Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Core Qualifications
Timeline
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John Cieszynski Jr.

Lake Wales,USA

Summary

Energetic adaptable General Manager with 2 years' experience in all aspects of restaurant and operations management within the hospitality industry. Exceptional skills combined with proven ability to drive profitability, and deliver sales growth form strategic partnerships and successfully implement challenging projects. Outstanding leader with distinguished team-building skills and excellent conflict resolution abilities as well as a strong work ethic.

Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager (GM)

Manny's Chophouse/Egg City
03.2022 - Current
  • Worked with ownership directly on P&L’s, and vendor retention/ replacement. Ensuring switches were smooth and beneficial.
  • Placing product orders and monitoring inventory to ensure budget and product quality requirements are met.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and mentor staff developing skills and customer service excellence
  • Supervise employees providing all coaching mentorship, performance evaluations and schedules
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.

General Manager (GM)

Trinacria Cafe
02.2017 - 11.2021
  • Opened/launched new food concept and culinary operations programs in conjunction with marketing division and culinary team
  • Supervised staff maintaining the highest standards in quality service and cleanliness with a constant focus on profitability
  • Cash handling responsibility on all shifts including bar drawers, tip outs, servers cash outs and bank deposits
  • Provided excellent, personalized service for guest by taking and fulfilling orders in a fast, friendly manner
  • Ensuring food quality and recipes meet company standards. Maintaining clean work spaces that meet Health Department standards.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Bar Manager

Pappas Restaurants Inc.
09.2009 - 08.2016
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
  • Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.

Painter, Maintenance

Cieszynski Painting Company
06.2004 - 08.2009
  • Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
  • Performed thorough surface preparation, guaranteeing long-lasting results for clients.
  • Conducted regular inspections of completed work, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing disruptions to surrounding areas.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.

Education

High School Diploma -

Poinciana High School
05.2006

Skills

  • Fast Food
  • Hospitality Management
  • Restaurant Management
  • Time management
  • Restaurant experience
  • Kitchen experience
  • Project Implementation
  • Management
  • Guest Relations Experience
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Operations Management
  • Culinary Experience
  • Purchasing
  • Profit & Loss
  • Forecasting
  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Effective leader

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Servsafe Manager

Core Qualifications

  • Training & development
  • Hospitality management
  • Customer service
  • Labor planning
  • Budgeting forecasting
  • Policies & procedures
  • Inventory / cost control
  • Food & beverage management
  • Servsafe Manager Certified

Timeline

General Manager (GM)

Manny's Chophouse/Egg City
03.2022 - Current

General Manager (GM)

Trinacria Cafe
02.2017 - 11.2021

Bar Manager

Pappas Restaurants Inc.
09.2009 - 08.2016

Painter, Maintenance

Cieszynski Painting Company
06.2004 - 08.2009

High School Diploma -

Poinciana High School

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