John Morey
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Executive Chef with extensive experience at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, specializing in culinary recipe innovation and exceptional supplier partnerships. Leadership has transformed kitchen culture, boosting quality and efficiency while maintaining a cost of goods sold (COG) of 30%. Proven expertise in banquet operations and large-scale event execution has consistently enhanced dining experiences through strategic budgeting and creativity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Executive Chef
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Charlotte, NC
10.2019 - 01.2025
- Provided menu's, recipes, procedures and input on pricing decisions related to food items served at all restaurants.
- Maintained a positive working relationship with suppliers by negotiating favorable terms of purchase contracts.
- Created and executed new kitchen culture, focusing on quality ingredients, execution, and work environment.
- Designed kitchen and execution of Ballantyne opening.
- Designed and executed all festival culinary operations for the Christmas Festival, Mecktoberfest, Spring Festival, and Reuben Fest.
- Designed a kitchen for future Olde Mecklenburg Brewery operations in Mount Holly, NC.
- Introduced Xtra Chef software, integrated with Toast POS, to measure food costs, labor costs, and purchasing.
Executive Chef
Levy Restaurants, Spectrum Center
Charlotte, NC
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Created, costed, and executed menus for the full facility.
- Maintained 30% COGs.
- Hosted NBA All-Star Game.
- Hosted ACC College Basketball Tournament.
Executive Chef
Delaware Noth Company
Charlotte, NC
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Maintained 32% COG's.
- Created, costed, and executed all menus from Suites, Concessions, and Internal Service menus.
- Serviced Panthers team meals for 10 months per year to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
- Hosted NFL NFC Championship Game.
- Assisted in the conversion of food service for the Seattle Seahawks from Levy to Delaware North Company.
- Assisted in the conversion of food service for the Baltimore Orioles from Levy to Delaware North Company.
- Food and Beverage presentation to the Atlanta Braves for the new ballpark (SunTrust Park) - Lead Executive Chef.
- Food and Beverage presentation to the LA Rams for SoFi Stadium - Lead Executive Chef.
- Equestrian Olympics, Wellington, Fla. - Lead Executive Chef
Executive Chef
Stadium Food and Beverage
Charlotte, NC
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Plan, prepare, and execute all Panther team meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
- Plan, prepare, and execute all stadium food outlets to include concessions, clubs, and suites.
- Maintained 32% COG's
- Re-designed club dining areas, adding markets and QSR outlets.
- Re-designed the suite's food service layouts for 154 suites.
Education
ACF Culinary Certification
Culinart Institute of Niagra
Niagra, New York01-2017
Skills
- Banquet operations
- Culinary Recipe Creation
- Efficient Waste Minimization
- High-End Restaurant Expertise
- Sanitation Regulation Knowledge
- Allergen awareness
- Food and beverage pairing
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food safety compliance
- Budgeting and cost control
Accomplishments
- Golden Palm Award, Manuels on the 28th, Orlando Fla
- Golden Spoon Award, Harvey's Bistro, Orlando Fla.
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival Committee, Walt Disney World
- HACCP/Sanitation Program area leader, Epcot Walt Disney World
- Featured Chef in "Our Love Affair with Food and Travel" 2001
- Completed 7 seminars in management CORE continuing education
*Menu management *Table Service
*Health and Safety *Performance Coaching
*Managing Conflict *Diversity
*Great Leaders Strategy-Completed Leadership Praxis Report for Performance Excellence and rating in the top 91% of 4,000 managers in the nations
leading business-Walt Disnet World
Timeline
Corporate Executive Chef
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
10.2019 - 01.2025
Executive Chef
Levy Restaurants, Spectrum Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
Executive Chef
Delaware Noth Company
01.2010 - 01.2018
Executive Chef
Stadium Food and Beverage
01.2005 - 01.2010
ACF Culinary Certification
Culinart Institute of Niagra
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