Open To Work
FRED SCHULTE
Aramark Senior Life+
Elkton,VA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Charlottesville Regional ManagerChef ManagerExecutive ChefExecutive Sous ChefExecutive ChefMinimum Desired Compensation
$105000/yrSummary
Results-driven professional prepared to bring blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to dynamic organization. Background includes managing multiple regions, driving operational improvements, and spearheading initiatives that align with company goals. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with core skills in leadership and strategic planning.
25
SERVSAFE MANAGER/INSTRUCTOR-PROCTOR
25
Years of experience
Work History
Charlottesville Regional Manager
1 Year 6 Months- Ensure training at multiple locations in Charlottesville, VA area including food production, ServSafe, record keeping, and brand standards
- Provide monthly records for all business aspects according to Mid-Atlantic States region
- Insure food service is followed according to budget.
- Insure labor is followed according to budget
- Audit and place Plan of Correction for below standard audits
- Help produce safety policies
- Provide a good relationship with client
Chef Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Assist Executive Chef in exceeding financial targets of labor and food cost
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
- Complete daily walk throughs for food quality, control and storage
- Coordinate activities with other internal departments and participates in management team meetings
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew club menus and engage the interest of customers
- Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure optimum resource management and speed of service
- Design new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer demand
- Develop seasonal menus and train culinary associates on production and plating techniques
Executive Chef
2 Years 6 Months- Conducted in-depth review of schedules in collaboration with human resources as well as led the sourcing, purchase, and maintenance of equipment for entire union property
- Oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control
- Provide leadership in developing and implementing policies and procedures for smooth operations and food safety
- Responsible for managing and supervising kitchen staff and operations and scheduling, ordering, creating new menu items
- Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices
Executive Sous Chef
3 Years 7 Months- Spearheaded the management of all facets of multi-layered food and beverage operation for 5 meal outlets, specialty meals, and full service ski lodge along with 5000 sq. ft. of unique catering space
Executive Chef
5 Years 11 Months- Conducted in-depth review of schedules in collaboration with human resources as well as led the sourcing, purchase, and maintenance of equipment for entire union property
- Created quality control and quality assurance programs, training tools, and policies that increased satisfaction scores and staff efficiency
- Performs a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review detail of daily menu
- Responsible for managing and supervising kitchen staff and operations and scheduling, ordering, creating new menu items
Education
A.A.S. - ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Emergency Medicine
Skills
Adaptability
Banquet experience
Cooking
Customer service
Employee engagement
training and innovation
Food preparation
Health and sanitation policies and practices
Inventory control
Knowledge of kitchen areas
Leadership experience
Attention to detail
Catering experience
Creativity
Dependability
Food cost
Food safety
High volume
Knowledge of front of house
Labor cost
Operations
Staff training and development
Strategic planning
Staff management
Certification
ServSafe Manager and Instructor
Timeline
Charlottesville Regional Manager
Aramark Senior Life+
12.2024 - 06.2026
Chef Manager
Sodexo @ Bridgewater Retirement
10.2021 - 06.2024
Executive Chef
Sunnyside Retirement
12.2018 - 06.2021
Executive Sous Chef
Shenandoah Provisions
05.2015 - 12.2018
Executive Chef
Flik
06.2009 - 05.2015
University of Tennessee
A.A.S. - ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE from Emergency Medicine