Kosta Eliopoulos
West Haven,CT
Summary
Accomplished and creative Executive Manager possessing multifaceted experience and proven ability to re-energize and restructure organizations, develop strategic initiatives and capture emerging business opportunities. Results-oriented, decisive leader adept at forging lucrative relationships with key partners, vendors and clients. Recognized for turning around struggling company operations to achieve sustained growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Fat Wedge Co
Hamden, CT
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Exceeded annual sales target by 18%.
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
Executive Chef
Sodexo Campus Services
New Britain, CT
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Mentored more than 50 union kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised all related culinary activity.
- Collaborated with student body in production or modification of menus and selections.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
Stamford, CT
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
Owner/Operator
Produce Guys
New Haven, CT
05.2003 - 12.2012
- Negotiated pricing for materials and supplies from vendors to secure best value.
- Maintained timely product deliveries by effectively communicating with vendors, merchants and distribution center.
- Took tours of supplier facilities to establish lasting relationships and see products in person.
- Prepared in-depth reports regarding orders, sales and costs and distributed weekly to appropriate management staff.
Education
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Electronics Technology
Ct School of Electronic
New Haven, CT05.1992
Skills
- Recruitment
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff training/development
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Budget administration
- Budgeting
- Effective Leader
- Coaching And Mentoring
- Food Preparation And Safety
- Relationship Building
Timeline
General Manager
Fat Wedge Co
08.2016 - 07.2020
Executive Chef
Sodexo Campus Services
03.2013 - 08.2016
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2011 - 02.2013
Owner/Operator
Produce Guys
05.2003 - 12.2012
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Electronics Technology
Ct School of Electronic
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