Restaurant owner and chef for over twenty years. Bartender and Safe Serve certified.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
RESTAURANT OWNER AND CHEF
PORCELLI'S BISTRO
03.2003 - Current
Responsible for training, hiring, and developing new employees
Maintained weekly schedules, pay roll, and employee reviews
Promoted and dismissed employees as needed
Monthly and weekly inventory counting
Ensured that all food and safety guidelines were met
Catered parties and events for hundred of people, including a variety of charities (Cleveland Clinic, St. Jude, Playhouse Square, University Hospitals, etc.)
Responsible for paying taxes
Managed 20+ employees
Responsible for maintenance, plumbing, gas, electric, and insulation
Purchased alcoholic beverages, food, and produce
Served Northern Italian Cuisine, Lunch and Dinner
Served to high end clients
Chef/manager
Peppers Italian Restaurant
08.2022 - 01.2025
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
Produced and plated variety of exotic fruit-based desserts and after-dinner cheese plates.
Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
Schedular/trainer
Berkshire Home Care
2018 - 2023
Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Created and oversaw Type training programs for operations.
Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
PORCELLI'S GOURMET PIZZA
01.1997 - 03.2003
Managed 20+ employees
Monthly and weekly inventory counting
Purchased food, produce, and alcohol
Maintained facilities
Promoted and dismissed employees
RESTAURANT OWNER AND CHEF
SERGIOS DELI
01.1997 - 03.2003
Responsible for training, hiring, and developing new employees
Maintained weekly schedules, pay roll, and employee reviews
Promoted and dismissed employees as needed
Monthly and weekly inventory counting
Ensured that all food and safety guidelines were met
Responsible for paying taxes
Managed 10+ employees
Purchased food and produce
Maintained facilities
Served Italian Deli, Meats, Salads, Imported cheeses
Education
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Westlake, OH
06.1986
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice And Psychology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Skills
Catering
Restaurant Experience
EXCEL
POS
Bartending
Interior Design
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
SECURITY
Management
Patience
AMERICAN CUISINE
Human Resources
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Recruiting
Payroll
Additional Information
SKILLS
Customer Service
Microsoft office suite, including word and excel
Mercury view
One POS system
Cook variety high end upscale foods, mainly Italian American to basic American cuisine
Interior decorating
Bartender
Acknowledge Bureau Workers Compensation, Ohio.gov, and sales tax
Multitasking and organizational skills
Operating Security Systems
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef/manager
Peppers Italian Restaurant
08.2022 - 01.2025
RESTAURANT OWNER AND CHEF
PORCELLI'S BISTRO
03.2003 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER
PORCELLI'S GOURMET PIZZA
01.1997 - 03.2003
RESTAURANT OWNER AND CHEF
SERGIOS DELI
01.1997 - 03.2003
Schedular/trainer
Berkshire Home Care
2018 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice And Psychology