Michael George
Operation Manager
Neavitt,MD
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Sodexo, excelling in inventory management and employee training. Achieved the highest client audit grade in the region while controlling food costs and enhancing menu offerings. Passionate about culinary trends and effective communication, driving success in high-volume dining environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Sodexo/Talbot County Schools
Easton, MD
03.2019 - Current
- Manage 40 employees on day-to-day operations and procedures.
- Balance Inventories, ordering, food and labor costs.
- Train Employees on presentation, portion control, and food safety.
- Assist in overseeing safety and ensuring we are audit ready for both safety and state audits.
- Member of the culinary network team using feedback and innovative ideas/foods to create new menus.
General Manager/Chef Manager
Sodexo/ Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed 5 employee to make great food for a small retail operation.
- Balanced inventory, ordering, food and labor cost, monthly close numbers.
- Cooked for catering clients.
- Continued to monitor and follow all company and state polices.
Food Service Manager II
Sodexo/ Spotsylvania County Schools
Spotsylvania, VA
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed daily operations for ten school sites.
- Responsible for ordering and overseeing $550,000 in USDA commodities.
- Held yearly trainings for new hires to get them on boarded to our program.
- Prepared food for caterings using fresh, trendy ingredients.
- Participated in the Culinary Network, which came up with best practices for entire Mid-Atlantic.
Executive Chef II
Sodexo/ Capital One
Glen Allen, VA
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed daily operations for a very productive and profitable kitchen.
- Developed weekly menus that satisfy the palette of the customer.
- Controlled food cost by inventory, ordering, waste, and training.
- Had the highest grade for a client audit in the whole region.
Culinary Procurement Manager
Chartwells/Compass Group DC Public schools
Washington, DC
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Responsible for continuous tracking of inventories and managing cost of 107 schools.
- Worked with vendors to insure best and most cost effective prices.
- Controlled 1.3 million in USDA commodity processing.
Production Chef/Manager
Chartwells/Compass Group Spotsylvania County Schools
Spotsylvania, VA
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Created Production Records and Recipes to specific VA requirements.
- Created new concepts to increase participation in the schools.
- Member of the Mid-Atlantic Culinary Network.
Chef/Manager
Chartwells/Compass Group Spotsylvania County Schools
Spotsylvania, VA
12.2009 - 03.2011
- Controlled inventories for mid and end of month.
- Fed 600 high school students with in 55 minutes.
- Followed USDA guidelines in Federal Student Wellness Programs.
- Assisted in recipes and production records for consistent quality in all 30 schools.
Sous Chef
Café Saint-Ex
Washington, DC
07.2007 - 11.2009
- Created new menus with local and seasonal products.
- Used sustainable seafood and organic vegetable.
- Butchered whole fish and some meats.
Education
Associate of Arts Degree - Specialized Technology
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, PA10.2001
Skills
- Inventory management and cost control
- Food safety compliance
- Employee training and menu development
- Supply chain management
- Budgeting and financial oversight
- Culinary safety standards
- Event catering coordination
- Culinary trends analysis
- Problem solving strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Kitchen organization techniques
- Food production management
- Food plating and presentation skills
- High volume dining expertise
- Food preparation techniques
- Back of house operations
Certification
- NRA ServSafe Sanitation, 2029
- NRA ServSafe Proctor, 2029
Timeline
Operations Manager
Sodexo/Talbot County Schools
03.2019 - Current
General Manager/Chef Manager
Sodexo/ Chesapeake College
11.2016 - 03.2019
Food Service Manager II
Sodexo/ Spotsylvania County Schools
04.2014 - 11.2016
Executive Chef II
Sodexo/ Capital One
04.2013 - 04.2014
Culinary Procurement Manager
Chartwells/Compass Group DC Public schools
08.2012 - 04.2013
Production Chef/Manager
Chartwells/Compass Group Spotsylvania County Schools
03.2011 - 08.2012
Chef/Manager
Chartwells/Compass Group Spotsylvania County Schools
12.2009 - 03.2011
Sous Chef
Café Saint-Ex
07.2007 - 11.2009
Associate of Arts Degree - Specialized Technology
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
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