Lazar Jovkovic
1238 Willowbank Trail Mississauga
Summary
Dedicated collaborative leader fostering an engaged and empowering work culture through strong partnerships with coworkers. Proven track record in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic and fast-paced settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Sous Chef
Cactus Club Cafe
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained weekly inventory records and updated ordering systems regularly to ensure adequate stock levels based on anticipated demand.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment alongside a team of 20 others
- Collaborated with fellow team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and excellent execution of all dishes.
- Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
- Oversaw cleanliness of all 8 stations in the kitchen.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback to support ongoing development within the team.
- Accelerated service times by efficiently organizing mise en place during busy shifts without sacrificing the quality of the final product.
- Implemented cost-saving measures daily such as portion control guidelines to minimize expenses without compromising guest satisfaction.
Manager
Astoria Shish Kebob House
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Managed approximately 100 incoming calls and emails per day from customers and guests
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And Governance
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON06.2022
Skills
- Financial Management
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Cost Management
- Staff Management
- Managing Employee Relations
- Managing Files and Records
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Work under pressure
- Team leadership
Certification
- Smart Serve
- Food Handler and Safety
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
Cactus Club Cafe
09.2022 - 01.2025
Manager
Astoria Shish Kebob House
09.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And Governance
Ryerson University
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