Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Joshua Wetzel

Confluence

Summary

Results-driven manager and analytical problem-solver with expertise in team building, motivation, and nurturing strong stakeholder relationships. Known for making independent decisions and exercising sound judgment to benefit company success. Committed to boosting employee engagement through training, oversight, and morale-enhancing initiatives to improve performance. Experienced in managing teams of over 300 employees, including up to 9 direct reports, to achieve ambitious goals. Imparts a clear vision that guides cohesive, high-performing teams toward success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager Food and Beverage

Seven Springs Resort
06.2022 - Current
  • Conduct performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Successfully reopened four locations previously closed due to COVID-19, generating additional EBITDA.
  • Manage an $8 million budget across thirteen food service outlets, including six operating year-round and a mix of full-service and quick-service locations.
  • Oversee five direct reports responsible for managing thirteen outlets and supervising over 250 front-line staff.
  • Re-Imagined Helen's to enhance profitability, transforming a negative budgeted EBITDA into a positive outcome.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees for Seven Springs and the Vail integration.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Serve as Executive Champion and Treasurer of the Street Team, providing strategic leadership and financial oversight. Responsible for managing the team and administering the budget to ensure effective planning and execution of key employee engagement initiatives. These include milestone celebrations such as Years of Service, Moments that Matter like Ready for Winter and End of Season Party, and a variety of Employee Connection Events designed to foster a positive workplace culture and strengthen team cohesion.

General Manager / Executive Chef

Liberty Mountain Resort
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw all Quick Service Restaurants and Catering/Banquet operations ($4 million budget)
  • Manage up to 150 employees during peak times at once for 2 departments/7venues
  • Ensure that staff is properly trained and given the correct tools and information for managing their venue and the employees at their venue
  • Doubled revenue in seasonal QSR in less time than previous year with new procedures and policies that improved efficiency and resources while saving on labor also
  • Reduced labor by 10% for FY22 in all Quick Service Restaurants
  • Implemented composting for ALL F&B outlets.

Executive Sous Chef

Liberty Mountain Resort
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw all BOH Catering/Banquets and Quick Service Restaurant operations
  • Purchased food, establishing production and inventory levels, managing and controlling food cost
  • Demonstrated positive leadership characteristics, which inspired Team Members to meet and exceed standards
  • Established proper levels of production for minimizing food waste
  • Implemented composting for Quick Service Restaurants.

Sous Chef

Liberty Mountain Resort
06.2015 - 10.2018
  • Ensured the line was properly stocked and clean at all times
  • Held hourly staff accountable through timely, consistent feedback, coaching and when appropriate documentation
  • Assisted Executive Chef with overseeing all food storage, preparation and production.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Barefoot Bernie's
04.2014 - 06.2015
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Reduced food waste by diligently monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted in hiring and training new kitchen staff, fostering a positive team atmosphere for efficient productivity.

Line Cook

Barefoot Bernie's
03.2012 - 04.2014

Line Cook / Catering Chef

Liberty Mountain Resort
12.2009 - 03.2012

Education

High School Diploma -

North Hagerstown High School
06.2007

Skills

  • ServSafe Certified
  • Leadership Skills
  • Responsive to evolving situations
  • Efficiency optimization
  • Logistics management expertise
  • Financial Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Issue management
  • Organizational strategy development
  • Operations management
  • Cross-departmental collaboration

Awards

  • Epic Service Winner, Vail Resorts, 06/2021, Present, Epic Service Award winner for Liberty Mountain Resort
  • Camp 1 Leadership Development, Vail Resorts, 01/2022, 03/2022, Camp 1 Leadership Development Class Graduate

Hobbies and Interests

  • Learning the most efficient and resourceful techniques to become one of the greatest leaders at Vail
  • Advancement of my leadership development classes
  • Whitewater Kayaking/Rafting
  • Snoaboarding
  • Rock Climbing

Timeline

Senior Manager Food and Beverage

Seven Springs Resort
06.2022 - Current

General Manager / Executive Chef

Liberty Mountain Resort
08.2021 - 06.2022

Executive Sous Chef

Liberty Mountain Resort
08.2018 - 07.2021

Sous Chef

Liberty Mountain Resort
06.2015 - 10.2018

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Barefoot Bernie's
04.2014 - 06.2015

Line Cook

Barefoot Bernie's
03.2012 - 04.2014

Line Cook / Catering Chef

Liberty Mountain Resort
12.2009 - 03.2012

High School Diploma -

North Hagerstown High School