Michael Losik
Rock Hill,SC
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Work History
Executive Chef
Morrison Healthcare at Levine Children’s Hospital
Charlotte, NC
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted in the implementation of a staffing recognition program that improved environment and lowered turnover by 17% -
- Identified avenues to decrease food waste and led the team to maintain food cost at 5-9% under-budgeted metrics - Increased patient satisfaction scores by 3% overall through creative and out-of-the-box solutions
- Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
Sous Chef
Oak Steakhouse
Charlotte, NC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Handled new-hire orientation of 30 employees and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Reduced food cost by 4.75%
Chef Manager
Aramark/Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes, and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Managed employee rewards programs.
- Continually ran a successful food cost of 32%.
- Managed 35 employees.
Executive Chef
Tyber Creek Pub
Charlotte, NC
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
Production Manager
Meat and Fish Company
Charlotte, NC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
Owner/Chef
Chef Mike LLC
Huntersville, NC
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Succeeded in doubling profits after first year.
Education
B.S - Food and Beverage Industry Management
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
2013
No Degree - Certified Dietary Manager
Skills
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Recruitment and Retention Strategies
- Talent Acquisition
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Negotiation Tactics
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Dispute Mediation
- Forecasting Employment Needs
Accomplishments
- Brought the Direct the Chef program to life for terminally ill children and their families.
- 2021 Morrison Healthcare Account of the Year.
- Helped hire over 68 successful employees in Morrison.
Additional Information
Policies & Procedures Manuals | Logistics Management | Kronos Time Management System | ICIMS Recruiting Software HACCP Variance Writing | Prima Inventory Management
Timeline
Executive Chef - Morrison Healthcare at Levine Children’s Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Sous Chef - Oak Steakhouse
01.2017 - 01.2019
Chef Manager - Aramark/Winthrop University
01.2015 - 01.2017
Executive Chef - Tyber Creek Pub
01.2014 - 01.2015
Production Manager - Meat and Fish Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
Owner/Chef - Chef Mike LLC
01.2011 - 01.2013
- B.S, Food and Beverage Industry Management
Johnson & Wales University - Bachelor of Science, Culinary Arts
North Dakota State University - No Degree, Certified Dietary Manager
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