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Work History
Education
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Ken Jucha

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Enterprising Multi Unit/Multi City Restaurant Owner successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with a passion for exceeding customers expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change, with a history of meeting and exceeding company goals.

Currently operating 9 locations across 3 different communities, with gross sales of $30,000,000.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Tim Hortons - Jucha & Partners
Winnipeg, MB, Kenora, ON, Fort Frances ON
12.2000 - Current

Continuous focus on operational efficiencies to achieve unparalleled guest satisfaction while maximizing the bottom line.

Develop and nurture a strong Management Team to motivate all Team Members to provide the ultimate guest experience.

Motivate the Management Team and Team Members with bonus incentives focusing on Guest Satisfaction, Operational Efficiencies and independent Steritech Audit results.

The overall focus of our success is to follow the "TDL Recipe" with the ultimate in guest satisfaction, triple green Steritech Audits and operational efficiencies.

Supervisor of Purchasing

Lakehead Public Schools
Thunder Bay, ON
08.1988 - 12.2000

Major focus on the integrity of our purchasing and tendering process to ensure all transactions were performed in a fair and open process allowing all qualified bidders equal opportunity to gain our business.

Worked with Engineers, Consultants and Architects to prepare tenter documents for major construction projects and followed the Construction Association open and fair tendering process.

Reviewed and approved all purchase orders over $5,000 with a total budget of $50,000,000.

Continually analyzed purchasing data and trends to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.

Provided guidance and support to my buyers and administrative team, fostering professional growth and development in their careers.

Buyer/Merchandiser

MacDonalds Consolidated
Thunder Bay, On
09.1976 - 09.1988
  • Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
  • Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School
Thunder Bay, ON
06.1976

Skills

  • WHMIS Hazardous Materials Handling Training
  • First Aid Certification
  • Serve Safe food Handlers Certification
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Budget Control
  • Process Improvements
  • Employee Development
  • Business Leadership
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Quality Assurance
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Human Resource Management
  • P&L Management
  • Policy Development and Enforcement

Additional Information

Past President of the PMAC, Purchasing Management Association of Canada, Thunder Bay, ON, 2-3 year terms

Treasurer of the PMAC, Purchasing Management Association of Canada, Thunder Bay, ON, 1-2 year term

Program Coordinator of the PMAC, Purchasing Management Association of Canada, Thunder Bay, ON, 1-2 year term

Committee Member of the Tim Hortons Manitoba/Saskatchewan Region Profitability Committee, 15 years

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Tim Hortons - Jucha & Partners
12.2000 - Current

Supervisor of Purchasing

Lakehead Public Schools
08.1988 - 12.2000

Buyer/Merchandiser

MacDonalds Consolidated
09.1976 - 09.1988

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School
Ken Jucha