Marius Trusca
Motatei
Summary
Exceptionally talented professional in restaurant industry offering dynamic skills in meal preparation, portion sizing and plating. Experienced Chef de Partie with background working in establishments that set culinary trends and cater to sophisticated clientele. Supports leadership with new recipe development and suggested pairings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Cruisinc Tourism BV
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed over 70 customers per day
- Monitored food costs to verify budget targets were met.
Chef De Partie
Marketplus Family
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts and stored in crisper.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Managed over 60 customers calls per day
Store Manager
Profi Romfood
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Increased sells by 30%.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Department Store Manager
Helmat
02.2007 - 07.2018
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Increased sells by 20%.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Craiova
Craiova, România 07.2006
High School Diploma -
High School Traian Vuia
Craiova, România 06.2002
Skills
- Proper Food Handling
- Kitchen Preparation
- Cooking and Baking
- Chef Assistance
- Temperature Control
- Personal Grooming Standards
- Organization and Prioritization
- Contamination Prevention
- Proper Storage Procedure
- Proper Food Storage
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Dish Preparation
- Portion and Cost Control
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
Additional Information
Driving licence Cat B
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Cruisinc Tourism BV
10.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Marketplus Family
07.2020 - 09.2022
Store Manager
Profi Romfood
03.2018 - 07.2020
Department Store Manager
Helmat
02.2007 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science -
University of Craiova
High School Diploma -
High School Traian Vuia
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