STU MITCHELL
CHICAGO / LOS ANGELES
Summary
Professional and enthusiastic Restaurant General Manager and Event Coordinator/Production Manager, dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, effectively engaging with both guests and staff to swiftly overcome challenges, and foster satisfaction. Involved in the production of everything from weddings, corporate events, art exhibits, and music festivals; including large-scale events such as Van's Warped Tour, Grand Chef's Gala, Chicago Gourmet, Green City Market BBQ, and Lollapalooza.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality Consultant
Barkeep Collective
Chicago / Cleveland, USA
05.2020 - 07.2024
General Manager/Director of Operations
Fulton Market Kitchen
Chicago, USA
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Contemporary American Restaurant and Event Venue
General Manager
Otto Mezzo
Chicago, USA
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Italian Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant from Rockit Ranch Productions
General Manager
Nellcôte & RM Champagne Lounge
Chicago, USA
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Two-venue, Bohemian Chic Eatery and Champagne Lounge
General Manager
Celeste
Chicago, USA
03.2014 - 03.2015
- 4am, Four Floor Elevated Cocktail Bar and Nightclub
Partner/General Manager
Pi Gallery Bar
Chicago, USA
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar, and Art Gallery
Partner/PR & Marketing Director
Blue 13
Chicago, USA
02.2008 - 03.2012
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Fine Dining Restaurant
Education
B.A. - Communications with emphasis on Broadcasting
Cleveland State U.
05-2003
Skills
- Project management
- Event coordination, planning, and production
- Tripleseat and Cvent
- Team management
- Brand development
- Customer service
- Partnership development
- Customer relationship building
- Operations management
- Client relationship management
- Networking skills
- Calm under pressure
- Customer relations
- Friendly, positive attitude
- MS office
- Multitasking
- Promotional activities
- Logistics management
- Hospitality management
- Scheduling
- Written communication
- Talent booking
References
- Lale Ketcham, Sales Director – Beyond Catering & Events lketcham@beyondcatering.com, (312) 623-5253
- Kevin Hickey, Owner/Operator/Executive Chef – The Duck Inn kevin@theduckinnchicago.com, (312) 363-8428
- Chris Curren, Owner/Executive Chef – The Graceful Ordinary cjcurren@yahoo.com, (312) 622-0980
Timeline
Hospitality Consultant
Barkeep Collective
05.2020 - 07.2024
General Manager/Director of Operations
Fulton Market Kitchen
05.2018 - 04.2020
General Manager
Otto Mezzo
06.2016 - 03.2018
General Manager
Nellcôte & RM Champagne Lounge
03.2015 - 06.2016
General Manager
Celeste
03.2014 - 03.2015
Partner/General Manager
Pi Gallery Bar
10.2012 - 03.2014
Partner/PR & Marketing Director
Blue 13
02.2008 - 03.2012
B.A. - Communications with emphasis on Broadcasting
Cleveland State U.
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