Jerry Talerico
Chef
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur
Sam&Gabes’
01.1996 - 06.2015
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
- Sourced initial funding to get business up and running while planning initial structure and making strategic first hires.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Executive Chef
Christopher’s Restaurant
08.1990 - 08.1995
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Education
Associate Of Applied Business - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY08.1983
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of Denver
Denver, CO08.1977
Skills
- Cultural Development
- Accounting Techniques
- Digital Enhancements
- Angel Investing
- Business Planning
- Team Development
- Inventory Control Processes
- Personnel Management
- POS Inventory System Operation
- Manage Operations
- Improve Performance
- Personnel Scheduling
- Process and Procedure Refinement
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Proper Food Handling
Timeline
Entrepreneur
Sam&Gabes’
01.1996 - 06.2015
Executive Chef
Christopher’s Restaurant
08.1990 - 08.1995
Associate Of Applied Business - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Culinary Institute of America
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of Denver
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