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Zachery Ferguson

Olmsted Falls

Summary

General Manager with over 8 years of experience in the culinary industry, adept at managing all aspects of restaurant operations, from inventory and scheduling to team leadership and cost control. Demonstrates a visionary approach to creating innovative food items while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards. Passionate about leading teams to success and enhancing guest experiences through meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Floating Team Lead

Joe’s Quik Mart
Olmstead Falls
01.2025 - Current

General Manager

Teresa’s Pizza
Olmsted Falls
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Oversee comprehensive shop operations including inventory management, production efficiency, and strategic staff scheduling to maintain service quality and operational excellence.
  • Coordinate inventory procurement, production processes, and staff allocation through data-driven decision making, identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing targeted solutions.
  • Lead shop operations with forward-thinking approaches to inventory management, production streamlining, and team scheduling that anticipate business needs and customer demands.

Sous Chef

Matteos Italian Restaurant
Olmsted Falls
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Directed kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to corporate food standards while maintaining inventory control.
  • Managed payroll and implemented safety protocols to foster a secure work environment.
  • Streamlined kitchen organization processes while overseeing food preparation that consistently met corporate quality benchmarks.
  • Resolved team conflicts effectively to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Meticulously maintained kitchen cleanliness standards while procuring necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Executed precise cooking techniques to uphold corporate presentation guidelines.

Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

Brewdog
Cleveland
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Directed kitchen operations at Brewdog, enforcing corporate food standards while managing inventory, equipment procurement, and staff safety protocols.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations and inventory management while maintaining rigorous food presentation standards and resolving team conflicts effectively.
  • Orchestrated precise kitchen operations including inventory control, payroll processing, and meticulous adherence to corporate food presentation standards.

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Seeing Double Speak Easy
North Olmsted
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Directed kitchen operations and menu innovation while maintaining food cost efficiency and enforcing rigorous sanitation standards at Seeing Double Speak Easy.
  • Pioneered inventive culinary creations while strategically managing costs and implementing comprehensive sanitation protocols in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Spearheaded menu development with focus on creativity and cost control, while maintaining impeccable kitchen cleanliness standards that enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Meticulously crafted distinctive menu items, implemented precise cost management systems, and upheld stringent cleaning protocols to ensure food safety compliance.

Lead Cook/Supervisor

Ninja City Kitchen and Bar
Cleveland
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Supervised culinary operations, trained staff, and maintained quality control for menu items while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and handling all administrative documentation.
  • Oversaw daily food preparation, executed cooking procedures with precision, and maintained rigorous cleanliness standards while mentoring new team members and managing quality assurance.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations through effective staff training, maintained consistent food quality standards, and implemented efficient prep procedures while handling end-of-day reporting.

Education

GED -

North Olmsted High School
North Olmsted, Ohio

Skills

  • Kitchen Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Food Safety
  • Staff Training
  • Menu Development
  • Food Preparation
  • Payroll
  • Scheduling
  • Quality Control
  • Cost Control
  • Sanitation

Timeline

Floating Team Lead

Joe’s Quik Mart
01.2025 - Current

General Manager

Teresa’s Pizza
04.2024 - 01.2025

Sous Chef

Matteos Italian Restaurant
04.2022 - 09.2023

Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

Brewdog
06.2021 - 12.2021

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Seeing Double Speak Easy
04.2021 - 08.2021

Lead Cook/Supervisor

Ninja City Kitchen and Bar
08.2020 - 03.2021

GED -

North Olmsted High School

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