Evangelos Siderias
Wappingers Falls,NY
Summary
Seasoned professional with a diverse background in transportation and the culinary industry, notably as a Bus Driver for Total Transportation Corporation and a successful Restaurant Owner. Excelled in roles requiring attention to detail, clear communication, and passenger interaction. Demonstrated leadership in optimizing operations and enhancing customer service, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and satisfaction.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Total Transportation Corporation
Wappingers Falls, NY
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Drove elementary and high school students to and from school.
- Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
Baker
Olympic Diner
Kingston, NY
11.2017 - 12.2019
Baker
84 Diner
Fishkill, NY
08.2014 - 06.2017
Restaurant Owner
Napolis Pizzeria & Restaurant 1 & 2
New Windsor, NY
09.2000 - 12.2013
- Interviewed potential hires for front-of-house positions such as servers and bartenders .
- Received and scheduled food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Coordinated catering services when requested by customers .
- Implemented operational procedures to maximize efficiency while minimizing costs.
- Monitored customer feedback to ensure satisfaction with menu items and services provided.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing restaurants in the area.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Collaborated with chefs on new recipes, flavors and presentations for dishes served in the restaurant.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors in order to secure best deals on orders placed .
- Ensured compliance with local health codes and safety regulations.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety requirements are met as well as adherence to health codes, regulations set by state, local government agencies .
- Administered finances and led business operations by running payroll, making bank deposits and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.
Baker
Dutchess Diner
Wappingers Falls, NY
05.1995 - 08.1998
- Rotated stock as needed to keep freshness intact.
- Checked dough for proper consistency, adding more flour if needed.
- Kept records of daily production numbers for each type of item produced.
- Mentored baking staff in proper techniques and bakery procedures.
- Rolled and kneaded dough in preparation for cutting and shaping.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
Restaurant Owner
Wardies Deli
Hyde Park, NY
08.1991 - 07.1995
- Received and scheduled food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Coordinated catering services when requested by customers .
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across foodservice, storage and preparation stations.
- Managed food preparation, guest interaction, quality control and customer relations.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Restaurant Owner
Twin Donuts
Bronx, NY
01.1986 - 12.1992
- I interviewed potential hires for front-of-house positions and kitchen staff.
- Received and scheduled food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service
- Coordinated scheduling and payroll processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
William C. Bryant High School
Queens, NY06-1965
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Safety practices
- Defensive driving
- Scheduling adherence
- Passenger interaction
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Greek
Professional
United States Army
- to learn how to be a chef/cook (MOS)
- acting corpal instructor in cooking
Salem College
- Attended Salem College in West Virginia and studied liberal arts
Timeline
Bus Driver
Total Transportation Corporation
08.2022 - 10.2024
Baker
Olympic Diner
11.2017 - 12.2019
Baker
84 Diner
08.2014 - 06.2017
Restaurant Owner
Napolis Pizzeria & Restaurant 1 & 2
09.2000 - 12.2013
Baker
Dutchess Diner
05.1995 - 08.1998
Restaurant Owner
Wardies Deli
08.1991 - 07.1995
Restaurant Owner
Twin Donuts
01.1986 - 12.1992
High School Diploma -
William C. Bryant High School
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