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JESUS F. MOTTU JR.

Houston

Summary

Hospitality operations leader with 10+ years of experience managing high-volume, multi-unit food service environments across healthcare, higher education, and retail dining. Proven track record of driving revenue, controlling food and labor costs, reducing waste, and leading large, diverse teams to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences. Deep hands-on knowledge of ordering, inventory management, loss prevention, food safety, scheduling, training, and service standards, supported by a formal culinary management background. Known for building strong team culture, maintaining brand standards, and operating calm, efficient service in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer/Owner

Mottu Photography
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed all aspects of business operations, including client consultations, scheduling, and product delivery timelines.
  • Developed and executed creative projects for architectural and portrait clients from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Balanced artistic vision with logistical constraints, delivering exceptional results on time and within budget, enhancing overall client experience.

Math Teacher

Cleveland Middle School
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Designed and implemented engaging curriculum plans aligned with TEKS standards, enhancing analytical thinking and supporting over 100 students in reaching growth targets.
  • Founded and led the 'Math & Money' club, planning and executing semester-long programs focused on practical math and financial literacy, reinforcing long-term project planning and student engagement.
  • Collaborated with administration and staff to coordinate student data tracking and deliver targeted learning interventions, improving student performance.

Retail Manager

Aramark at Houston Methodist Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed 7 retail food service locations, achieving annual revenue exceeding $10 million, by leading a team of 98 members and 2 assistant managers.
  • Coordinated staff schedules, project rollouts, and launch timelines for two new outlets, successfully managing vendors, inventory, and stakeholder communications, resulting in timely and efficient openings.
  • Partnered with hospital administration to align food services with patient and staff needs, ensuring delivery excellence and enhancing overall satisfaction rates by ##%.

Location Manager

Aramark at The University of Houston
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Streamlined food production systems, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring consistent quality by establishing procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food.
  • Led menu planning and development, aligning offerings with customer preferences and nutritional standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Developed operational forecasts and monitored budgets, managing expenses and addressing variances to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, achieving budget adherence.

Chef Manager

Aramark at Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Led the patient dining program operations, managing a 50-person culinary team, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with nutritional standards.
  • Designed and deployed a comprehensive patient room service menu, aligning with operational standards and enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Streamlined kitchen workflows and monitored food safety compliance, achieving consistent high performance during health inspections.

Sous Chef

Aramark at The University of Houston
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • Established streamlined procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food, ensuring consistent quality and operational efficiency.
  • Led menu planning and development, creating offerings that align with customer preferences and nutritional standards.
  • Developed operational forecasts and monitored budgets, managing expenses and addressing variances to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Banquet Cook

Coronado Club
01.2014 - 07.2014

▪ Responsible for prep and execution of Banquet, A La Carte, and Catering events as
well as assisting other departments in preparing for the following day’s services
▪ Responsible for communicating with supervisors to ensure seamless timing and
execution of all events
▪ Prioritize food production based on Banquet Event Order Sheets

Garde Manger I & II

Coronado Club
09.2012 - 09.2013

▪ Responsible for all mise en place and execution in Garde Manger Station for A La
Carte service
▪ Responsible for all cold food mise en place and execution for Banquet events
▪ Maintain a vigorous FIFO system for all produce in house

Education

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Management

The International Culinary School At The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX
12-2014

Skills

  • Project & Timeline Coordination
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Client Engagement & Service Excellence
  • Talent Development & Team Building
  • Data & Financial Management
  • Process Improvement
  • English
  • Spanish

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Math Teacher

Cleveland Middle School
08.2023 - 01.2025

Photographer/Owner

Mottu Photography
01.2020 - Current

Retail Manager

Aramark at Houston Methodist Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020

Location Manager

Aramark at The University of Houston
10.2017 - 03.2018

Chef Manager

Aramark at Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2017 - 03.2018

Sous Chef

Aramark at The University of Houston
10.2015 - 07.2017

Banquet Cook

Coronado Club
01.2014 - 07.2014

Garde Manger I & II

Coronado Club
09.2012 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Management

The International Culinary School At The Art Institute of Houston