Marissa Ruffino Schweickhard
Dipaulos Pizzeria
BUFFALO,NY
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated Food Manager with strong leadership skills and a focus on customer satisfaction. Known for effective problem-solving and maintaining high food safety standards, driving operational efficiency and team productivity.
Work History
Food Manager
12 Years 11 Months- Promoted to manager in 2017 after joining Dipaulos Pizzeria in 2013, bringing 9 years of management experience in restaurant operations, customer service, and team leadership.
- Trained staff in proper food handling techniques and customer service protocols.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure adherence to food safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to enhance productivity.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on food preparation and presentation standards.
- Achieved consistent Food Safety Inspection scores by maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant working environment.
- Mentored junior staff members for career growth within the company.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances, and supplies.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - General Studies
Skills
Sanitation standards
Safe food-handling standards
Regulatory compliance
Foodservice operations
Inventory management
Menu development
Quality control
Workflow coordination
Marketing and promotions
Staff leadership
Staff supervision
Team development
Customer service
Customer satisfaction
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Time management
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Reliability
Active listening
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Cost control
Continuous improvement
Dependability
Analytical thinking
Timeline
Food Manager
Dipaulos Pizzeria
11.2013 - CurrentRead More
Erie Community College
No Degree from General Studies
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Kenmore East High School
High School Diploma
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