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Andrea G DiCarlo

Virginia Beach

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with all cuisines, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational english and Italian skills. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Forward-thinking professional offering more 25 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven communication skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Executive Chef

Smartbasil Llc
04.2020 - Current
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control,
  • managed the weekly production of 7,000 + meals
  • launched my full line of branded menu items that have generated over 1.2 mil in gross revenue
  • developed and launched over 75 new menu items averaging 30 k a week in revenue
  • plan and facilitate a daily production schedule of 1,500K + meals a day
  • responsible for rotating 10k+ inventory
  • standardized all labels according to FDA, VDACS guide lines
  • i am the acting point of contact for the FDA, VDACS

Owner/Operator

La Bella In Ghent
03.2007 - 10.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Co Owner

La Bella Italia
02.1997 - 08.2015
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • assisted in the launch and development of a 2.7mil a year flagship family restaurant

Education

GED -

Frank W. Cox High School
Virginia Beach, VA
1996

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Payroll and Scheduling
  • Signature Dish Creation
  • Forecasting and Planning
  • Menu Planning
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Banquets and Catering
  • high production assembly line meal production
  • Restaurant Operations
  • Hiring, Training, and Development
  • Customer Service
  • Food Prep Planning
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Fine-Dining Expertise
  • Special Events

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Corporate Executive Chef

Smartbasil Llc
04.2020 - Current

Owner/Operator

La Bella In Ghent
03.2007 - 10.2019

Co Owner

La Bella Italia
02.1997 - 08.2015

GED -

Frank W. Cox High School
Andrea G DiCarlo