Sergio Maestoso
Fairfield,USA
Work Preference
Summary
Corporate Exec Chef And Gm... Also an inventor and owner Of Chef Sergio's Muffaletta Senior Living Director of Dinning
Overview
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Certification
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Dining Service Director
Thrive Senior living
Montvale, USA
03.2021 - 06.2023
Dining Service Director Executive Chef
Brandywine Senior living
Livingston, USA
09.2017 - 10.2021
Corporate Exec Chef And General manager
Calandra's Enterprise
08.2007 - 07.2016
- Managed daily operations. Controlled food, labor, and liquor costs.
- Trained all front and back of house staff, overseeing food preparation, handling, and menu planning to ensure quality standards.
- Managed operations at Calandra Enterprise
Owner operator
Bella Piazza Restaurant
Fairfield, USA
05.1998 - 06.2006
Owner Operator
Chef Sergio's Italian imports
Fairfield, NJ
- Implemented inventory control systems to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Trained staff on food safety standards and customer service protocols.
- Oversaw financial transactions and maintained accurate accounting records.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and ensure quality ingredients.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses in order to expand reach into new markets.
- Organized events such as trade shows or conferences in order to promote brand awareness.
Education
Ica graduate -
Rome, ItalySkills
- Dietetics
- Customer retention
- Senior leadership
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant experience
- Menu design
- Banquet Experience
- Food service
- Hospitality management
- Financial control management
- Budget management
- Problem-solving
- Mentoring
- Employee onboarding
- Food service management
- Regulatory compliance
- Leadership
- Food Preparation
- Recruiting
- Senior living management
- Training
- Order fulfillment
- Revenue management
- Vendor partnerships
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Overseeing training
- Staff supervision
- Materials management in food and beverage
- Packaging
- Food production oversight
- Budget oversight
- Food management
- Attention to detail
- Management
- Expense management
- Food service inventory management
- Team management
- Kitchen cost control
- Food Handling
- Long-term care regulations
- Performance reviews
- Profit and loss analysis
- POS
- Food quality assurance
- Budgeting
- Team motivation
- Customer satisfaction surveys
- Interviewing
- Chef
- Food Safety
- Guest Relations Experience
- Key Performance Indicators
- Profit & Loss
- FIFO
- Food production
- Dietary department experience
- Cross-selling
- Managing food service teams
- Team development
- Events management
- Food industry
- Menu Planning
- Contracts
- Complaint handling
- Hiring
- Kitchen management
- Sanitation procedures
- Communication skills
- Serving
- English
- Team Player
- Organizational skills
- Catering
- Shift management
- Staff scheduling
- Event coordination
- Customer relationship building
- Catering management
- Kitchen staff training
- Dining service management
- Hospitality budget management
- Teamwork
- Restaurant management
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Interpersonal skills
- Purchasing
- Managing hospitality teams
- Hospitality
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification, 10/01/19
- Food Handler Certification, 05/01/22, 05/01/28
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Additional Information
Run day to day operations, Control food and beverage cost, Strong guest relations, Prepare and create menus
Languages
- Italian, Intermediate
- Spanish, Intermediate
Personal Information
Title: Chef Sergio
Timeline
Dining Service Director
Thrive Senior living
03.2021 - 06.2023
Dining Service Director Executive Chef
Brandywine Senior living
09.2017 - 10.2021
Corporate Exec Chef And General manager
Calandra's Enterprise
08.2007 - 07.2016
Owner operator
Bella Piazza Restaurant
05.1998 - 06.2006
Owner Operator
Chef Sergio's Italian imports