General Manager Executive Chef

Michael Keltz

*** ***** *** ****** **** Seymour Indiana 47274

812-***-****. ad15w9@r.postjobfree.com

CULINARY PROFESSIONAL

Executive Chef ~ Supervising Cook ~ Kitchen Manager General Manager

Client-focused and goal-driven culinary professional with 20+ years of extensive experience in both restaurant and senior living sectors. Possess solid leadership talents; effectively oversee training and supervision of individuals in food preparation and menu planning, while directing inventory and additional administrative responsibilities. Highly skilled professional educated in culinary arts. Thrive in demanding environments; exhibit firm knowledge of restaurant operations and safe food handling. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse clientele and lead a team of productive and work-oriented personnel.

Key Proficiencies

~ Cooking Techniques & Procedures~ Organization & Time Management

~ Inventory Management & Storage ~ Employee Scheduling & Supervision

~ Sanitary Regulations & Provisions ~ Costing & Budgeting Management

~ Menu Planning~ Crockery & Kitchenware Provision

~ Training & Mentorship~ Team Building & Leadership

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Successfully planned, organized, and managed large conference, banquets and catering events allowing for a

high level of customer service and satisfaction.

• Collaborated with management to develop departmental budgets and forecasts of revenue to maximize

restaurant food, and beverage sales, ultimately increasing the bottom line.

• Liaised with clients to establish solid working relationships; developed rapport with all levels of personnel and

worked diligently to ensure client satisfaction, which encouraged ongoing business and word-of-mouth

referrals.

• Recruited and trained restaurant personnel; ensured accurate preparation of annual performance reviews and

employees.

• #1 Kitchen in Region-Shields House – 2011 and 2012

• St Ambrose Chili Cook-off – Judges Choice as Best/Top Chili 2012

CULINARY SKILLS

• Highly skilled in preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide range of foods, including soups, salads, entrees, and desserts

• Hands-on experience in baking, roasting, grilling, broiling, and frying meats, fish,

vegetables, and other foods

• Proven record of garnishing, arranging and serving food to patrons

• Knowledge of checking freshness of raw food and ingredients before cooking

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Food Safety • Nutrition • Culinary Math • Product Knowledge • Management •

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Travel Centers of America June 2016- August 2022 General Manager

Managed Country Pride in Seymour Indiana and Iron Skillet in Greenburg In. Also helped with assistance to Popeyes in Whitestown In.

SHIELDS HOUSE (Assisted Living Senior Community) – Seymour, IN July 2011 – 2014

Dining Service Coordinator / Supervising Cook

DAKOTA RIDGE RESTAURANT & CATERING – Seymour, IN Aug 2010 – Jul 2011

Executive Chef

HUNTERS RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB – Naples, FL Jan 2008 – Dec 2009

Kitchen Manager

RIVERWALK at TIN CITY – Naples, FL Mar 2006 – Dec 2007

Kitchen Supervisor

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member of the American Culinary Federation – since 2004

EDUCATION

Certified – Safe Serve

ADDITIONAL

Cooked for the church food ministry with Seymour Christian Church in Seymour Indiana

Cooked for the Thousand Ten ministry for the less fortunate in Seymour Indiana

Cooked for the Bridge Ministry in Naples Florida for the homeless

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