Robert Olszewski
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Summary
Innovative Restaurant Manager with more than 30 years of food preparation and service experience. Motivates team members to meet challenging customer demands in fast-paced environments. Never sacrifices quality, safety or cost control measures vital to sustainable business operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
El Pollo Loco
06.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives.
- Developed and implemented performance metrics to assess team effectiveness and productivity.
- Streamlined processes resulting in improved service delivery and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring staff on best practices and operational excellence.
Restaurant General Manager
Taco Bell D.D.O.
01.2023 - Current
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs by establishing portion control and quality standards.
- Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Upheld restaurant standards for food and beverage quality, team member engagement, financial goals, standard operating procedures and guest experiences.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
Restaurant General Manager
Del Taco
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs by establishing portion control and quality standards.
- Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
- Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Upheld restaurant standards for food and beverage quality, team member engagement, financial goals, standard operating procedures and guest experiences.
- Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
- Created detailed reports on weekly and monthly revenues and expenses.
Warehouse Associate
HD Supply
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
Restaurant General Manager
Del Taco
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs by establishing portion control and quality standards.
- Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
- Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Upheld restaurant standards for food and beverage quality, team member engagement, financial goals, standard operating procedures and guest experiences.
- Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
- Prepared and led food service training programs to teach staff various tasks.
Restaurant General Manager
Taco Bell J and R Hock
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Directed and coordinated restaurant activities to obtain optimum customer service and strong employee development.
- Counseled and disciplined staff to address issues promptly and provide constructive feedback.
- Enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of dining and kitchen areas.
- Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
- Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
- Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Upheld restaurant standards for food and beverage quality, team member engagement, financial goals, standard operating procedures and guest experiences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Economics
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA01.2006
General Ed
Alhambra High School
Alhambra, CA06.1990
Skills
- Purchasing
- Schedule Coordination
- Health Code Compliance
- Training and Development
- Staff Scheduling
- Business Management
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Talent Development
- Labor and Food Cost Control
Timeline
General Manager
El Pollo Loco
06.2025 - Current
Restaurant General Manager
Taco Bell D.D.O.
01.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
HD Supply
07.2022 - 12.2022
Restaurant General Manager
Del Taco
10.2021 - 01.2023
Restaurant General Manager
Del Taco
10.2021 - 10.2022
Restaurant General Manager
Taco Bell J and R Hock
01.2018 - 10.2021
General Ed
Alhambra High School
Associate of Arts - Economics
Chaffey College
Education and Training
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