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Michael Buholz

Bremerton,WA

Summary

Innovative Chef Consultant with background in menu development, food cost analysis, and kitchen operations management. Offer expertise in creating unique culinary experiences while ensuring profitability and efficiency. Strengths include ability to train staff, implement procedures for quality control, and design appealing menus that cater to diverse palates. Proven track record of transforming underperforming kitchens into profitable operations through strategic consultation and leadership.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Consultant

Buholz Inc
Bremerton, WA
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed menus and recipes for high-end restaurants and catering services.
  • Created innovative dishes utilizing seasonal ingredients with an emphasis on local sourcing when possible.
  • Provided leadership in managing staff by recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, counseling and developing team members.
  • Planned, organized, directed, and supervised all startup culinary operations.

Co Owner /Executive Board Member

Kitsap Brewing dba Valholl Brewing
Poulsbo, WA
01.2019 - Current
  • 25% owner of Local Viking-themed Brewery and Taproom.
  • Executive Board Member.
  • Jointly responsible for all aspects of brewing, taproom operations, marketing, and distribution.
  • responsible for all special events food service (pig roasts, axe throwing, pop up kitchens, etc.)

Owner/Executive Chef

Latitude Restaurants dba. The Loft @ latitude 47.7
Poulsbo, WA
05.2009 - Current
  • Efficiently handled all facets of opening and operating a bustling waterfront establishment, accommodating up to 260 patrons.
  • Managed recruitment, hiring, and training for a team of up to 120 staff members.
  • Skillfully guided and supervised a team of up to 35 kitchen staff members, ensuring excellent performance and consistency during high-demand seasonal periods. (60,000+ covers in three months)
  • Personally developed recipes and standards for 40+ item 'from scratch' menu with two major changes per year.
  • Creation and recipe development for weekly 5-item 'Fresh Sheet'.

General Manager

The Spot Nightclub
Bremerton, WA
02.2002 - 09.2024

Owner /Executive Board Member

Grind On llc. dba Jojo's Colorado BBQ
Fort Collins, Colorado
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • All Aspects of opening and operating small footprint bbq restaurant
  • grew to 3 locations within 3 years
  • was ranked in top 3 BBQ restaurants in Colorado
  • CBS News New York did a story on us for opening and surviving during the pandemic

Owner /Executive Board Member

Kitsap Provisions dba "The Outpost"
Bremerton, WA
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Aquired, rebranded, and operated small walk up food service and valholl taproom outpost at Bremerton Ferry Landing
  • Developed menu, marketing, and assisted with operations
  • Hosted beer garden for all boardwalk summer events

Owner /Corporate Executive Chef

Latitude Restaurants dba The Loft at Latitude 48.5
Bellingham, WA
06.2013 - 02.2016
  • Managed all aspects of remodel, opening, and operation of high-volume waterfront restaurant with seating for up to 240.
  • Developed menu, recipes, prep procedures, etc.
  • Trained Kitchen management team, including on Premise Chef, Sous Chef and lead line cooks.
  • Conducted ongoing inspections, training, and kitchen staff development during weekly on site visits, and montly training

Co Owner / Corporate Chef

Latitude Restaurants dba Hales Alehouse
Silverdale, WA
01.2013 - 02.2016
  • Participated in the acquisition and rebranding process of an extensive restaurant and taproom situated within a mall environment at Silverdale.
  • Responsible for menu change, kitchen upgrades, and all aspects of food service operation.
  • Trained key kitchen management staff.
  • Efficiently established and maintained consistent, high-quality food service practices that contributed to the rapid turnaround and profitability of the business post-acquisition.

Owner

Hospitality Michael Inc. dba The Bayside Broiler
Bremerton, WA
04.2005 - 12.2008

Food and Beverage Manager

Hallmark Inns and Resorts
Newport, OR
06.2000 - 10.2002

Restaurant Manager

Silver City Brewing Co.
Silverdale, WA
10.2000 - 09.2002

Restaurant and Lounge Manager

West Coast Hotels
Silverdale, WA
02.1998 - 05.2000

Owner / Operator

Entree Express
Silverdlae, WA
09.1996 - 01.1998

Submarine Sonar Technician

United States Navy, USN
Silverdale, WA
09.1990 - 09.1996

Skills

  • Culinary expertise
  • Kitchen Management
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Cost Control
  • Staff Coordination
  • Operations Management
  • Process Improvements

Affiliations

  • I also run a custom Leatherwork business
  • Avid outdoorsman, hunting, fishing, etc.
  • Avid gardner

Timeline

Chef Consultant

Buholz Inc
05.2023 - Current

Owner /Executive Board Member

Grind On llc. dba Jojo's Colorado BBQ
03.2020 - 02.2023

Owner /Executive Board Member

Kitsap Provisions dba "The Outpost"
03.2019 - 06.2021

Co Owner /Executive Board Member

Kitsap Brewing dba Valholl Brewing
01.2019 - Current

Owner /Corporate Executive Chef

Latitude Restaurants dba The Loft at Latitude 48.5
06.2013 - 02.2016

Co Owner / Corporate Chef

Latitude Restaurants dba Hales Alehouse
01.2013 - 02.2016

Owner/Executive Chef

Latitude Restaurants dba. The Loft @ latitude 47.7
05.2009 - Current

Owner

Hospitality Michael Inc. dba The Bayside Broiler
04.2005 - 12.2008

General Manager

The Spot Nightclub
02.2002 - 09.2024

Restaurant Manager

Silver City Brewing Co.
10.2000 - 09.2002

Food and Beverage Manager

Hallmark Inns and Resorts
06.2000 - 10.2002

Restaurant and Lounge Manager

West Coast Hotels
02.1998 - 05.2000

Owner / Operator

Entree Express
09.1996 - 01.1998

Submarine Sonar Technician

United States Navy, USN
09.1990 - 09.1996

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