Kostiantyn Malatskovskyi
Restaurant Manager / Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Experienced restaurant leader with 25+ years in hospitality and food service. Proven track record of launching restaurant concepts from the ground up, including concept development, menu creation, team building, and full operational setup. Managed high-volume operations and teams of 60+ employees, with strong focus on service quality, cost control (25–30% food cost), and consistent financial performance.
Hands-on manager skilled in building systems, leading teams, and maintaining efficient, stable operations.
Experience
Restaurant General Manager - KIR FOOD LLC - Ukraine
(2016-01)
- Launched and operated multiple restaurant concepts from scratch (2 restaurants, 1 café, previously nightlife format)
- Developed business concepts, service models, and operational structure
- Built and led a team of 60+ employees (managers, kitchen, front-of-house, service staff)
- Managed full daily operations: kitchen, dining, service, inventory, and vendors
- Partnered with chefs to develop menus, control food cost, and launch new items
- Maintained strong financial performance: Average check: ~$40, Food cost: ~25–30%
- Controlled pricing, margins, and overall profitability
- Implemented KPIs, operational standards, and performance systems
- Oversaw cleanliness, sanitation, and technical condition of the facilities
- Managed budgets, expenses, purchasing, and supplier relationships
- Led hiring, staff training, team meetings, and performance control
- Resolved operational, customer, and technical issues to ensure smooth operations
Restaurant & Entertainment Operations - Various - Ukraine
(2001-01 - 2015-12)
- Launched and operated restaurant and nightlife concepts
- Developed business formats, customer experience, and service structure
- Managed staff, daily operations, and overall performance
- Gained hands-on experience in high-volume service environments
Commercial & Operations Leadership - Various
- Managed large teams (80+ employees) in structured environments
- Built KPI systems and performance tracking processes
- Controlled budgets, operational execution, and results
- Strong experience in hiring, training, and team development
Education
Bachelor's / Master's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
