Michael Giachetti
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Leader with 20 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Blue Diamond Yacht Management
08.2017 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Established positive and effective communication among staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Insured proper functioning of all systems, maintained exterior and interior of vessels
- Identified needed repairs and completed on-site when possible
Personal Vessel Maintence
Blue Diamond Yacht Management
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided weekly aesthetic maintenance to personal vessels
- Boat detailing including washing, compounding, and engine maintenance
General Manager / Executive Chef
Vinnie R's Italian Restaurant
10.2012 - 11.2016
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and schedules.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets, and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term growth.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new menus to offer a variety and options to customers.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Owner
Big Cypress Landscaping
03.2009 - 10.2012
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Installed stonework according to the landscape design plan
- Installed lights, sprinklers, and other outdoor features
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations efficiently.
General Manager / Executive Chef
Vinnie R's Italian Restaurant
11.2006 - 01.2009
- Developed menus, controlled food costs, and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food costs and budget.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements, and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Executive Sous Chef
Embassy Suites
03.2004 - 11.2006
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain a stellar business reputation.
- Verified compliance in the preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs, and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food costs and budget.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lake High School
Groveland, FLClassical French Culinary Arts, Sous Chef - Culinary Arts
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL2001
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Development
- Customer Service Management
- Effective Leader
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- Decision-Making
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
Blue Diamond Yacht Management
08.2017 - Current
Personal Vessel Maintence
Blue Diamond Yacht Management
02.2017 - 08.2017
General Manager / Executive Chef
Vinnie R's Italian Restaurant
10.2012 - 11.2016
Owner
Big Cypress Landscaping
03.2009 - 10.2012
General Manager / Executive Chef
Vinnie R's Italian Restaurant
11.2006 - 01.2009
Executive Sous Chef
Embassy Suites
03.2004 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
South Lake High School
Classical French Culinary Arts, Sous Chef - Culinary Arts
Jefferson State Community College
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