Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
GeneralManager

Paul Borzelliere

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in operations management and team building, having successfully opened several restaurants. Proven track record in financial management, reducing costs by streamlining inventory processes. Skilled in enhancing customer satisfaction and employee retention, leveraging strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Holds a ServSafe Manager Certificate.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Tijuana Flats
02.2022 - Current
  • Ensure compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
  • Developed training programs for 20+ employees, enhancing team performance and customer service quality. Foster a positive work environment through team-building activities.
  • Implemented cost-control measures, optimizing budget allocations while maintaining service excellence.
  • Manage all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.

General Manager

Fazoli's Restaurant
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired entire staff of over 60 employees for new restaurant opening.
  • Ordered Supplies and maintained inventory. Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.


Restaurant Manager

IHOP
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of service, sanitation and quality. Managed inventory.
  • Supervised, and administered payroll for 30+ employees. Implemented staff training programs.
  • Created a Covid-19 safe environment for both customers and employees.

Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, Lead Cook

HMSHost
11.2010 - 06.2019

Burger 21, Kitchen Manager (2017-2019)

  • Supervised daily kitchen operations, inventory, food safety and sanitation while managing 20+ staff.

P.F. Chang's, Kitchen Manager (2016-2017)

  • Trained kitchen staff. Managed inventory levels.

Carrabba's, Restaurant Manager (2010-2016)

  • Ensured compliance with health regulations.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.

Bakery Manager

Publix
06.2007 - 10.2010
  • Supervised daily bakery operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and food safety regulations.
  • Trained and supervised staff of 20+ employees.
  • Managed inventory systems. Utilized P&L statements.
  • Prepared and decorated cakes, specialty desserts, breads, etc. Coordinated special projects.

Kitchen Manager, Banquet Chef

Seminole Indian Casino
01.2004 - 06.2007
  • Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Created and organized menus, ordered supplies for and set up featured buffets. Catered private parties.

Sous Chef

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
09.2001 - 12.2003


  • Ran operations for both fine dining restaurants and cafe simultaneously. Catered events. Supervised 50+ staff.
  • Supervised daily operations and inventory management ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

The Academy, American Culinary Arts
FL

Skills

  • Operations management, quality assurance and safety management
  • Hiring, training, motivating and employee retention
  • Customer service, satisfaction and problem resolution
  • Financial management, P&L, budgeting, inventory control and cost containment
  • Leadership and team building
  • Successfully opened several restaurants

Timeline

General Manager

Tijuana Flats
02.2022 - Current

General Manager

Fazoli's Restaurant
05.2021 - 01.2022

Restaurant Manager

IHOP
07.2019 - 04.2021

Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, Lead Cook

HMSHost
11.2010 - 06.2019

Bakery Manager

Publix
06.2007 - 10.2010

Kitchen Manager, Banquet Chef

Seminole Indian Casino
01.2004 - 06.2007

Sous Chef

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
09.2001 - 12.2003

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

The Academy, American Culinary Arts
Paul Borzelliere