Manager Food Service
Resume:
Van Kennedy
Experienced Hospitality Leader
Newport, NC ***.*.*******@*****.***
I am an experienced Chef and Hospitality manager looking at my options.
Willing to relocate: Coastal NC
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Director of Hospitality
Nantahala Outdoor Center
April 2015 to December 2019
Direct the operations and budgets of seven operational units within our organization.
Manage facility maintenance team and Environmental services
Serve on the Executive Team to plan and oversee company wide performance and growth.
Execute project implementation through Capital Expenditure from proposal through final inspection. Guide ten direct report team leaders, including five GM level, in their growth as managers. Manage property security.
Coordinate community outreach activities on behalf of our organization.
Sit on the board of two industry organizations in representation of our company.
Unit Assistant Manager
Aramark
August 2013 to April 2015
Oversaw the daily operations of food service at a high volume higher education unit. Managed staff, purchasing, inventory control, facility/equipment maintenance, and sanitation standards.
Sous Chef
21 and Main
September 2011 to August 2013
I designed/purchased within cost model, trained to, and executed a weekly rotational menu.
Education
BS Hospitality and Tourism Management
Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, NC
August 2013 to May 2015
Associate in Culinary Arts
Wilkes Community College
Skills
Microsoft suite (10+ years), ADP (7 years), Netsuite (4 years), budget (6 years), retail sales (4 years), Word (10+ years), Strategic Planning (6 years), training (10+ years), Marketing (4 years), Powerpoint (10+ years)
Certifications/Licenses
CHIA
Certified Hotel Industry Analyst Certified Culinarian
Additional Information
I have served on the executive team in a dynamic industry for four years. This included strategic planning, project management, budget creation and oversight, and civic representation of the company on industry boards.
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