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Steven Sodlosky

Harwich,MA

Summary

Adept at multitasking and fostering teamwork, I significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and safety at LostDogPub. My leadership ensured compliance with health codes and nurtured staff development. Skilled in inventory management and food safety, I consistently optimized operations, achieving a notable reduction in waste and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

LostDogPub
04.2009 - 10.2024
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
  • Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
  • Developed creative daily specials using seasonal ingredients, incorporating fresh flavors into the menu rotation while minimizing costs associated with excess inventory stockpiling.

Bartender Mgr.

Yardarm
09.2000 - 04.2017
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Chef

400 Club
08.2000 - 04.2009
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  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Maintained sufficient inventory levels by placing replenishment orders proactively.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
  • Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.

Education

Associate Of Applied Arts -

Mattatuck Community Collrgr
Waterbury, CT

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff supervision
  • Food preparation
  • Staff training and development
  • Safe food handling
  • Ordering supplies
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

LostDogPub
04.2009 - 10.2024

Bartender Mgr.

Yardarm
09.2000 - 04.2017

Chef

400 Club
08.2000 - 04.2009

Associate Of Applied Arts -

Mattatuck Community Collrgr

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