Hi, I’m
Sotirios (Sam) Hatjinikitas. ph.0456363673
Butcher Email S.Hatjinikitas@gmail.com
Sydney,NEW SOUTH WALES
Summary
Motivated Managing Partner with outstanding knowledge of the foodservice industry. Adept at making profitable decisions and training a team to work collaboratively towards excellence and financial success. Committed to corporate effectiveness and day-to-day organization. A professional, competent and reliable tradesman who has extensive knowledge as well as knife skills and a proven record of successful retail and commercial butchering. Has a sound knowledge of meat health and safety requirements. Successful sales/trade professional with 33 years experience in large-scale food wholesale/retail environments. Implement cost control measures to ensure operations remain within company targets.
Skilled Butcher offering proven history of superior customer service and excellent product knowledge. Well-versed in inspecting product and educating customers to foster quality assurance and customer satisfaction. Bringing years of dedication to precision, reliability and accuracy. Reliable trades person with ample experience in the foodservice industry. Handles food and tools responsibly with impressive accident-free track record. Recognized for outstanding cleanliness and safe practices as well as work ethic.
Overview
33
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
AFRESH IGA BELMOREBELMORE, NSW
Department Manager SENIOR BUTCHER
Dec.2021 - Feb.2024 (2 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
GOLDEN CHEESE PTY LTDINGLEBURN, NSW
Managing Partner
12.2015 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Maintained customer relations and coordinated promotions to increase and create new revenue.
- Reviewed daily and overall financials to ensure profitability.
- Improved team productivity by directing strategic initiatives.
- Delivered high level of service to all peers, management and clients in effort to extend partnerships for future opportunities.
- Analyzed sales and company data and presented findings.
- Supervised introduction of new clients to company, proactively managing relationships from day one to drive long-term success.
- Managed new projects and delegated specific tasks to employees.
FARM FRESH MEATSPAGEWOOD 2035, NSW
Butcher
10.2012 - 12.2014
Job overview
- 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.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
- Trained new employees on proper meat-cutting techniques and safety measures.
RODINI MEATS & SMALLGOODSSYDNEY/MARRICKVILE, NSW
Manager of Operations
12.1999 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Planned daily operational strategies, including delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs.
- Established organizational vision and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.
- Replenished inventory to maintain par levels.
- Achieved and surpassed production targets through effective staff management, task allocation and materials coordination.
- Inspected production areas to identify and correct unsafe or unauthorized practices.
- Recruited and hired talented professionals with drive and dynamic skills to build success within organization.
MILANS MEAT AND SMALLGOODSSYDNEY/ARNCLIFFE, NSW
Butcher
02.1991 - 11.1999
Job overview
- Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
- Enforced approved safety codes and cultivated orderly and systematic environment.
- Maintained proper food temperatures for different products.
- Passed health inspections by correctly evaluating meat temperatures for safety and quality and keeping detailed records of heat statuses.
- Monitored employee use of machinery, including mincers, slicers and sausage fillers.
- Accepted and examined quality and correctness of daily meat deliveries.
- Decreased company spending by through effective inventory management and waste minimization.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Processed beef, pork and bison for freezer storage.
- Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
- Kept detailed records of meat cuts to ensure accurate inventories.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
NICKS MEAT MARKETSYDNEY/SURRYHILLS, NSW
BUTCHER
02.1985 - 11.1989
Job overview
- Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
- Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
- Kept detailed records of meat cuts to ensure accurate inventories.
Education
MARISTBROTHERS PAGEWOODSYDNEY/PAGEWOOD
from HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
01.1984 - 12.1989
University Overview
- Awarded HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE-1989
METROPOLITAN BUSINESS COLLEGEWENTWORTH AVE SYDNEY NSW 2000
from DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
02.1990 - 12.1991
University Overview
- Completed professional development in BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA
- ATTENDED METROPOLITAN BUSINESS 1COLLEGE 1990 ACHIEVED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS . MANAGEMENT WITH DISTINCTIONS. Completed coursework in , BUSINESS LAW/PRINCIPALS,, MARKETING ,SELLING , ACCOUNTING , HR MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS ,COMPUTER STUDIES....
ST GEORGE TAFE TRADE COARSEKOGARAH
TRADE COARSE CERTIFICATE 3 from MECHANICAL ENGINEER. (PROFESSIONAL.DEVEL) - GYMEA TAFE
University Overview
- Completed Person.. development in ]MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.-certificate achievement.
Skills
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Machinery maintenance
- Meat preparation
- Strong team member
- Following regulations
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Outstanding cleanliness
- Purchasing stock
- Processing equipment proficiency
- Product packaging
- Meat cutting
- Equipment repairs
- Temperature checks
- Training & Development
- Troubleshooting
- Department Policies & Procedure Implementation
- Department leadership
- Department management
Timeline
Department Manager SENIOR BUTCHER
AFRESH IGA BELMORE
Dec.2021 - Feb.2024 (2 years & 2 months)
Managing Partner
GOLDEN CHEESE PTY LTD
12.2015 - 09.2016
Butcher
FARM FRESH MEATS
10.2012 - 12.2014
Manager of Operations
RODINI MEATS & SMALLGOODS
12.1999 - 08.2012
Butcher
MILANS MEAT AND SMALLGOODS
02.1991 - 11.1999
METROPOLITAN BUSINESS COLLEGE
from DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
02.1990 - 12.1991
BUTCHER
NICKS MEAT MARKET
02.1985 - 11.1989
MARISTBROTHERS PAGEWOOD
from HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
01.1984 - 12.1989
ST GEORGE TAFE TRADE COARSE
TRADE COARSE CERTIFICATE 3 from MECHANICAL ENGINEER. (PROFESSIONAL.DEVEL) - GYMEA TAFE
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