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Melanie Pires

Arturo’s Osteria & Pizzeria
Wayne
1
Language
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Food Service Management Professional experienced in Healthcare Food Service, leading operations and enhancing service quality. Experienced with overseeing food service operations, ensuring high quality and compliance with health standards. Achieved high standards of hygiene and safety through effective team collaboration and adaptable problem-solving. Focused on driving results through staff training, inventory control, and commitment to customer & patient satisfaction.

Work History

Restaurant Consultant Associate

3 Months
Mise & Margin Consulting | 05.2026 - Current
  • Implemented training programs for management teams to foster leadership skills and operational excellence.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by conducting thorough restaurant evaluations and providing actionable feedback.
  • Analyzed operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.

Food Service Supervisor

3 Years 3 Months
Atlantic Health System | 05.2023 - Current
  • Supervised daily food service operations ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Coordinated meal planning and preparation based on dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Trained and mentored staff to enhance service delivery and teamwork.
  • Implemented inventory management systems to optimize supply chain efficiency.
  • Monitored quality control processes to maintain high standards of food safety.
  • Developed training programs that improved employee performance and retention rates.
  • Collaborated with management to streamline operational workflows and reduce waste.
  • Ordered new supplies and food to maintain service levels.
  • Maintained high-quality standards for food preparation, presentation, and taste across all menu offerings.
  • Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shift and smooth operations.
  • Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
  • Created new recipes, outlined steps, and trained staff on correct preparation.

Assistant General Manager // Server

6 Years 10 Months
Arturo’s Osteria & Pizzeria | 10.2019 - Current
  • Managed daily operations and oversaw staff and food/service flow.
  • Collaborated with management to streamline operations and enhance customer service standards.
  • Enhanced guest experience by addressing feedback promptly and implementing service improvements based on insights.
  • Led team meetings to communicate goals, share best practices, and foster a collaborative environment among staff.
  • Developed and implemented new operational procedures, streamlining daily tasks and improving overall efficiency.
  • Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.

General Manager

10 Months
Bovella’s Bakery & Cafe | 09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring optimal workflow and staff productivity.
  • Implemented cost control measures, enhancing overall profitability of the cafe.
  • Oversaw inventory management, maintaining accurate stock levels and supplier relationships.
  • Mentored and trained staff, fostering a culture of excellence in service delivery.
  • Enhanced customer experience by implementing quality assurance protocols across all services.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.

Education

Restaurant & Culinary Management - Business & Culinary Management

Institute of Culinary Education | Manhattan, NY | 12-2021

Degree in Culinary Arts & Culinary Management.

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Union County College | Cranford, NJ | 05-2020

Earned a degree in Liberal Studies, with focus in Business Management.

High School Diploma

Passaic County Technical Institute | Wayne, NJ | 06-2016
Graduated with High School Diploma after completing an extensive 4 year Culinary Arts Program.

Skills

Food safety management
Food preparation
Menu creation
Menu design
Inventory management
Supply ordering
Waste management
Shift scheduling
Team leadership
Team coordination
Team oversight
Talent acquisition

Certification

Manager, Food Handler & Alcohol Serv Safe Certified

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish & Portuguese.

Timeline

Restaurant Consultant Associate

Mise & Margin Consulting
05.2026 - CurrentRead More

Food Service Supervisor

Atlantic Health System
05.2023 - CurrentRead More

Assistant General Manager // Server

Arturo’s Osteria & Pizzeria
10.2019 - CurrentRead More

General Manager

Bovella’s Bakery & Cafe
09.2018 - 07.2019Read More

Passaic County Technical Institute

High School Diploma
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Institute of Culinary Education

Restaurant & Culinary Management from Business & Culinary Management
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Union County College

Associate of Science from Business Administration And Management
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Melanie Pires