Your Name
Jeffersonville,Pa
Summary
Director with expertise in strategic planning and team leadership, focused on performance optimization. Achieved significant company growth through the development of efficient operational strategies and strong professional relationships. I am skilled in problem solving, decision making, and effective communication to influence stakeholders. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and meeting organizational objectives.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Culinary and Nutrition
Acts Retirement
Lower Gwynedd, Pa
07.2019 - 08.2025
- Full Responsibilities for Directing a 500-resident community with a $5 million budget.
- Managed a dynamic group of 165 Managers, Supervisors and line staff.
Interim Director of Dining Services
Flik Lifestyles /The Evergreens
Moorestown, NJ
06.2018 - 10.2018
Sr. Director of Dining Services
Flik Lifestyles / Holy Redeemer Lafayette
Philadelphia, Pa
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: 425 Resident CCRC part of the Holy Redeemer Health System.
- 75 Direct Reports 7 Managers.
- Rolled out Flik Platinum Service, New open seating concept, Full Count POS.
- Financial excellence and improvement, Strong resident satisfaction growth.
- 425 Resident CCRC part of the Holy Redeemer Health System.
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Caring Heart Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Philadelphia, Pa
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Full accountability for 265 bed rehab and nursing facility.
- 25 direct reports along with a management team of 5.
- Accomplished a deficiency free Philadelphia Health Department and deficiency free State Survey for the first time in the company's history.
- Successfully rolled out a tablet system for ordering and preferences.
District Manager
Unidine Corporation
Boston, Ma
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Full responsibility for Eight CCRC, Long Term and Short-Term care facilities.
- Direct Reports are GMs and DSDs.
- Manage Client and Corporate relations.
- Full P&L and budgeting responsibilities and every aspect of the operations.
- Assist Business Development with Sales Surveys and presentations for potential clients.
- Responsible for 20+ Managers and 480 employees.
General Manager
Undine Corporation Keswick Multi-Care Center
Baltimore, Md
09.2012
- Opening General Manager for new client.
- 275 Residents, 8 Managers and Dietitians, 65 employees.
- Responsible for $3.2 million budget.
- Full Fresh foods concept.
- Member of Executive Leadership Team, Safety Committee and Dementia Team.
- Introduced upscale hydration program, upgraded puree presentation.
- Increased retail revenues 30% year over year.
- Selected to be Champion Trainer for menu, resident and inventory systems.
- Regional operations trainer.
Director of Dining Services / Executive Chef
Spring Hills Senior Communities
Cherry Hill, NJ
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Opened a brand new Ultra Luxury Assisted Living Community.
- Started three months prior to opening.
- Equipped Kitchen and Dining Room, Staffed entire Department.
- Developed Vendor Relationships, Developed entire Dining Program.
- Developed twenty-eight item daily menus.
Director OF FOOD and Beverage
Senior Lifestyle Retirement
West Chester, Pa
11.2008 - 11.2010
- Was hired to rebuild failing dining department.
- Was chosen to compete in top chef competition in Chicago.
- Was asked to be a corporate mentor for all food and beverage positions.
- Manage 125 team members and 3 managers.
- Re-built dietary department and received a zero-deficiency state and county audit.
- Trainer in food safety.
- Continually meet or exceed financial goals and team member and customer satisfaction scores.
- Conducts leadership and hospitality classes.
Director of Food and Beverage
Marriott Senior Living Services / Sunrise Senior Living
Haverford, Pa
04.1997 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Responsible for Marriott's / Sunrise's largest Senior Living Community's Food and Beverage Department.
- Managing 4 Managers, 9 Supervisors and 155 hourly associates.
- 3 Kitchens, 7 Pantries, 8 Dining Rooms.
- Consistently surpassing Financial and Resident Satisfaction goals.
- Loss Prevention Committee Chair.
- Corporate and Local Trainer.
- Master Corporate Training Cadre Member, Developed Fundamental Leadership Training Class for Full-Service Communities.
- Community IT/AV Support.
- Responsible for Marriott's / Sunrise's largest Senior Living Community's Food and Beverage Department.
Director of Restaurant Operations / Executive Chef
Marriott Hotels, Resorts and Suites
Philadelphia, Pa
10.1995 - 01.1997
- Opened brand new 420 Room Hotel.
- 7 million Annual Food and Beverage Sales.
- Complete Food and Beverage responsibilities for 5 outlets including Casual, Fine Dining, Room Service, Lounge, and Banquet Culinary Operations.
- Managed seven managers and hourly staff of 135.
- Inventory control, Hiring, Training, Purchasing, Budgets, Menu and Recipe creation, Cost controls, and Guest interaction.
Executive Chef
Newark Airport Marriott Hotel
09.1993 - 10.1995
Executive Chef / Sous Chef
Laguardia Marriott Hotel
09.1988 - 09.1993
Adjunct Professor
Nassau County Community College
01.1987 - 01.1989
Food Production Manager
Long Island Marriott Hotel
06.1985 - 09.1988
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn at McArthur Airport
10.1982 - 09.1985
Banquet Chef
Restaurant Associates, The John Peel Room, US Open Tennis Tournament
06.1979 - 10.1982
Education
Continuing Education Credits - undefined
The Culinary Institute of America
01.1996
Hotel Technology - undefined
Sullivan County Community College
01.1976
Skills
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Staff Training
- Development
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Risk management
- P&L Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Training
- Menu Planning
- Sales
- Diversity
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Culinary
- Sanitation
- Technology
- Budget management
- Food safety compliance
- Financial analysis
- Relationship building
Professional Development
- Train The Trainer
- Advanced Sanitation Training
- Napa Valley Food and Wine Exchange
Educational Professional
- The Culinary Institute of America, 1996-01-01, Continuing Education Credits
- Sullivan County Community College, 1976-01-01, Hotel Technology
Professional Affiliations And Awards
- North Jersey Culinary Association, Member of the Year, 1995
- Delaware Valley Chefs Association
- Greater Atlantic City Hotel Motel Association
- Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, State Sanitation Award, 2006
- Senior Lifestyle National Top Chef Competition
- Salon of Culinary Arts, Blue Ribbon
- Serve Safe Certified
- Certified Pennsylvania Food Manager
- Baltimore Food Manager
- Certified Food Service Management Professional
- Philadelphia Health Department Certified Pennsylvania RAMP training
- Highest Resident satisfaction scores during the period of Covid
Core Leadership Qualifications
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Staff Training
- Development
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Risk management
- P&L Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Training
- Menu Planning
- Sales
- Diversity
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Culinary
- Sanitation
- Technology
Phone
cell, 484-343-3035
Timeline
Director of Culinary and Nutrition
Acts Retirement
07.2019 - 08.2025
Interim Director of Dining Services
Flik Lifestyles /The Evergreens
06.2018 - 10.2018
Sr. Director of Dining Services
Flik Lifestyles / Holy Redeemer Lafayette
06.2017 - 06.2018
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Caring Heart Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
11.2016 - 06.2017
District Manager
Unidine Corporation
01.2014 - 11.2016
General Manager
Undine Corporation Keswick Multi-Care Center
09.2012
Director of Dining Services / Executive Chef
Spring Hills Senior Communities
09.2011 - 08.2012
Director OF FOOD and Beverage
Senior Lifestyle Retirement
11.2008 - 11.2010
Director of Food and Beverage
Marriott Senior Living Services / Sunrise Senior Living
04.1997 - 11.2008
Director of Restaurant Operations / Executive Chef
Marriott Hotels, Resorts and Suites
10.1995 - 01.1997
Executive Chef
Newark Airport Marriott Hotel
09.1993 - 10.1995
Executive Chef / Sous Chef
Laguardia Marriott Hotel
09.1988 - 09.1993
Adjunct Professor
Nassau County Community College
01.1987 - 01.1989
Food Production Manager
Long Island Marriott Hotel
06.1985 - 09.1988
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn at McArthur Airport
10.1982 - 09.1985
Banquet Chef
Restaurant Associates, The John Peel Room, US Open Tennis Tournament
06.1979 - 10.1982
Continuing Education Credits - undefined
The Culinary Institute of America
Hotel Technology - undefined
Sullivan County Community College
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