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Michael Dondero

Executive Chef at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Watercrest Naples</span>
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Seasoned hospitality executive with expertise in menu development and team building.
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Location
Cape Coral Metropolitan Area, US
Skills
  • Menu Development
  • Customer Service
  • Catering
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Michael Dondero is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in menu development, customer service, catering, and team building. He has held various leadership roles in restaurants and senior living facilities, including Executive Chef, Director of Dining Services, and Managing Partner. Dondero holds an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.

Experience

  • Watercrest Naples
    • Executive Chef
      • Sep 2019 - Apr 2021
  • Brookdale
    • Cypress Lake, Ft Myers FL
    • Director Of Dining Services
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
      • Cypress Lake, Ft Myers FL
  • Mel's Diner
    • Bonita Springs Florida
    • Managing Partner
      • Oct 2015 - Nov 2016
      • Bonita Springs Florida

      Back in the Restaurant business!

  • 5 Star Senior Living
    • Springwood Court Ft Myers
    • Food and Beverage Director
      • Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
      • Springwood Court Ft Myers
  • Healthcare Services Group
    • Heritage Park Ft Myers
    • Dining Services Director
      • Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
      • Heritage Park Ft Myers
  • Merrill Gardens At Naples
    • Naples, Florida Area
    • Director of Dining Services
      • Dec 2010 - Feb 2014
      • Naples, Florida Area

      Sold business in Naples, transferred to Seattle. The misses didn't like area-back to Florida

  • Harbor Chase
    • Naples, Florida Area
    • Director of Food and Beverage
      • Feb 2009 - Dec 2010
      • Naples, Florida Area
  • Mels Dinner
    • Bonita Springs FL
    • Managing Partner
      • May 2007 - Feb 2009
      • Bonita Springs FL
  • Mad Dog Distributing
    • Flowery Branch GA
    • Owner
      • Feb 2003 - May 2007
      • Flowery Branch GA
  • Juno Beach Fish House
    • Juno Beach FL
    • Managing Partner/Chef
      • Nov 2001 - Feb 2003
      • Juno Beach FL
  • Mels Diner
    • Bonita Springs, FL
    • General Manager
      • Oct 1999 - Nov 2001
      • Bonita Springs, FL
  • Cooker Bar and Grill
    • Ft Myers
    • General Manager
      • Feb 1990 - Apr 1999
      • Ft Myers
  • Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc.
    • Denver,Plantation FL, Newport Beach CA, Bellvie...
    • Regional Chef
      • 1977 - 1986
      • Denver,Plantation FL, Newport Beach CA, Bellvie...

Education

  • 1975 - 1977
    The Culinary Institute of America

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