Aleksander Dobrowolski
Warszawa
Summary
Well-trained Assistant Restaurant Manager promoting years of expertise in food and beverage industry. Passionate leader with know-how to develop positive working environment and improved employee retention. Great customer service and conflict resolution skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
The Farm
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Chef De Partie
Beef N Pepper
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Managed inventory efficiently, rotating stock to ensure freshness while minimizing spoilage or waste.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
Assistant Manager
Wółczykij Pub Restaurant
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Commis Chef
The Newt In Somerset
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Increased productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency or complexity during high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
Chef De Partie
Hall And Woodhouse LTD
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
Sous Chef
Lukrecja Restaurant
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Sales Development Manager
ALD Group
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and created action plans to capitalize on those opportunities.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between sales, marketing, product development, and customer success teams for seamless execution of company-wide initiatives.
- Aligned sales strategies with company objectives to drive overall business growth.
- Liaised with external stakeholders to form strategic partnerships with prospective clients.
- Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic growth initiatives and fostering strong client relationships.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.
Sales Representative
PGON Sp. Z O O
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
Commis Chef
Brofaktura Brewery Restaurant
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Increased productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency or complexity during high-pressure situations.
Restaurant Team Leader
Wółczykij Pub Restaurant
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintained a clean and organized restaurant environment, leading to consistently high scores in health department inspections.
- Mentored new hires during onboarding process, ensuring smooth integration into the team while maintaining high standards of service quality.
- Managed daily financial transactions, including cash handling, balancing registers, and preparing deposits to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for improving overall restaurant performance and profitability.
- Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff to maintain consistent food quality standards across all menu items.
- Boosted sales with innovative marketing strategies and promotional events targeted at the local community.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edicus
Siedlce05.2016
Skills
- Team Management
- Recruiting and training
- Team motivation
- Product and service knowledge
- Sales team training
- Sales Presentations
- Money Handling
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Hospitality
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Chef De Partie
The Farm
04.2024 - 06.2024
Chef De Partie
Beef N Pepper
12.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager
Wółczykij Pub Restaurant
07.2022 - 11.2023
Commis Chef
The Newt In Somerset
09.2021 - 04.2022
Chef De Partie
Hall And Woodhouse LTD
09.2020 - 09.2021
Sous Chef
Lukrecja Restaurant
12.2019 - 07.2020
Sales Development Manager
ALD Group
10.2018 - 07.2019
Sales Representative
PGON Sp. Z O O
03.2018 - 09.2018
Commis Chef
Brofaktura Brewery Restaurant
10.2017 - 02.2018
Restaurant Team Leader
Wółczykij Pub Restaurant
04.2017 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Edicus
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