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Stephen Garelli

Monmouth Beach,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Owner/Operator at Steve's Luncheonette Inc., adept in operations management and staff training, significantly enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Leveraged sales negotiation and mechanical recoveries skills at Julians Bait Inc., driving substantial business growth. Demonstrates exceptional cost management and human resources acumen, fostering a results-driven environment.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Julians Bait Inc.
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
03.2021 - Current
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
  • Monitored stock levels to facilitate restocking and replenishment of shelves.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
  • Used point-of-sale systems to track inventory levels and properly restock shelves.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients in person and over the phone.

Catering Supervisor

Kitchen Witch Catering
Monmouth Beach, NJ
01.2014 - 12.2021
  • Developed and cultivated lasting relationships within community, promoting business opportunities through effective communication and interpersonal talents.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while preparing food items for banquets or other events.
  • Worked with clients one on one to create enticing catering menus for array of events from weddings and christenings to work parties and holiday meals.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Collaborated with food and beverage director to determine menu plans, seating arrangements and entertainment.
  • Organized and oversaw banquet setup, service, breakdown, and storage of equipment.
  • Directed food delivery and presentation to maintain catering operations.

Food Service Manager

Sands Beach Club
Monmouth Beach, NJ
04.2014 - 09.2018
  • Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
  • Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
  • Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.

Owner/Operator

Steve's Luncheonette Inc.
Sea Bright, NJ
01.1976 - 10.2012
  • Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
  • Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
  • Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.

Iron Workers Union #1456

New York Life Insurance Co
New York, NY
01.1983 - 12.1994
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
  • Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
  • Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
  • Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.

Education

BBA - Advertising

CCNY-Baruch Business School
New York
06-1970

Skills

  • Sales negotiation
  • Mechanical recoveries
  • Cost management
  • Staff training and development
  • Human resources
  • Operational reporting
  • Operations management

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Julians Bait Inc.
03.2021 - Current

Food Service Manager

Sands Beach Club
04.2014 - 09.2018

Catering Supervisor

Kitchen Witch Catering
01.2014 - 12.2021

Iron Workers Union #1456

New York Life Insurance Co
01.1983 - 12.1994

Owner/Operator

Steve's Luncheonette Inc.
01.1976 - 10.2012

BBA - Advertising

CCNY-Baruch Business School

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