JOHN SHOMO
Bellefonte,PA
Summary
Experienced hospitality and operations professional with 10 years of diverse experience in restaurants, management, catering, and food service leadership. Proven ability in team management, operational improvements, menu creation, and event planning. Skilled in building teams, engaging with the community, and achieving growth goals in both nonprofit and for-profit settings. Dedicated to promoting local sourcing, sustainability, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Taproot Kitchen
Pa
04.2024 - Current
- Lead daily operations for a nonprofit, farm-to-table catering company that champions sustainability and employs adults of all abilities.
- Created and implemented end-to-end catering service.
- Oversaw kitchen and FOH operations, event planning, purchasing, and inventory.
- Managed staff hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance in a supportive, inclusive culture.
- Handled payroll, bookkeeping, and financial reporting using QuickBooks and Excel.
- Built partnerships with local farms, and coordinated outreach for community events.
- Utilized Square POS for invoicing, transactions, and reporting.
- Tracked and reported on grant goals and program metrics.
Shipper
Domtar
DuBois, PA
04.2020 - 04.2024
- Handled logistics, equipment operation, and team training
Business Development Associate
GANT News
Clearfield, PA
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Planned events and digital outreach campaigns
- Built partnerships through community engagement
Manager
Bakken Investment Group
Epping, ND
12.2012 - 12.2018
- Managed staff and daily operations at a remote water treatment facility
- Coordinated logistics, maintenance, and budget tracking
Business Manager
Smokehouse Social Club
Curwensville, PA
03.2010 - 12.2012
Sous Chef
Moena Café
Clearfield, PA
01.2009 - 03.2010
Owner/Operator
TA Tavern
Clearfield, PA
03.2007 - 11.2009
Education
Pennsylvania State University
State College03.2004
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- POS systems
- QuickBooks
- Gmail
- Payroll
- Excel
- Management
- Events
- Workforce Management
- Conflict resolution
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Inventory
- Menu Creating
Accomplishments
- Catering Program Launch: Designed catering program boosting sales by 30% in six months.
- Cost Reduction Strategy: Reduced inventory costs by 15% through partnerships with local farms.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Taproot Kitchen
04.2024 - Current
Shipper
Domtar
04.2020 - 04.2024
Business Development Associate
GANT News
03.2019 - 04.2020
Manager
Bakken Investment Group
12.2012 - 12.2018
Business Manager
Smokehouse Social Club
03.2010 - 12.2012
Sous Chef
Moena Café
01.2009 - 03.2010
Owner/Operator
TA Tavern
03.2007 - 11.2009
Pennsylvania State University