GIUSEPPINA BELFIORE
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Operations Leader with 10+ years of experience driving high-volume food production in fast-paced, multi-unit environments. Known for leading from the floor-managing real-time operations, solving problems quickly, and keeping teams aligned to deliver consistent, high-quality output at scale. Skilled at building structure within fast-moving environments by optimizing workflows, strengthening team performance, and maintaining strict food safety and operational standards. Focused on creating efficient, reliable systems that teams can execute with confidence every day. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Specialist / Team Lead
Ole & Steen
Maspeth, USA
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations in a high-volume commissary kitchen supporting multi-unit distribution of 3,000+ units daily
- Monitored real-time production to ensure adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and food safety compliance
- Acted as primary escalation point, resolving operational issues quickly to prevent disruptions and maintain workflow continuity
- Led and supervised 15-20 team members per shift, ensuring alignment with daily production goals
- Managed labor allocation and staffing adjustments to meet demand efficiently
- Identified inefficiencies and implemented workflow improvements to increase speed and consistency
- Maintained sanitation standards and performance metrics across all shifts
- Coordinated shift handoffs to ensure clear communication between teams and leadership
Team Lead
Company You Keep
New York, USA
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised daily kitchen operations in a high-volume environment producing 1,500+ units per day
- Trained and mentored team members to improve performance, consistency, and execution
- Assisted with labor scheduling and workforce planning
- Maintained food safety compliance and sanitation standards, contributing to zero major violations
- Supported inventory tracking and waste reduction initiatives
Production Lead
Flagship Facility
New York, USA
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Directed large-scale production operations supporting 4,000+ units per day with a focus on efficiency and scalability
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across kitchen, prep, packaging, and fulfillment
- Tracked production KPIs and made real-time adjustments to maintain on-time production rates above 95%
- Managed inventory levels and partnered with leadership to resolve supply gaps
- Improved workflow structure, reducing bottlenecks and increasing throughput
- Supported operational planning during peak production periods
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Monroe University
09.2024 - 04.2026
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Star Career Academy
New York, NYCertificate - Pastry Arts
International Culinary Center
New York, NYSkills
- Operations Management
- KPI Tracking & Performance Monitoring
- Labor Planning & Scheduling
- SOP Enforcement & Compliance
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- High-Volume Production
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
- Inventory & Resource Management
- Real-Time Problem Solving
- Team Leadership & Development
- Operational Reporting & Communication
Timeline
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Monroe University
09.2024 - 04.2026
Production Specialist / Team Lead
Ole & Steen
04.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Company You Keep
09.2022 - 04.2023
Production Lead
Flagship Facility
07.2018 - 09.2022
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Star Career Academy
Certificate - Pastry Arts
International Culinary Center