THOMAS V. TARAVELLA
Coram,NY
Summary
Dynamic Restaurant Manager and Chef with a proven track record at Mulberry Street Babylon, excelling in food safety and inventory management. Expert in vendor negotiation and staff training, achieving significant cost control and enhanced service quality. Committed to fostering a high-performing kitchen environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager/Chef
Mulberry Street Babylon
Babylon, NY
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, and menu pricing changes, making recommendations as needed.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
Chef/Manager
Butera`s Restaurant
Massapequa Park, NY
06.1996 - 01.2025
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
- Controlled food costs by adhering to purchasing specifications, product storage requirements and recipe standards.
- Tracked waste management procedures to minimize losses due to spoilage or other factors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Division Avenue High School
Levittown, NY06-1984
Skills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Vendor negotiation
- Staff training
- Menu pricing
Certification
- Food Managers Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant Manager/Chef
Mulberry Street Babylon
01.2025 - 01.2025
Chef/Manager
Butera`s Restaurant
06.1996 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Division Avenue High School
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