John Bellavia
Perrysburg
Summary
Experienced General Manager with a track record of effective vendor collaboration and customer relationship management. Committed to problem-solving and operational oversight, ensuring optimal inventory levels and high-quality service delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Ralphie's Restaurants, Bennett Enterprises
Perrysburg
07.2025 - Current
- Performed the role of GM at Ralphie's in Oregon, Ohio; Galion, Ohio; and Findlay, Ohio.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Trained team members on food safety and customer service standards.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure quality ingredients and supplies.
- Oversaw daily operations of multiple departments, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders as necessary to maintain adequate supplies.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress against goals and objectives.
- Recruited, hired, and trained new staff members according to organizational standards.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
Manager
Ralphie's Restaurants, Bennett Enterprises
Perrysburg
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Performed role of manager at Ralphie's in Oregon, Ohio.
- Implemented inventory management practices to maintain stock levels.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of food, alcohol, and supplies.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication.
- Scheduled employee monthly work shifts.
Cook
Ralphie's Restaurants
Perrysburg
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Performed in the role of cook at Ralphie's in Perrysburg and Oregon, Ohio.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling practices.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH05-2024
College Prep
Perrysburg High School
Perrysburg, OH05-2018
Skills
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Vendor collaboration
- Operational standards
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Operations oversight
- Staff scheduling
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
Ralphie's Restaurants, Bennett Enterprises
07.2025 - Current
Manager
Ralphie's Restaurants, Bennett Enterprises
07.2021 - 07.2024
Cook
Ralphie's Restaurants
07.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lourdes University
College Prep
Perrysburg High School