Jerry Michaelson
Portland
Summary
Business-conscious General Manager bringing over 20 years of experience in Food and Beverage industry. Focused and enthusiastic professional offering leadership for employee relations through effective communications, training and development. Measures performance to company goals and standards and establishes targets for improvements in safety, quality, cost and delivery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Driector
LifeWorks At Nike WHQ
07.2021 - Current
- Directly Responsible for over 5 million dollars in Revenue for Serena Williams Building #18378. Expanded to multiple operating Profit Centers with launch of Dan Fouts #17356 in September 2025.
- Built a strong foundation for leadership and development. Developed and implemented training programs for high performing supervisors and FSM's.
- Established high level QA standards through operational excellence. Implemented SOP's for Allergen and Readiness Checks throughout all operating locations in Serena and Dan Fouts.
- Overseen menu development, aligning offerings with dietary expectations while launching multiple new concepts in both Serena Williams and Dan Fouts.
Multi-Unit General Manager
Table 28 inc
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Led operations teams of 90 plus employees at Multiple Restaurants Units
- Worked to rebuild our private dining sector with new team members and leadership personal. Drove sales growth through creating specialized food and winemaker dinners for our members.
- Exemplified leadership and maintained company standards and protocols in all locations.
- Hired, Trained, and Maintained a leadership team that understood our company's principles and core values
- Worked with Head Chef/Owner on creating an award wining food and wine menu
General Manager
Olive Garden
12.2006 - 12.2017
- Led teams of 100 plus employees at multiple locations for Olive Garden
- Recognized as developer of the year 2016
- Point person for regional talent development for both managers and hourly team members.
- Opened new restaurant with 165 new team members. Achieved sales goal of 5 million dollars in first operating year, while being recognized as the first restaurant to receive the platinum pace award for the overall best guest satisfaction in the company.
- Hired, Trained, and Maintained Team Members
Manager
Olive Garden
12.2003 - 12.2006
- Assisted General Manager to ensure all company objectives were met and goals exceeded.
- Led service and culinary teams to operational excellence by achieving sales growth, food cost, labor, waste, and team member retention.
Merchandising Manager
Quality Food Centers
09.1995 - 12.2003
- Started as a Courtesy Clerk
- Worked as a Helper Clerk, Checker, assistant Night Manager, Service Manager, and Merchandiser Manager
- Responsible for all Department Managers while overseeing purchases, shrink, labor, and quality control.
- Reported directly to Store Manager as assistant Store Manager
Education
High School Diploma -
Spanaway Lake High School
Spanaway, WA05-1995
Certificate in Performance Leadership -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY09-2020
Certificate in Executive Leadership -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY0 2021
Culinary -
Culinary Institute Of Tuscany - Riserva Di Fizzano
Italy01-2010
Skills
- Cross-functional team management
- Policy/program development
- Sales team development
- Supervision and training
Timeline
Food Service Driector
LifeWorks At Nike WHQ
07.2021 - Current
Multi-Unit General Manager
Table 28 inc
12.2017 - 06.2021
General Manager
Olive Garden
12.2006 - 12.2017
Manager
Olive Garden
12.2003 - 12.2006
Merchandising Manager
Quality Food Centers
09.1995 - 12.2003
Certificate in Performance Leadership -
Cornell University
Certificate in Executive Leadership -
Cornell University
Culinary -
Culinary Institute Of Tuscany - Riserva Di Fizzano
High School Diploma -
Spanaway Lake High School
Travelers Championship Golf Tournament 2025
Selected to work the Travelers Golf Tournament in 2025. Spent time planning, hiring, and organizing one of Arawak's largest events. Work closely with culinary and service professionals in Cromwell Connecticut.
Education and Training
06/1995 High School Diploma Spanaway Lake High School－ Spanaway, WA
02/2010 Culinary Institute Of Tuscany - Riserva Di Fizzano－Tuscany, Italy
10/2020 Certificate in Performance Leadership Cornell University－Ithaca, NY
01/2021 Certificate in Executive Leadership Cornell University－Ithaca, NY