Robert Krebs
Minneola
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented professional with extensive experience in culinary and dining services, particularly at Allegro Senior Living. Seasoned Director of Dining Services with comprehensive background in food service management. Oversaw daily operations, budget planning, and staff supervision in previous roles, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for all patrons. Skilled in implementing innovative menu changes and cost-effective strategies that enhanced overall efficiency and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated strong leadership skills, commitment to maintaining health and safety protocols, and ability to adapt to changing business needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Dining Services
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
Tavares
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored food inventory levels to ensure consistent availability of supplies.
- Coordinated special events with outside vendors for catering services.
- Inspected facilities regularly to uphold safety standards and maintenance protocols.
- Oversaw daily dining hall operations, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations to identify improvement opportunities.
- Established complaint-handling procedures regarding food quality and service issues.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for competitive pricing on food products and equipment.
- Maintained comprehensive records for budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and personnel files.
Store Manager
Pinch A Penny
Ocoee
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Oversaw pool cleaning services to ensure high standards and customer satisfaction.
Managed store inventory to maintain optimal stock levels of chemicals and equipment.
Sold pool chemicals and equipment, driving revenue growth and customer engagement.
Director of Dining Services
Allegro Senior Living
Clermont
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Responsible for a dining department with 25 staff preparing and serving 3 meals a day for 120 assisted living and memory care residents.
Dining Services Director
Life Care Services at Freedom Pointe
The Villages
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Freedom Pointe is a continuous care retirement community serving over 25,000 meals per month.
- Responsible for managing a staff of 85 with 2 assistant directors and 3 chefs.
- Freedom Pointe is a continuous care retirement community serving over 25,000 meals per month.
Director of Dining Services
Westminster Retirement
Orlando
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: Responsible for all culinary and service operations for a continuous care retirement community.
- Responsible for all culinary and service operations for a continuous care retirement community, serving over 20,000 meals per month.
- Responsible for all culinary and service operations for a continuous care retirement community.
Director of Outlets
Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
Orlando
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Consistently top 10% of the Renaissance brand in service & food scores.
- Responsible for all restaurant, bar, coffee shop and room service operations.
- Consistently top 10% of the Renaissance brand in service & food scores.
Director of Outlets
EMBASSY SUITES
Lake Buena Vista
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: The resort has 4 food and beverage outlets and 10,000 sq.feet of meeting space.
- Responsible for all restaurant, banquet & catering operations of the resort.
- The resort has 4 food and beverage outlets and 10,000 sq.feet of meeting space.
Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director
MARRIOTT'S GRANDE VISTA
Orlando
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: The Grill is a 100 seat full service restaurant with banquet facilities.
- Responsible for all restaurant, banquet & catering operations of The Grill.
- Consistently the top 3 performer in service and profit.
- Manager of the quarter.
- The Grill is a 100 seat full service restaurant with banquet facilities.
Director of Food and Beverage
HEATHROW COUNTRY CLUB
Heathrow
05.2011 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: Heathrow Country Club has 2 full service restaurants as well as banquet facilities for up to 300.
- Responsible for all restaurant, banquet & catering operations.
- Annual F&B sales exceed $2 million.
- Heathrow Country Club has 2 full service restaurants as well as banquet facilities for up to 300.
Director of Food and Beverage
CHAMPIONSGATE GOLF CLUB
07.2001 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: Champions Gate Golf Club has an 85 seat full service restaurant, 48 seat full service bar as well as banquet facilities for up to 600 guests.
- Responsible for all restaurant, banquet & catering operations.
- Annual F&B sales exceed $1.5 million.
- Champions Gate Golf Club has an 85 seat full service restaurant, 48 seat full service bar as well as banquet facilities for up to 600 guests.
- Previous position at this property include: Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager.
Executive Chef
RAINFOREST CAFÉ AT DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM
Lake Buena Vista
11.1999 - 07.2001
- Company Overview: Rainforest Caf�� is an 850 seat full service restaurant with catering facilities for up to 1,500 guests.
- Responsible for supervising P.M. kitchen operations, including: quality food presentation, costs, production, sanitation and labor management.
- Rainforest Café is an 850 seat full service restaurant with catering facilities for up to 1,500 guests.
- Annual F&B revenue exceeded $15 million.
Executive Restaurant Chef
WALT DISNEY WORLD DOLPHIN RESORT
Lake Buena Vista
06.1990 - 11.1999
- Company Overview: The Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort has 1,600 guest rooms, 6 restaurants and banquet facilities for servicing over 6,000 guests.
- Responsible for maintaining food quality & presentation standards, controlling food & labor costs, ordering, staffing and scheduling, equipment maintenance and staff training.
- The Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort has 1,600 guest rooms, 6 restaurants and banquet facilities for servicing over 6,000 guests.
- Previous positions at this property include: Assistant Banquet Chef, Restaurant Sous Chef.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Nutrition and Foodservice
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2020
Culinary Arts -
Joliet Junior College
Certification in Management -
Alan B. Shepard High School
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer service and care
- Culinary and kitchen management
- Labor cost analysis
- Food safety and preparation
- Restaurant and catering management
- Profit and loss analysis
- Leadership and supervision
- Training and development
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Financial report writing
- Inventory and procurement management
Certification
- Certified Food Safety Manager, 2019-06-01
- Certified Tips Trainer, 2018-01-01
- ServSafe, K612770682530, 2017-06-01, 2025-07-01
- Driver's License, 2017-06-01, 2025-07-01
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, 2022-05-01, Completed
- Principles of accounting, 2021-09-01, Proficient
- Retail customer service, 2024-01-01, Proficient
- Sales skills, 2024-01-01, Proficient
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, 2021-06-01, Proficient
- General manager (hospitality), 2021-06-01, Proficient
- Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, 2023-11-01, Proficient
- Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution, 2023-11-01, Proficient
- Cooking skills: Basic food preparation, 2022-11-01, Proficient
- Food safety, 2022-11-01, Proficient
- Attention to detail, 2024-02-01, Proficient
- Manufacturing fit, 2024-01-01, Completed
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, 2024-02-01, Proficient
<Enter your own>
- Title: Director of Dining Services
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Director of Dining Services
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Pinch A Penny
03.2024 - 10.2025
Director of Dining Services
Allegro Senior Living
06.2022 - 03.2024
Dining Services Director
Life Care Services at Freedom Pointe
11.2019 - 06.2022
Director of Dining Services
Westminster Retirement
08.2017 - 11.2019
Director of Outlets
Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
01.2016 - 08.2017
Director of Outlets
EMBASSY SUITES
03.2015 - 01.2016
Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director
MARRIOTT'S GRANDE VISTA
03.2012 - 03.2015
Director of Food and Beverage
HEATHROW COUNTRY CLUB
05.2011 - 03.2012
Director of Food and Beverage
CHAMPIONSGATE GOLF CLUB
07.2001 - 05.2011
Executive Chef
RAINFOREST CAFÉ AT DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM
11.1999 - 07.2001
Executive Restaurant Chef
WALT DISNEY WORLD DOLPHIN RESORT
06.1990 - 11.1999
Certificate of Achievement - Nutrition and Foodservice
University of Florida
Culinary Arts -
Joliet Junior College
Certification in Management -
Alan B. Shepard High School
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