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Jonathan Bissell

Findlay,OH

Summary

Professional manager, with skills in event operations, development, and inventory management. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to ensure consistent, high-quality results. Strong leadership in high-pressure environments, with expertise in staff training, safety, and situational control. Recognized for reliability and results-driven approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Ecologist

Solo Events Group
Camillus, Ny
01.2021 - Current
  • Assessed environmental impacts of proposed projects for compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Contributed to the development of environmental policies based on scientific understanding of ecological processes.
  • Improved long-term conservation outcomes by mentoring early-career ecologists through practical guidance and professional development opportunities.
  • Designed ecological monitoring programs to track changes in ecosystem health over time.

Executive Kitchen Manager

Red Pig Inn
Ottawa, OH
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.

Executive Chef

Red Pig Inn
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Managing the kitchen, food cost and ordering. Creating new menu items and weekly features. Cooking on the line while maintaining high quality product and labor down as to create profitability.

Chef/Bartender/manager

Event Aces/Prom Catering/Levy Golf
05.2014 - 08.2017
  • Was recruited by the staffing company as a bartender to travel and work for Prom Catering, by a company called Event Aces that staffs for specialized events. Throughout the years I would bartend, be a chef, or manage concessions throughout my time. Handled tens of thousands dollars daily, while serving in a high volume capacity in each function. I.e. whatever my roll was for each event.

Assistant General Manager

Mellow Mushroom Pizza
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Ran overall day to day operations maintaining schedules, payroll, food ordering, liquor ordering, hiring, quality assurance of overall service. Worked in the kitchen as well as behind the bar during high volume peek times.

Line cook/closing manager

Fins Seafood and Grille
09.2011 - 2020

Ended my time as a sous chef/assistant manager. Duties included everything from opening the restaurant up to closing it down, doing deposits, locking the restaurant and setting alarms. Helped create menu dishes as well as other managerial tasks.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business And Accounting

Owens Community College
Findlay
06.2004

Skills

  • Very coachabke/teachable I listen very well to what needs to be done so we can be efficient at finding a solution I don’t mind getting my hands dirty and I believe that you leaexample Most importantly, all employees and coworkers are still a person, and I do not believe that talking down to a person helps anyone at any time

Language

English
Full professional proficiency

Hobbies and Interests

Golf, food, forensics

Timeline

Ecologist

Solo Events Group
01.2021 - Current

Executive Kitchen Manager

Red Pig Inn
02.2020 - 05.2022

Assistant General Manager

Mellow Mushroom Pizza
12.2016 - 06.2017

Executive Chef

Red Pig Inn
10.2016 - 12.2017

Chef/Bartender/manager

Event Aces/Prom Catering/Levy Golf
05.2014 - 08.2017

Line cook/closing manager

Fins Seafood and Grille
09.2011 - 2020

Associate of Arts - Business And Accounting

Owens Community College