Gary Hart

Gary Hart

Executive Chef

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  • Timeline

  • About me

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  • Education

    • The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

      1995 - 1997
      Associates of Specialized Technology Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    • Kingsway Regional High School

      1984 - 1988
  • Experience

    • Salty Sam's Pier 13

      Jan 1998 - Nov 2000
      Executive Chef

      Responsible for all aspects of running a casual seafood restaurant.

    • McCormick & Schmick's

      Jan 2000 - Nov 2001
      Sous Chef

      Responsibilities included managing the budget, inventory, ordering and managing the kitchen staff. Daily duties also included running an efficient line, catering private and corporate events, and preparing the daily menu that changed at lunch and dinner

    • ARAMARK Healthcare

      Sept 2001 - Jan 2017
      Executive Chef/Retail Manager @ Aramark
    • NFL Films

      Nov 2001 - Jan 2003
      Executive Chef/Retail Manager @ Aramark

      Played a key role in opening the business at NFL Films. Responsibilities included scheduling, supervising a staff of 15, ordering, controlling food cost, developing menus, catering for inside clients; including Television shots Under the Helmet, NFL Match-up and NFL Presents. Catered to outside clients including; Reebok, Lowes, Maxim and ESPN. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, accounts payable and purchasing.

    • Educational Testing Service (ETS)

      Jan 2003 - Sept 2004
      Executive Chef/Retail Manager @ Aramark

      Responsibilities included scheduling, supervising a staff of 33, ordering, controlling food cost, developing menus and catering utilizing Aramark tool applications, maintaining a safe work environment, accounts payable and purchasing. Managed a four location component.

    • Inspira Medical Center

      Sept 2004 - Feb 2017
      Executive Chef/Retail Manager @ Aramark

      Responsible for scheduling, supervising a staff of 56, ordering, controlling food cost, developing menus and catering utilizing Aramark tool applications. Selected as the pilot program for Aramark’s new New-Menu Program, Ariba Ordering System, MtM System and Prima. Manages all aspects of the retail program, which includes marketing, maintaining food quality, and ensuring customer satisfaction in the employee café. Played a key role in opening the 509 Bistro and maintaining all aspects of insuring a successful operation. Show less

    • Compass Group

      Feb 2017 - Mar 2020
      • Director of Food and Nutrition Services

        Dec 2018 - Mar 2020
      • Retail Manager

        Feb 2017 - Dec 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ServSafe