Mitchell Hartman
Aurora,WV
Summary
Versatile professional with over 15 years of experience in the food services and hospitality industry and 9 years of leadership and management positions. Experience in both private and corporate sectors and women’s non-profit groups. Ability to adapt, learn and apply new skills quickly.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Catering and Executive Sous Chef
Compass Group
02.2018 - Current
- Responsible for building and maintaining client relationships; includes meeting with clients to establish desired goals and budgets.
- Coordinate with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions; such as preparation, creation, plating and delivery.
- Develop and implement new techniques to improve upon efficiencies within a daily team consisting of 30+ staff members.
- Organize employee training and development on topics related to customer service best practices, food safety compliance, and effective communication skills among team members.
- Remain fluent with the most up to date federal, state, and local food handling regulations .
Director of Dietary Services
Ensign Services Healthcare Group
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed all aspects of the daily foodservice department operations.
- Maintained client exceptions by providing team leadership and oversight specific to food quality and safety standards.
- Established and maintained strong working relationships with clients, physicians, consultants and vendors.
- Maintained financial reports / records focused on department personnel, income, expenditures, and inventory levels (food and supplies) in order to make informed decisions / recommendations.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through consistent procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Responsible for creating and implementing menus while assuring meal services are maintained to a quality standard with appearance, palatability, temperatures, sanitation and servicing times.
- Responsible for hiring, developing, and scheduling all staff / team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science Culinary Nutrition - Associate of Science Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Denver
Denver, CO05.2013
High School Diploma -
North Country Union High School
Newport, VT05.2009
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Employee Development and Leadership
- Financial Budgeting and Management
- Project Oriented / Motivated
- Critical Thinking
- Proficient with Office 360
- Compass Group Safely Cahmpion
Timeline
Director of Catering and Executive Sous Chef
Compass Group
02.2018 - Current
Director of Dietary Services
Ensign Services Healthcare Group
05.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science Culinary Nutrition - Associate of Science Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Denver
High School Diploma -
North Country Union High School