Gregory Ivan
Wiscasset,ME
Summary
Moving to Maine in June 2025 from Michigan.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Park Place Catering
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Supervised daily activities of 15 employees.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Head Chef/Director of Catering
Park Place Catering
05.1999 - 06.2021
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
- Efficient in utilizing online ordering systems (GFS, Sysco, etc.)
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts/Hotel Restaurant Management
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI06-1998
Skills
- Crisis management
- Staff management
- Accounting expertise
- Customer relations
- Community Rapport
Affiliations
- Vice President- Exchange Club of Dearborn, MI
Timeline
Owner
Park Place Catering
06.2021 - 06.2025
Head Chef/Director of Catering
Park Place Catering
05.1999 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts/Hotel Restaurant Management
Henry Ford College