Mitchell Rubin
Summary
Talented Partner with 15+ years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Partner
Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Determined appropriate financial goals and administered budgets to control expenses.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
- Managed effective customer service and quality assurance programs to protect business reputation.
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
General Manager
Zoes Kitchen
07.2013 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and scheduling.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Trained many General and Assistant Managers in ATL Market.
Culinary Partner
P. F. Chang's China Bistro
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Market Chef
Pei Wei Asian Diner
03.2007 - 02.2010
- Built brand awareness in local market and increased penetration with proactive strategies.
- Responsible for the opening of 14 new Florida locations
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Performed site visits to all stores to ensure they were meeting company standards.
- Organized all new menu rollouts.
Culinary Partner
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
06.1997 - 03.2007
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained numerous Operating Partners, Culinary Partners, and Market Partners.
- Assisted in the advancement of several Sous Chefs
- Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of all employees
Sous Chef
Romano's Macaroni Grill
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Opening training team and opened 15 restaurants across country prior to being promoted to Sous Chef.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FL09.1993
Skills
- Staff Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Team Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Training and Development
- Leadership
- Labor Cost Controls
- Total Quality Management
Certification
State Food Safety Food Manager Certificate
Timeline
Operating Partner
Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen
10.2021 - 10.2023
General Manager
Zoes Kitchen
07.2013 - 07.2021
Culinary Partner
P. F. Chang's China Bistro
02.2010 - 07.2012
Market Chef
Pei Wei Asian Diner
03.2007 - 02.2010
Culinary Partner
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
06.1997 - 03.2007
Sous Chef
Romano's Macaroni Grill
08.1995 - 06.1997
Associate of Arts - Business
Miami Dade Community College
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