John Konstadakis

Hospitality professional with extensive experience in restaurant operations, kitchen management, and bar service. Progressed from entry-level roles to General Manager and Consultant. Strong leadership, training, and multi-unit operations expertise.

Restaurant Consultant at JK Restaurant Consulting (2012-01 – Present)

Consulting services for restaurant operations and management

• Developed menus and trained staff
• Improved operations and workflow systems

Grill Cook / Prep at The Greek Grill (2013-01 – 2021-12)

High-volume grill and catering operations

• Managed high-volume grill and catering orders
• Maintained food quality and prep systems

Grill Cook at The Greek Grill (2010-01 – 2012-12)

Daily service and catering preparation

• Prepared daily service and catering orders
• Ensured speed, quality, and consistency

Kitchen Manager / Grill Cook at Omonia Greek Restaurant (2006-01 – 2010-12)

Kitchen operations and staff management

• Oversaw kitchen operations and staff
• Maintained food quality and sanitation

Kitchen Manager / Line Cook at Restaurant Le Château (2002-01 – 2006-12)

Kitchen management and line cooking

• Assisted chef, ran line, and created specials

Waiter at Cafe Lido Nightclub (1996-01 – 2002-12)

Fast-paced food and beverage service

• Delivered fast-paced food and beverage service

Line Cook → General Manager / Corporate Supervisor at La Belle Province (1993-01 – 1999-12)

Career progression from line cook to multi-unit management

• Promoted to manage multiple locations
• Handled staffing, payroll, training, and openings

Co-Owner / Bartender at Club El Palacio De La Salsa (1990-01 – 1995-12)

Co-ownership and bar operations management

• Managed bar operations, staff, and inventory

Co-Owner / Store Operator at Dépanneur Tripolis (1983-01 – 1991-12)

Daily convenience store operations

• Ran daily operations, inventory, and sales

General Manager at Chenoys Deli (1988-01 – 1990-12)

Deli management and operations

• Managed staff, scheduling, and operations

Busboy → Bartender / Dishwasher → Line Cook at Multiple Venues (1980-01 – 1987-12)

Entry-level hospitality roles

• Busboy → Bartender
• Dishwasher → Line Cook

Computer Operations in Computer Operations – Control Data Institute (1984-01 – 1984-12)

High School Diploma – Rosemount High School (1983-01 – 1983-12)