Michael I. Boruk
Canton,GA
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager of over 10 years. Producing a proven track record at Rooster's Cafe enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction through creative culinary techniques and effective problem-solving. Excelled in food safety and quality assurance, while fostering an environment of collaboration and high morale. Adept in Spanish, conscientious of waste reduction, and committed to excellence in high-volume dining.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Kitchen Manager
Rooster's Cafe
08.2009 - Current
- Worked and trained employees to work each station , shoulder to shoulder, to promote teamwork and high morale
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Assistant Kitchen Manager/Executive Sous Chef
Tam's Backstage
10.2006 - 07.2009
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Education
GED -
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA2002
Skills
- Attitude
- Quality Assurance
- Creativity
- Food Safety
- Spanish Fluency: Intermediate
- Problem-Solving
- First aid knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Waste Reduction
- Food plating and presentation
- High-volume dining
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved 3x our average sales totals for Superbowl and NCAA championships through effectively planning and overseeing strategic production techniques .
- Eliminated food waste, saving $40 average per shift.
- Directly supervised team of up to 10 staff members.
- Oversaw back of house for a $2 million annual operation.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Executive Kitchen Manager
Rooster's Cafe
08.2009 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager/Executive Sous Chef
Tam's Backstage
10.2006 - 07.2009
GED -
Lanier Technical College