Executive Chef Dining Services

PAUL BATES

Coraopolis, PA *************@*****.*** 412-***-**** linkedin.com/in/paul-a-bates

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Executive Chef with extensive experience in transforming dining services within senior living and hospitality environments. Specializes in creating resident-focused, nutritious, and innovative menus that enhance both health and quality of life. Proven ability to elevate dining experiences while driving operational efficiency, increasing resident and family satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with all dietary and safety regulations. A strategic leader with a passion for culinary excellence and a hands-on approach to team development, consistently delivering high standards of service and cost-effective kitchen operations that align with organizational goals.

Core Competencies

Culinary Innovator

Resident Experience

Menu Engineering

New Chef Mentorship

Restaurant Mobilization

Hospitality Management

Fine Dining Experiences

Operational Efficiencies

Fiscal Responsibility

Innovative Catering Design

Dining Services Operations

Organizational Leadership

Professional Experience

Resort Lifestyle Communities Pittsburgh, PA 2021 – 2024

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT EXECUTIVE CHEF

Dining services leadership within multiple non-profit retirement communities across multiple states.

Emphasized resident satisfaction by implementation of innovative menu designs and improved food safety protocols.

Mentored and developed new Executive Chefs, fostering leadership skills and culinary expertise to drive operational success.

Common Sail Investment Group/Independence Village, Story Point Grand Ledge, MI 2019 – 2020

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Leadership of culinary operations in an independent and assisted living community, serving 160 residents.

Created global menus for a sophisticated clientele and conducted cooking demonstrations enhancing resident engagement.

Lake Gibson Village, LLC - Lakeland, FL 2017 – 2019

EXECUTIVE CHEF/MANAGER, CULINARY SERVICES

Created unforgettable catering experiences that delighted clients and elevated brand reputation to a "Best of the Best" dining experiences, including a first-place win in "Dessert Wars 2017"

Through personalized coaching, enabled new chefs to confidently lead their teams, resulting in improved efficiency, enhanced dining experiences, and a strong pipeline of future culinary leaders.

Brookdale Senior Living/Regency Oaks - Clearwater, FL 2013 – 2017

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Led the culinary department at a 40-acre upscale Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), driving significant improvements in dining operations, resident satisfaction, and team efficiency.

Designed and executed thematic culinary events and gourmet dinners, elevating the dining experience within a high-profile atmosphere and creating memorable, high-impact dining moments for residents and guests.

CURA Hospitality/Longwood Oakmont, PA 2006 – 2013

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Oversaw operations for a large-scale retirement community, achieving numerous culinary awards.

Provided hands-on guidance in menu creation, kitchen management, and food safety protocols, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and resident satisfaction.

Atria’s Restaurant and Tavern Mount Lebanon, PA 2002 – 2004

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Transformed kitchen operations by introducing efficient cost control and culinary training programs.

Pivotal role in mobilization of a new 199-seat restaurant, leading to a successful launch.

ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment Pittsburgh, PA 1998 – 2002

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Mobilized culinary services for PNC Park and Heinz Field, managing high-volume catering and premium services.

Recognized for outstanding food service management during high-profile events.

Education & Professional Development

SERV Safe Manager Certified

Member of American Culinary Federation PGH Chapter

Extended Studies at the Culinary Institute of America

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