Keith Wittrock

Keith Wittrock

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Hotel Manager at The Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

  • Education

    • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Minneapolis

      2006 - 2008
      Associate's Degree Culinary Arts/Chef Training

      Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador Serve Safe Certificate

    • University of Iowa

      2002 - 2003
      Certificate Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

      Paramedic Specialist - Certification

  • Experience

    • Primghar Golf and Country Club

      Jul 1994 - Feb 2006
      Cook

      Cook for Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAssist in menu developmentBartending and serving experience

    • Siouxland Paramedics Inc.

      Jun 2003 - Mar 2006
      Dispatcher/EMT-Paramedic

      Dispatch Ambulance units based on needRelay pertinent information between agencyPatient transport and care

    • JW's Bar and Grill

      Feb 2006 - Oct 2006
      Kitchen Manager

      Renovation and construction of Dining Room/Kitchen Assist in kitchen design and front of the house layout Assist in menu developmentAssist on the setup of POSCook on line and oversee line production

    • NBA City

      Oct 2006 - Jul 2007
      Kitchen Supervisor

      Run reports and manage labor cost of the kitchen In charge of buffets on event nightsPrep items and set up line for service

    • McMahon's Irish Pub

      Jul 2007 - Jun 2008
      Executive Chef

      Assist in the rebuild and opening of the restaurant Set up and maintain POS systemMenu DevelopmentControl food and labor costOversee the overall operations of the kitchen

    • Blue Mountain Culinary Emporium

      Jul 2008 - Mar 2009
      Sous Chef

      Assist in overall operation on the kitchen Prep and oversee line operations for lunch servicePrep and station cooking for dinner serviceAssist in menu developmentBartending experience with large selection of wine, liquors, and brews

    • Eldon's Restaurant

      Oct 2009 - Oct 2014
      Executive Chef

      Interim General Manager Assist in the startup of restaurant Development of menu, wine list, restaurant layout/design, and POS programing Assist in marketing strategyGenerate and evaluate weekly P&L using Restaurant Solutions Software Manage food cost and labor cost Oversee kitchen operations for prep, lunch services, and dinner services

    • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City

      Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
      Executive Chef

      Manage multiple restaurant concepts on propertyAAA 3 Diamond RestaurantTrip Advisor #1 rating for restaurants and destination in Sioux City, IA Open Table winner of Diners Choice Award 2014, 2015, & 2016Iowa Tourism winner of Outstanding Attraction 2015 & 2016

    • DoubleTree by Hilton - Minneapolis Park Place

      Oct 2017 - Mar 2024
      • Director Of Food And Beverage

        Jun 2019 - Mar 2024
      • Executive Chef

        Oct 2017 - Jun 2019
    • The Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

      Mar 2024 - now
      Hotel Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IPACT - Certificate of Completion

      State of Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
      Nov 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • IPledge - Certificate of Completion

      State of Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
      Nov 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED

      American Red Cross
      Aug 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Food Manager Certificate

      State of Minnesota
      Jan 2021
    • Serve Safe

      National Restaurant Association
      Aug 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Certificate of Achievement

      Dale Carnegie Training
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Participant & Auction Package

      Issued by March of Dimes - Signature Chef's Auction
      March of Dimes - Signature Chef's AuctionAssociated with Keith Wittrock
    • Building

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity
      Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Keith Wittrock
    • Volunteer - Guest Chef

      Issued by Kids Cafe
      Kids CafeAssociated with Keith Wittrock
    • Active Member

      Issued by American Culinary Federation on Dec 2017
      American Culinary FederationAssociated with Keith Wittrock
    • EMT-Basic

      Issued by Primghar Ambulance Service on Sept 2000
      Primghar Ambulance ServiceAssociated with Keith Wittrock
    • Volunteer Firefighter

      Issued by Primghar Volunteer Fire Department on Aug 2001
      Primghar Volunteer Fire DepartmentAssociated with Keith Wittrock
    • Active Member

      Issued by Primghar Jacees on Jan 2002
      Primghar JaceesAssociated with Keith Wittrock
    • Mentor

      Issued by ProStart Program on Jan 2012
      ProStart ProgramAssociated with Keith Wittrock
    • Cooking Demonstrations and Promotions

      Issued by Sioux City Farmers Market on Jan 2011
      Sioux City Farmers MarketAssociated with Keith Wittrock