Timothy Zarychta
Haskell,NJ
Summary
Restaurant leader with extensive experience in front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Achievements include successful management as Front of House General Manager and Back of House Kitchen Manager, focusing on staffing, service standards, and food quality. Expertise in enhancing operational efficiency and guest satisfaction while ensuring profitability and compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Willow & Whisk
Wyckoff, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service in a high-volume environment, managing ticket times, and maintaining quality standards
- Developed and implemented food preparation procedures that improved kitchen efficiency
- Created efficient schedules for team of 10, optimizing labor costs and minimizing overtime
- Train and coach new hires on menu items, cooking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment handling
- Maintain inventory while finding the lowest cost for the highest quality available
- Collaborated with culinary team to create new seasonal menu items
- Proficiency in Expediting, Line Cook, Prep Cook, and Dishwashing
General Manager /Assistant General Manager
Allendale Bar and Grill
Allendale, USA
01.2013 - 04.2024
- Scheduled staff hours and allocated resources to maximize team performance while balancing staff needs with restaurant operations
- Assessed staffing needs and recruited staff, using methods such as online advertisements and job fairs
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Facilitated daily staff meetings to enhance performance through upselling techniques and promote a positive work environment
- Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality and service
- Monitored employee and patron activities to enforce liquor regulations
- Maintained food, beverage, and equipment inventories to support business demand
- Developed late-night menu featuring popular dishes to enhance guest options during off-hours
Waiter, Kitchen Expeditor, Barback, Busser, Host
Allendale Bar and Grill
Allendale, USA
11.2006 - 04.2024
- Executed food preparation and service tasks, including cooking, expediting, taking orders, clearing tables, seating guests, and serving food and drinks to ensure smooth dining experiences
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJSkills
- Adaptability
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Menu development
- Scheduling efficiency
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Quality control
- Labor cost optimization
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Food safety compliance
- Food plating and presentation
- Cost control
- Expediting orders
- Safe food handling
- Labor cost management
- High volume dining
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Time management
- Patience
- Kitchen operations
Languages
- English
- Intermediate Spanish
Certification
- ServSafe Food Manager
- ServSafe Alcohol
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Willow & Whisk
04.2024 - Current
General Manager /Assistant General Manager
Allendale Bar and Grill
01.2013 - 04.2024
Waiter, Kitchen Expeditor, Barback, Busser, Host
Allendale Bar and Grill
11.2006 - 04.2024
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Bergen Community College