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Olive Chase

Centerville,Massachusetts

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at The Casual Gourmet, showcasing strategic planning and leadership team building. Spearheaded growth, transforming a small gourmet shop into Cape Cod's largest off-premise catering company. Demonstrates integrity and operational excellence, excelling in fostering partnerships and driving profitability. Experienced Board Chair with 20+ leading a variety of non profit organizations on both local, statewide and national level. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

President/Ceo

The Casual Gourmet
04.1986 - Current

Founder, President and Owner of a full service catering and contract food services company. Started with 1,000 square foot gourmet shop in 1986, the company currently operates a 30 seat café and bakery in Centerville. The bakery specializes in wedding cakes and includes as clients Sagamore Inn, Ocean Edge and Daniel Webster Inn among others. Casual Gourmet is the largest off-premise catering company on Cape Cod, the preferred caterer for the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Wianno Yacht Club, Osterville Historic Museum, Chequasett Club, Bourne Farm, Historic Highfield Hall and Nauticus Marina in Osterville, etc.

General Manager

Hearth And Kettle Family Restaurants
03.1981 - 02.1986
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of employees, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

General Manager

M.D. Armstrong's Restaurant
03.1975 - 01.1981

Responsible for all day-to-day operations of restaurant including hiring, firing and supervision of all employees; purchasing of all foodstuffs, liquor and small wares.

Skills

    Leadership Team Building

    Organizational Leadership

    Strategic Planning

    Operational Excellence

    Integrity and ethics

CIVIC


Board of Directors- Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce 2010 -2018

Chair Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce 2017 -2018

Board of Directors –International Caterers Association 2008-2012

Caterers Committee –Mass Restaurant Association 2007-2012

Board Of Directors Mass Restaurant Association  2011 -2024

Executive Committee Mass Restaurant 2018 -2024 Association

Chair, Board of Trustees, Sturgis Charter Public School 2003 - 2007

Chair, Board of Trustees, Cape Cod Light House Charter School 2000-2003

Board of Directors- Massachusetts Charter SchoolAssociation 2005-2006

Member of Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce 1984-2020

Member of Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce 1993-Present

Member of President’s Club, Cape Cod Hospital 1996-2005

Member of Canal Region Chamber of Commerce 1996-2018

Member Falmouth Chamber of Commerce 2003-2020

Secretary, Board of Trustees Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School 1998- 2002

Vice President of Community Affairs, HyannisArea Chamber of Commerce 1984-1985

Timeline

President/Ceo

The Casual Gourmet
04.1986 - Current

General Manager

Hearth And Kettle Family Restaurants
03.1981 - 02.1986

General Manager

M.D. Armstrong's Restaurant
03.1975 - 01.1981

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