delectable desserts
  • Managed day-to-day operations to ensure seamless functionality of business.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health codes and regulations.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Developed creative and innovative menu items, resulting in increased sales and positive customer feedback.
  • Ensured consistent presentation of dishes by establishing plating standards and providing training to kitchen staff members.

Regional Manager

Roman Delight
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Directed and supervised operations of multiple business branches within a prominent restaurant business
  • Oversaw entire building process, taking charge from initial stages to final completion, for smooth and efficient execution.

Education

Associate degree in French Cuisine -

French Culinary Institute
Manhattan, NY

Skills

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Qualifications Summary

  • Proven track record of establishing and managing various restaurants by leveraging a strong French and Italian cuisine background.
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives as well as using robust communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities, analyzing complex situations and implementing effective solutions.
  • Adept at managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations to deliver projects that exceed client expectations and drive overall success.
  • Proficient in overseeing customer service, food safety, inventory management, financial statements, credit card transactions, marketing operations, payroll functions, retail sales, and sales reporting.
  • Expert at orchestrating training programs to enhance team knowledge and skills regarding ongoing projects.

Timeline

Italian Owner, Chef, and Managing Director

Pomodoro's Restaurant
01.1999 - 01.2022

Regional Manager

Roman Delight
01.1996 - 01.1998

Office & Events Manager

Sodexo
1 2022 - Current

Associate degree in French Cuisine -

French Culinary Institute
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