Michael Nadolski Jr.

**** ******* **** ***** ******, OH 44121

Phone: 440-***-**** E-Mail: ad0cxh@r.postjobfree.com Education

Culinary Institute of America, 2000

New York, New York

Associate of Occupational Studies

Baking & Pastry

Driven leader with a demonstrable background in multiple aspects of the culinary arts, along with a proven track record of leadership within high standards operations. Vast background in the sales and execution of a wide variety of events including all components of client relationship development and retention. Experience

Salerno Group: Lago Custom Events Director of Sales and Events Cleveland, Ohio 2013-2023

Developed and expanded the private event department from a $250k per year side business, into an independent fully fledged event and production company with revenue exceeding $4 million annually.

Book, plan, & execute a wide range of events from conferences, receptions, galas, weddings, fundraisers, launch parties, festivals, and concerts.

Developed a team of 10 salaried managers and 100+ staff, overseeing recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance appraisal.

Developed and implemented sales plans and packages to streamline client bookings and increase profitability and guest experience.

Created and implemented all standards of practice, training materials, service structures, recruitment, training, and disciplinary actions.

Integral to the partnerships created with Laurel Live & Elevation Group, which partnered with Lago Custom Events to execute several festivals and concerts across multiple states that lead to the creation of another independent event company Lago Concessions.

Partnered, sponsored, and worked on various high-profile events and organizations around the city including The Human Rights Campaign, Food Strong, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, The Republican National Convention, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, NBA, MLB, NFL, Plexus LGBT Chamber of Commerce, LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland,

Brothers Lounge: Executive Chef

Lakewood, Ohio 2011-2013

Replaced menu with fully scratch/craft offerings while controlling food cost beneath 30%

Created a separate fully scratch sushi menu with rotating specialties.

Maintained an efficient work environment while overseeing all recruitment, onboarding, training, and disciplinary actions.

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Peabody Concert Club: Operations Manager

Cleveland, Ohio 2009-2011

Oversaw high volume club operations, including event booking, planning, and execution.

Responsible for bar staffing and operations, including cocktail lists in collaboration with a variety of liquor reps and sponsors.

Ryder negotiations and execution as well as payments and ticket sales. Stanford Financial Group: Executive Pastry Chef

Antigua and Barbuda 2006-2009

Creator of the entire dessert program for a fine dining restaurant and private athletic club.

Collaborated with the Executive Chef and Sommelier to curate unique menu pairings on a weekly basis.

Assisted with the design and execution of numerous private events and receptions.

Participated in the costing and sourcing of product to a remote island environment

Major role in the Club’s awarding of a AAA 5 Diamond award. Picasso at the Bellagio Hotel: Lead Pastry Chef

Las Vegas, Nevada 2002-2006

Lead the pastry program within Julian Seranos’s flagship restaurant within a high-volume hotel and casino

Collaborated with the Michelin Star Executive Chef to develop dynamic and unexpected desserts and baked goods receiving a AAA 5-star award, 5-Diamond rating and routinely ranked as one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas.

Trained and oversaw the operations of numerous pastry cooks while assisting on the dessert line.

Managed food cost and waste while working in a high stress and fast paced environment. Bergin Baking Co: Kitchen Manager

Las Vegas, Nevada 2000-2002

Oversaw all kitchen operations for Mary Bergin’s Bakery and Café, her first solo venture after 23 years with Spago.

Oversaw all staff recruitment, training, including the development of all SOPs.

Maintained profitable food and labor cost within a brand new business. References furnished upon request.

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