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Michael JOhnston

Menominee

Summary

Innovative Chef Consultant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, kitchen management, and culinary training. Excel in communication, creative problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring successful project outcomes and team collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Consultant

Michaels Decent Food
Menominee
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked with investors to start a new business in a historical district of Menominee, Michigan. Responsibilities included purchasing all equipment, hiring staff, making initial menus, setting up business accounts, programming POS systems, and implementing DoorDash for extra revenue.
  • Continuing work with contractors on the upper level of the building as an event hall that I hope I can go back to from time to time to host special dinners.
  • Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
  • Provided excellent professional development opportunities for staff.
  • Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.

Excutive Chef

Mojo Rosa Restaurant Group
Egg Harbor
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
  • Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff regarding reservations and table management.
  • Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Supervised dramatic changes to kitchens, adhered to health department standards and handled customer requests for healthier food options.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Utilized local, fresh food products to support local economies and showcase community support.
  • Worked with many different people from all over the world, with a lot of different talents.

Owner/Operations Executive

Mikeys Twisted Plate
Marinette
07.2017 - 09.2023
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Had a restaurant and a Profitable Food Truck. The business closed due to health decisions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts And Hospitality

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

NWTC
Marinette, WI

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Recipe creation
  • Food safety
  • POS system setup
  • Staff management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Food pairing
  • Time management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Company quality standards

Affiliations

  • Gardening Herbs for garnishes
  • Exercising with my dog and girlfriend
  • Disc Golfing on days off
  • Big beach goer

Timeline

Chef/Consultant

Michaels Decent Food
08.2024 - Current

Excutive Chef

Mojo Rosa Restaurant Group
02.2024 - 08.2024

Owner/Operations Executive

Mikeys Twisted Plate
07.2017 - 09.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts And Hospitality

Fox Valley Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

NWTC

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