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Dan Steinbach

Dan Steinbach

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Food Service Director with a proven track record of increasing sales, diversifying menus, and optimizing policies to create exceptional dining experiences for diverse populations. Skilled in menu planning, cost control, and staff management. Committed to delivering high-quality food services while maximizing customer satisfaction and profitability.

Skills

  • 10 years of menu creation, food preparation & production, and food service experience, including catering supervision and planning in Higher Education
  • 10 years of administration experience and study
  • 12 years of active management and workplace leadership experience
  • Leading employee development including hiring & training
  • Creating & meeting annual budgets along with weekly forecasts and P&L reports
  • Creating & maintaining strong client relationships
  • Developing, training, and implementing proper sanitation and health procedures to uphold state and local policies
  • Weekly creating and maintaining proper ordering, inventory, and food-waste elimination policies
  • Actively implementing strong marketing ideas and advertisements to maintain current client satisfaction while simultaneously bringing in new interactions
  • Ability to take on extra responsibility during crisis situations

Accomplishments

2023 Roy Buckhout Super Fan Award (Client Awarded)

2022 Stewardship Award (Pioneer College Caterers)

2021 Innovator of the Year Award (Pioneer College Caterers)

Work History

Food Service Director & Executive Chef

Alliance University
06.2020 - Current
  • Spearheaded community-building initiatives both on and off campus, resulting in recognition as recipient of prestigious 2023 "Roy Buckhout Super Fan Award" from client
  • Received 2022 "Stewardship Award" for implementing innovative food service adjustments, enhancing customer satisfaction, reducing costs, and maintaining profits
  • Earned 2021 “Innovator's Award” for implementing creative strategies during Covid-19 pandemic, leading to increased profits and operational efficiency
  • Successfully navigated and operated food services for campus of 700+ students, faculty, and staff during Covid-19 pandemic, implementing vital and comprehensive safety protocols while maintaining uninterrupted operations
  • Developed and produced wide ranges of engaging marketing materials, including photos, menus, videos, and other promotional tools that effectively enhanced customer satisfaction and drove organic traffic to webpages and social media platforms
  • Implemented cost-saving recipes and menu adjustments without compromising food quality, resulting in significant reduction of food costs while maintaining exceptional culinary standards
  • Produced weekly forecast and P&L reports, providing vital insights for informed decision-making and optimizing food service operations
  • Cultivated and maintained healthy relationship between company and clients
  • Strategically elevated food service levels to meet busy facility demands of handling 1000+ meals each day, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional customer satisfaction
  • Initiated maintenance operations, overseeing building and equipment upkeep to ensure peak condition and compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements, and licensing regulations
  • Effectively managed staff schedules ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts and optimizing productivity and service quality
  • Implemented robust inventory control systems, resulting in reduced food spoilage, waste, and associated costs while maintaining optimal stock levels
  • Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service

Food Service Director & Executive Chef

Southwestern Christian University
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Successfully operated under budget each year, implementing cost-saving recipes and menu adjustments to lower food costs without affecting quality
  • Managed multi-stationed dining program and campus coffee shop that catered to diverse community of 600+ students, staff, and faculty
  • Conducted weekly menu planning, ordering, and inventory to ensure efficient operations and avoid shortages
  • Created a 4-week menu cycle that showcased both regional and international cuisines, catering to varying taste, preferences, and allergens
  • Researched food trends and menu ideas, weekly introducing trendy and tasteful new dishes to enhance client satisfaction
  • Produced accurate forecast and profit and loss (P&L) reports, enabling data-driven decision and ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions with key clientele, ensuring satisfaction and promptly addressing concerns and suggestions
  • Recruited and trained high-performing teams, emphasizing quality food production and proper sanitation practices
  • Led by example, providing hands-on training to cooks and promoting active sanitation culture to maintain hygienic work environments
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve food service levels in high-volume facility serving over 1000 meals daily

Director in Training

Cedarville University
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Successfully completed extensive director management training for client with 4000+ students, faculty, and staff
  • Ensured daily food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards of excellence
  • Supervised and led employees in proper cooking techniques and front-of-house sanitation practices
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key clientele through regular communication and engagement
  • Created daily specials and effectively marketed menus and highlights to drive customer satisfaction and sales
  • Led safety meetings, educating employees on safety protocols to enhance worker safety
  • Updated production sheets daily to prevent food shortage and minimize wastage
  • Assisted in employee scheduling and effectively managed labor budget
  • Demonstrated adherence to proper food receiving and storage methods to ensure food safety and prevent temperature-related issues
  • Exhibited strong teamwork skills, collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals
  • Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability

Private Security Officer

Midwest Patrol & Investigation
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Increased security and protection for company's clientele, including campgrounds and insurance buildings
  • Monitored company properties to ensure that buildings were secured and free from harm
  • Established clear channel of communication with and directed local and country law enforcement officers
  • Successfully complete 36 required hours of extensive defensive and combative tactics including: pepper spray, baton, firearms, and hand-to-hand techniques.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrols of buildings, grounds, and work sites to maintain safe and secure environment
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidents
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury

Production Manager

Maranatha Baptist University
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Facilitated meals for university of 800+ students and staff, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction
  • Conducted extensive prep work for meals and events, ensuring all ingredients and supplies were readily available
  • Created diverse recipes and menus to ensure variety in meals, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Assisted food service director in food preparation, overseeing quality control and maintaining adherence to health and safety codes
  • Directed and instructed student workers in their duties and responsibilities, ensuring efficient workflow and high productivity
  • Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation, providing guidance and support to kitchen staff
  • Followed and adjusted recipes to create healthy, flavorful meals, consistently exceeding customer satisfaction
  • Managed food orders and effectively prepared food for 1400+ clients, ensuring accuracy and timely service
  • Maintained work area cleanliness and organization, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards
  • Collaborated with cashiers to receive food orders and cooked items promptly, coordinating team efforts to serve hot and complete orders together
  • Managed well-stocked stations with supplies and spices, enhancing productivity and efficiency

Dinner Cook

Rock River Pizza Company
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Created quality food that is both appetizing visually appealing
  • Ensured that food quality upholds restaurant's standards and mission
  • Ability to take on extra pressure during restaurant's busy hours
  • Quickly learned restaurant's menu and dishes to ensure quality products for costumers
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods of 200+ customers with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience

Captain of Campus Police

Maranatha Baptist University
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Supervised and trained 20 guards in properly securing buildings, assisting students, and responding to emergency situations
  • Led security officers in efficiently responding to campus emergency in which students ran away, and effectively resolved each unsafe scenarios
  • Assisted students and visitors with problems and questions while on campus grounds
  • Maintained clear channel of communication between campus police and local law enforcement agencies
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings with supervisors and subordinates which allows for creative thinking and provided open lines of communication

Breakfast Chef

Pioneer College Caterers
08.2012 - 12.2012
  • Conducted breakfast prep work for university of 800 students
  • Managed ready-to-order breakfast station
  • Ensured that sanitation and proper cook regulations are followed
  • Established excellent customer serve for each customer
  • Flourished during busy hours
  • Inspected food quality and freshness to ensure quality products for clients
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice Public Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
10.2016

Master of Arts - Counseling

Maranatha University
Watertown, WI
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Maranatha University
Watertown, WI
05.2013

Certification

ServSafe

Timeline

Food Service Director & Executive Chef

Alliance University
06.2020 - Current

Food Service Director & Executive Chef

Southwestern Christian University
06.2018 - 06.2020

Director in Training

Cedarville University
07.2017 - 06.2018

Private Security Officer

Midwest Patrol & Investigation
05.2017 - 07.2017

Production Manager

Maranatha Baptist University
01.2017 - 05.2017

Dinner Cook

Rock River Pizza Company
01.2017 - 05.2017

Captain of Campus Police

Maranatha Baptist University
08.2013 - 08.2015

Breakfast Chef

Pioneer College Caterers
08.2012 - 12.2012

Master of Science - Criminal Justice Public Administration

Liberty University

Master of Arts - Counseling

Maranatha University

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Maranatha University

References

Matt Smith | Former Employer | 570-762-5126

Luke Lily | Mentor | 405-578-2190

Doug Walker | Former Facility Director | 845-222-8807

Keith Davie | Former Client | 845-304-9120

Penny Foland | Former Client | 845-461-7773

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