Gregg Griesemer
Johnson Creek
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with expertise in staff training, financial analysis, and negotiation. Successfully managed daily business operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and driving strategic growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Rosatis Pizza
New Berlin, WI
04.2017 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Trained and supervised staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Developed marketing strategies that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform menu adjustments for increased profitability.
- Established strong relationships with local suppliers to ensure quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving kitchen efficiency and reducing waste.
- Led community outreach initiatives, enhancing brand reputation and customer loyalty through local events.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Kitchen Manager
TGIFridays Front Row
Milwaukee, WI
02.2006 - 02.2016
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff to enhance culinary skills and team performance.
- Developed and implemented new menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock usage and minimizing waste.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing service times during peak hours.
- Collaborated with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on food presentation and taste consistency.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Negotiation
- Operations oversight
- Recruitment
- Strategic growth
- Staff training
- Personnel oversight
- Hiring
- Personnel management
- Financial analysis
Accomplishments
Rosatis New Berlin. Sales increase from 275k to 800k/year in less than 5 years.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Rosatis Pizza
04.2017 - Current
Kitchen Manager
TGIFridays Front Row
02.2006 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
UW-Milwaukee