STUART JAMES CHRISTOFF
Alma,MI
Summary
Multi talented customer development professional with a proven track record of identifying growth opportunities and driving revenue. Expertise in relationship building, strategic planning, and market analysis enables impactful results. Committed to fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving business needs while consistently prioritizing effective communication and problem solving. Recognized for a customer-centric approach that enhances client satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Development Specialist
Gordon Food Service
Alma, Michigan
11.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities within assigned territories.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product offerings based on customer feedback.
- Opened New Business. Winner Circle 2025. First Timer Award 2024
Independent Contractual Consulting and Caterings
Christoff Catering Co. LLC
Lansing, MI, USA
03.2021 - Current
- Sales of services while working closely with the organizer to achieve their appropriate needs within their budget.
- Plan menus, manage inventory, source products and supplies to optimize my bottom line.
- Finance management to maintain cash flow, on time payments to creditors, and retain earnings for growth of the company with quick decision making if necessary.
- Recruit and involve staff as needed per event and manage their productivity and time schedule and payment.
- Work independently or equally on teams to conduct employer company goals to achieve various assignments such as: Brand launches, operation re-design, food show booths, in store publication with food styling needs, sales teams seminars to learn new products, meet and greets with public shoppers and introduce them to new products.
Executive Chef and Manager
Hong Kong Academy
Sai Kung, Hong Kong
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Working as a collaborative member of the academy’s faculty to plan and execute special events, and enhance the food service design and functionality
- Plan menus for the academy’s catering services targeting special events, on campus coffee house and canteen services 604 students and 170 staff, while making service time, nutritional value, quality and sustainability our constant goal
- Managing staff productivity, leave times, training, and hiring, and employee evaluations
- Responsible for stocktaking, purchasing, and managing an acceptable profit and loss statement
Sushi Chef/Server
Maru Sushi
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Learned the company routine of setting up and preparing rolls, sashimi, nigiri and hot appetizer menu items.
- Serving sections as large as five tables and twenty seats - I guided guests who were new sushi and those who were veterans through our menu, helping them begin their experience with the right combinations and textures so as to leave happy and surprised.
Management
Vitale’s of Ada
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
10.2003 - 01.2012
- Managed front of the house including liquor delivery, bar set up, server support and cash outs, guests services and nightly end of day reports and cash counts.
- Creating literature for training, new hire orientation, sanitization, food production and general practice in the back of house
- Work full time at all stations with all BOH staff to fully understand the positions needs so to define its scope more accurately thus develop more efficient and scalable training procedures
- Cook menu to its standard, clean meats and seafoods, assist executive chef with daily station preparation and features rolled out weekly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business & Hospitality Management
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Big Rapids, MI, US08-2016
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
SECCHIA INSTITUTE FOR CULINARY EDUCATION
Grand Rapids, MI, US05-2010
Skills
- Salesman
- Presenter
- Musician
- Chef
- F&B Operations
- Internationally Experienced
- Athlete/Coach
Accomplishments
First Timer 2024
Winner Circle 2025
Currently Leading Division in Brands Competition and above target.
Certification
- Member of American Culinary Federation since 2010
- ServSafe certified 2023
Languages
Thai
Limited Working
Timeline
Customer Development Specialist
Gordon Food Service
11.2023 - Current
Independent Contractual Consulting and Caterings
Christoff Catering Co. LLC
03.2021 - Current
Executive Chef and Manager
Hong Kong Academy
07.2018 - 06.2020
Sushi Chef/Server
Maru Sushi
05.2013 - 07.2016
Management
Vitale’s of Ada
10.2003 - 01.2012
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
SECCHIA INSTITUTE FOR CULINARY EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Business & Hospitality Management
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Presentations
- EightWest - Grand Rapids Wood8
- EightWest - Most Recent Segment