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VALERI MOUTSOULAS

Peabody

Summary

I am a dedicated and hardworking former restaurant owner of Stephy's Kitchen in Beverly, with 30 years of proven success in the food service industry. I love to cook, have strong communication skills, and have extensive experience in operating a fast paced kitchen.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Owner

STEPHY'S KITCHEN
BEVERLY
07.1991 - 07.2023
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
  • Developed new recipes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
  • Managed daily restaurant operations and staff scheduling for efficient service.
  • Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .

Account Manager

THE BRANCH
Saugus
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability.
  • Conducted regular audits to verify stock levels and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to forecast demand and adjust inventory accordingly.
  • Process vendor invoices for accurate payment and record keeping.
  • Maintain organized filing system for invoices and payment records.
  • OWNERS SOLD AND CHANGED HANDS IN MAY, NEW OWNERS NO LONGER NEEDED AN ACCOUNT MANAGER

Skills

  • Kitchen management
  • Food preparation
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Recipe development
  • Allergy awareness
  • Food safety compliance

Accomplishments

  • Successfully owned, operated, and managed Stephy's Kitchen, contributing to a 30 year legacy in the Beverly community.
  • Received the Community Police Partnership Award (2016) for contributions to public safety and quality of life.

Affiliations

  • Spending time with family
  • Camping
  • Cooking and baking
  • Reading

Timeline

Account Manager

THE BRANCH
06.2024 - 05.2025

Restaurant Owner

STEPHY'S KITCHEN
07.1991 - 07.2023
VALERI MOUTSOULAS