Matthew Drescher
Palmyra,Pa.
Summary
I am a food services professional that has more than twenty five years of experience in the food service industry. My varied background covers many aspects of food service management including opening new facilities, catering director, healthcare management in various healthcare settings, B&I management, director of retail operations, multi-unit management and was the chef/owner of my own restaurant for six years.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Compass USA/Culinart
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for all campus food, catering and dining locations 750 employees
- Specialized in local sustainable foods that reflect functional health and wellbeing
- Worked with the medical staff to provide vegan, gluten free and dairy free diets.
- Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Tracked waste management procedures to minimize losses due to spoilage or other factors through our WasteNot program.
Director of Markets
RM Heagy Foods
East Petersburg, Pa
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for six farmer’s market stands (Tamaqua, Kutztown, Reading, Green Dragon, Roots and Lancaster Central), managing 88 employees and total sales volume of 2.5 million dollars
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
Owner/Chef
TopThat Restaurant
Palmyra, Pa
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Managed entire restaurant operation from restaurant design, menu development, ordering, cooking and all business operations
- Central Pa 2014 Reader’s Choice Award Best Burger / Central Pa 2012 Reader’s Choice Award Best New Restaurant / Finalist for Best Burger for Patriot News / Yelp and Trip Advisor Rating 96%.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
General Manager of Dining Services
Pleasant View Retirement Community
Manheim, Pa
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for all campus food and dining locations
- Managed 65 employees in 11 dining rooms, 2 cafeterias, 1 convenience store and upscale dining room / Deficiency free surveys for all three Pa governing bodies
- Created a 5-week scratch made cycle menu
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with nursing department implementing a dining room service program for all levels of care to replace cart and tray service
- Implemented management cross training programs to motivate and unite staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
General Manager of Dining Services – Cura Hospitality
Frey Village Retirement Community
Middletown, Pa
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Responsible for all human resource activity and the training of kitchen staff
- Designed four-week cycle menus for cafeteria and catering menus
- Responsible for catering and special event operations at different facilities through-out CURA including client home office
Director of Dining Services/Catering Manager
Harrisburg/ Community General Osteopathic Hospital/Carlisle Regional
Harrisburg, Pa
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Manage cafeteria and hostess program for 150 bed facility
- Managed catering operations for all of Pinnacle Health System
- Oversaw daily operations of the dining hall ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Created menus that met nutritional needs while remaining cost-effective.
Wood Company and Sodexo Dining Services
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Assisted with facility design, client negotiations, purchased equipment, budget planning and compliance, menu implementation, hiring and training all staff
- Involved with the opening of multiple HCR Manor care buildings on the east coast
- Assisted with food service management operations in HCR Manor Care SNF environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Restaurant & Institutional Management
Penn State University
State College, PAAssociate of Arts - Culinary Arts / Chef Certificate
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Menu Development Planning and Pricing
- Vendor Selection and Negotiation
- SOP Development
- Multi-Unit Management Experience
- Excellence in Financial Award
- Opened Multiple Units
- Headed Retail Committee
Timeline
Chef Manager
Compass USA/Culinart
01.2018 - Current
Director of Markets
RM Heagy Foods
01.2016 - 01.2018
Owner/Chef
TopThat Restaurant
01.2010 - 01.2016
General Manager of Dining Services
Pleasant View Retirement Community
01.2007 - 01.2010
General Manager of Dining Services – Cura Hospitality
Frey Village Retirement Community
01.2004 - 01.2007
Director of Dining Services/Catering Manager
Harrisburg/ Community General Osteopathic Hospital/Carlisle Regional
01.2002 - 01.2004
Wood Company and Sodexo Dining Services
01.1998 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Restaurant & Institutional Management
Penn State University
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts / Chef Certificate
Harrisburg Area Community College
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