Experience

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  Culinary services group

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2015

  Corporate executive chef

  responsible for menu development and implementation for 48 accounts throughout the mid Atlantic region, oversee culinary development and training, maintaining the corporate test kitchen and evaluate products for use in our programs, maintain and develop vendor relationships and programs, serve on committees to develop business initiatives Accomplishments  new marketing brand “Top Nosh” for business dining and higher education business pursuit consolidate vendor contracts to encourage competitive pricing/terms achieved CDM, CFPP accreditation Launched Intro to Culinary at the Corporate Research Center Helped to develop Culinary Corner and other social media initiatives Show less

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  Sodexo

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

  General manager

  Provides local leadership and strategic direction to build client relationships and new business opportunities to enhance profitability for the company. Directs business practices in order to uphold Company mission and values. Develops new and emerging business solutions for sustained growth and effective day-to-day operations

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  Sunrise senior living

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2021

  Director of food and beverage

  The Dining Services Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the food & beverage and dining services operations in the community while meeting and or exceeding Sunrise quality service standards. These responsibilities include but not limited to oversight of procurement, preparation and service of the food per the Sunrise designated Menu Program, financial management of the department, supervising and training team members. Ensures safe food handling & sanitation of food areas, inventory and rotation of products, accurate record keeping, and regulatory compliance. This position is appropriate for full service communities and or communities with typically 400+ resident capacity Show less

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  Brightview senior living

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  Director of dining services
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  Ezra doing what he wants

  Mar 2022 - now

  Happily retired