
Michael Zajac
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To preside over a concept's training department through strategic direction, implementation, and the successful execution... | Melbourne, Melbourne, United States
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Michael Zajac’s Location Melbourne, Melbourne, United States
Michael Zajac’s Expertise PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To preside over a concept's training department through strategic direction, implementation, and the successful execution of restaurant operations while mentoring and developing the next generation of leadership talent SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS *Successful mentor to all levels of management and staff with the belief that investing in human resources creates a cohesive, structured organization, poising it for growth and success *Seven years of executive Food and Beverage experience in multi-unit operations to include: ideation, menu development, chef mentorship, and implementation of back of the house systems for optimization in culinary quality, execution, productivity, inventory control, accountability, and ultimately profitability *Fourteen years of director and corporate experience in overall operations for multi-unit concepts *Developer of a unique tool, the Research and Development Process, that delivers excellent menus as well as consistency, to maximize brand integrity of multi-unit organizations *Ability to create helpful training procedures and tools to be exported amongst many units *Strong proficiency in aiding and overseeing kitchen design and layout for new and remodeled facilities to elevate performance and efficiency in food production *Highest regard for the significance of collaboration between key departments, such as procurement, training, and marketing, in meeting the gold standard of restaurant experiences as perceived by a guest
Michael Zajac’s Current Industry Hard Rock International
Michael
Zajac’s Prior Industry
Steak and Ale, Bennigan's
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Houston's Restaurants
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CentraArchy
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Liberty House Restaurants Inc
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SHONEY’S INC.
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Two Joe's Concept Management, dba High Cotton
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Ted's Montana Grill
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Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails
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Neighborhood Dining group
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The Zajac Group, LLC
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Hard Rock International
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Work Experience

Hard Rock International
Senior Director of Culinary Development
Wed May 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Dec 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Zajac Group, LLC
President
Mon Dec 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed May 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Neighborhood Dining group
Director of Operations
Thu Nov 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Dec 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails
General Consultant and General Manager
Sun Jan 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jan 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ted's Montana Grill
Proprietor
Thu Jan 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Two Joe's Concept Management, dba High Cotton
Owner and Operator
Sat Jul 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Aug 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
SHONEY’S INC.
Director of Operations, Casual Dining Division
Thu Jan 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jan 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Liberty House Restaurants Inc
Managing Partner
Tue Jan 01 1991 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jan 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
CentraArchy
People Development, Human Resources
Thu Jan 01 1987 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Jan 01 1992 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Houston's Restaurants
Senior Manager
Wed Jan 01 1986 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Jan 01 1988 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Steak and Ale, Bennigan's
General Manager
Sun Jan 01 1984 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Jan 01 1986 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)