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FRANCESCO ADRAGNA

Katy

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record of achieving goals. Emphasizes the importance of teamwork in unlocking new opportunities. Recognizes the daily challenges of the culinary industry and the significance of maintaining a good reputation. Committed to continuous growth and improvement. Prioritizes customer satisfaction and strives to embody this value in all aspects of professional and personal life. Seizes opportunities with enthusiasm, finding happiness in work and inspiring the team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Manager

Sicilian Delight
01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Budgeting and cost control strategies
  • Supervision and training
  • Market Growth
  • Training and Development
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Budgeting
  • Hiring New Personal, payroll
  • Check the Social Media Post of the Business

Sales

Benedetta Food
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for the planning, coordinating, and monitoring of all customers purchasing activity
  • Involved in all stages of client transactions from prospecting to final stages of orders and account maintenance
  • Maintained all orders accurately and efficiently
  • Exceeded quarterly sales goals
  • Follow company policies and procedures

Owner/Manager

Monalisa of Long Island
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw all aspects of successful pizzeria, including staff hiring and training
  • Founded and manage highly successful delicatessen and catering operation
  • Responsible for all bookkeeping, payroll and cost control
  • Perform inventory control, ordering and purchasing
  • Negotiate agreements with vendors, ensure all deliveries accurate and on time

Pizza Maker, Counter Person and Food Preparation

Monalisa Pizzeria
01.2015 - 01.2018

Sales

Giordano Food
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Generate prices of goods sold to benefit customers while maintaining a profit margin against competitors
  • Excelled in establishing strong client relationships in a competitive marketplace of premium foods
  • Demonstrated and regularly upsold new products to customers
  • Manage customer’s credit and collections with extremely low accounts receivable rates
  • Regularly follow up, advise and grow current client book through referrals, outbound calling, and in person meetings

Food Preparation, Basboy, Waiter

Patrizia’s Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.

Education

Istituto Tecnico
Italy

Skills

  • Waste reduction
  • Employee scheduling
  • Promotions planning
  • Health and safety regulations
  • POS system
  • Customer service
  • Food preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Staff leadership
  • Quality control
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Catering coordination
  • Hiring standards
  • Staff supervision
  • Price negotiation

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Pizza Manager

Sicilian Delight
01.2022 - 02.2025

Sales

Benedetta Food
01.2018 - 01.2022

Owner/Manager

Monalisa of Long Island
01.2018 - 01.2021

Pizza Maker, Counter Person and Food Preparation

Monalisa Pizzeria
01.2015 - 01.2018

Sales

Giordano Food
01.2015 - 01.2018

Food Preparation, Basboy, Waiter

Patrizia’s Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2015

Istituto Tecnico
FRANCESCO ADRAGNA