Frank L. Richardi
Newport,VT
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with over two decades in high-volume restaurant management. Skilled in inventory management and team development, consistently enhancing service efficiency and customer satisfaction through innovative menu offerings and effective staff training.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/owner
Lago Trattoria
Newport, VT
05.2001 - 05.2025
- Developed seasonal menu offerings to increase customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Directed daily operations of high-volume Italian restaurant to enhance service efficiency.
- Oversaw staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations for team development.
- Trained new chefs on techniques and kitchen procedures for consistency.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Coordinated catering services for special events and private functions.
Sous Chef
Caffe Bella
Randolph , MA
09.1992 - 06.2001
- Prepared and presented high-quality Italian cuisine for customer satisfaction.
- Supervised food safety practices and maintained kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Managed daily kitchen operations and coordinated staff schedules.
Mechanic
Best Chevrolet
Hingham , MA
02.1989 - 08.1992
- Repaired and replaced faulty components in various vehicle systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during repairs.
Education
Automotive Certificate -
ITT Technical Institute
Norwood, MA09-1988
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05-1986
High School Diploma -
Braintree High School
Braintree, MA06-1984
Skills
- Menu development
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Customer relationship management
- Event planning
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Menu evaluation
- Culinary technique
- Kitchen equipment
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food safety
- Customer service
Timeline
Chef/owner
Lago Trattoria
05.2001 - 05.2025
Sous Chef
Caffe Bella
09.1992 - 06.2001
Mechanic
Best Chevrolet
02.1989 - 08.1992
Automotive Certificate -
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Bunker Hill Community College
High School Diploma -
Braintree High School