MIKE BURGER
Hinckley,OH
Summary
Chief Operations Officer with 20+ years of experience leading multi-unit restaurant and craft brewery / beverage operations. Proven ability to scale brand footprint and increase company revenue. Skilled in strategic planning, menu innovation, and enhancing customer experience to drive profitability. Team leader focused on success.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
DRINK MODERN TECHNOLOGIES
01.2025 - Current
- Managed entire lifecycle of products, coordinating supply chains from procurement to final delivery. Optimized transportation, warehousing, and inventory systems to enhance efficiency and ensure timely, secure, and accurate delivery of goods.
- Developed and implemented strategies for inventory management, reducing waste and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Led initiatives to streamline operational processes and enhance productivity across multiple departments.
- Mentored and trained staff on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
Chief Operating Officer
THE BREW KETTLE
01.2014 - 01.2025
- Launched, managed, and scaled dining and brewery concepts across multiple locations. Proven expertise in menu development, P&L management, vendor negotiations, and building high-performing teams to drive profitability. Maintained service standards and operational efficiency across multiple locations to enhance guest experience. Oversaw supply and distribution of proprietary recipe components for 7 locations as PCQI for The Brew Kettle Commissary Kitchen.
- Led operational strategy development to enhance efficiency and profitability across all business units.
- Streamlined supply chain processes, reducing costs while maintaining product quality and service standards.
- Oversaw implementation of key performance indicators to monitor operational effectiveness and drive improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Finance
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OHSkills
- Operational efficiency
- Logistics Management
- Process improvement
- Cost savings
- Schedule management
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Strategic execution
Certification
- PCQI Certified - Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance
Preventative Controls Qualified Individual certified to ensure the safety of food preparation by inspecting food or preparation facilities for safe practices to minimize the spread of food-borne illnesses in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act.
- ServSafe Certified - National Restaurant Association
Nationally recognized credential from the National Restaurant Association verifying a food service professional's knowledge of food safety, covering critical areas including preventing contamination, proper time/temperature control, hygiene, and sanitation to avoid foodborne illness. Management Level Certification
Timeline
Director of Operations
DRINK MODERN TECHNOLOGIES
01.2025 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
THE BREW KETTLE
01.2014 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Finance
Baldwin Wallace University