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Michael Morton

Director Of Dining Services at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">CAMP TAKAJO, INC.</span>
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Seasoned restaurant management professional with expertise in fine dining, catering, and culinary operations.
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Location
Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area, US
Skills
  • Recipes
  • Fine Dining
  • Banquets
  • Restaurant Management
  • Restaurants
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Michael Morton is a seasoned restaurant management professional with over 30 years of experience in fine dining, catering, and culinary operations. He has held various leadership positions, including Director of Dining Services at several institutions, and has expertise in menu development, budgeting, and customer service. With a strong educational foundation in culinary arts and food safety, Morton has implemented HACCP programs and hold various certifications, including Serve Safe Manager & Allergen certificates, Covid 19 takeout & reopening certificates, and CPR, Choke Safe. Morton has worked in various settings, including restaurants, catering companies, and educational institutions, and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service. He is based in Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area, and is well-versed in the local food scene.

Credentials

  • Operations Management Training
    University of Hartford
    Sep, 1989
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • CAMP TAKAJO, INC.
    • United States
    • Director Of Dining Services
      • Jun 2017 - Present
      • United States
  • Blue Smoke BBQ & Catering Co.
    • Naples Maine
    • Owner
      • Mar 2018 - Present
      • Naples Maine

      Manufacturing, bbg.sauce and dry rub blends, and competition chili selections .Specializing in smoked Bbg meats & Catering of weddings, & family, or corporate events

  • Aladdin Food Management
    • United States
    • Director of Dining Services Gould Academy
      • Jan 2020 - Jun 2022
      • United States

      Provided all catering, purchasing, budgets, client relations, daily production, Marketing, & Direct supervision of 24 full time employees

  • Lincoln academy
    • Newcastle maine
    • Director of culinary operations / executive chef
      • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
      • Newcastle maine

      Responsible for all Culinary Operations. Menu design, purchasing.hiring training, budgeting. company liason for nexdine to lincoln academy staff and students.total responsiblity for all running aspects of the business.

  • Falmouth By The Sea
    • Culinary Director of dining services
      • Dec 2014 - Jul 2015

      Director of culinary Operations.

  • Schooner Estates Living Community
    • Director Of Dining Services
      • Nov 2001 - Sep 2014

      Responsible for creating, managing and execution of a 1.1 million dollar annual budget. Was consistenly under budget, while increasing variety and quality of meals served. Food Ordering, menu development, catering, stocking and special events.Supervised a Assistant Manager and 25 - staff member...

  • Barn House Restaurant
    • United States
    • Executive Chef
      • Jan 2000 - Oct 2001
      • United States
  • Decades Steakhouse & Pub
    • United States
    • Executive Chef
      • Nov 1998 - Jan 2001
      • United States
  • Mikes Stagecoach restaurant
    • United States
    • Owner
      • Aug 1996 - Nov 1998
      • United States

      Family Style restaurant/ featuring Fresh MaineSeafoods

  • Aramark, Portland Maine/USM
    • Director Of Dining Services
      • Sep 1987 - Aug 1996

      Accuntable for 5- cash operations that generated 2.5 million in sales,Supervised 6- salaried managers and 50 -employees. Consistently scored perfect 100&#39;s from corporate appointed mystery shoppers. Participated in ARAMARK&#39;S strategic Corporate Marketing Plan Team.Supervised all 5- UNUM c...

  • DAKA Food Service Corporation (Now Compass )
    • Director Of Dining Services
      • 1979 - 1988

      Maintained all inventory, purchasing and record keeping procedures.Worked with Academy officials as a liaison for special events and functions.Diligently worked with staff in both locations to ensure sanitation guidelines.Hired and trained both full~time and student help for each school year.

Education

  • 2019 - 2024
    Serve safe certified .listed as a proctor
  • 1976 - 1978
    University of Hartford
  • 1976 - 1978
    The Culinary Institute of America. Graduated 1978
  • 1974 - 1976
    Community College of the US Air Force
  • 2020 - 2022
    School Serve Solutions

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