Karol Rajski
Marquette,MI
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Duck Pond Eatery And Beer Garden
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
Mixologist
The Honorable Distillery
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Received cash, made change and issued receipts.
- Input orders into system at point of sale and created guest checks.
- Stored supplies according to bar policies and health code requirements.
- Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.
- Maintained quality of garnishes, juices and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.
Conservation Biologist
Alger Conservation District
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported conservation efforts by helping to monitor and assess health of wildlife and habitats.
- Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
- Conducted field surveys to collect data on wildlife populations and habitats.
- Oversaw and enforced regulations controlling use of herbicides and insecticides used in pest, weed and disease control.
- Attended public events to provided information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
Sous Chef
The Marq
10.2016 - 05.2020
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-quality food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Education
Wildlife And Fisheries Management
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI 05.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
- Staff Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Customer Loyalty
- Supervisory Skills
- Food Service Background
- Supply Chain Management
- Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
- 2018Circumnavigated Lake Superior via Kayak while filming a documentary film showcasing conservation and sustainability efforts for the pristine natural resource.
- 2023 Pearson Ensign 22’ National Champion
Certification
- Restaurant Manager Serv-Safe
- TIPS
- CPR, First Aid
- Herbicide Applicator
Languages
Polish
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Mixologist
The Honorable Distillery
08.2022 - 05.2023
Conservation Biologist
Alger Conservation District
03.2022 - 10.2022
Restaurant Manager
Duck Pond Eatery And Beer Garden
05.2020 - 10.2023
Sous Chef
The Marq
10.2016 - 05.2020
Wildlife And Fisheries Management
Northern Michigan University
05.2016 - 05.2020
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