Experience

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  Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc.

  • Spring House, Pennsylvania

  • Director of Culinary and Nutrition Services

    • Jul 2019 - Present
    • Spring House, Pennsylvania
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  Compass Group USA

  • Senior Director of Dining Services

    • Jun 2017 - May 2019

     Full Department responsibilities at 3 Senior Living Communities. Holy Redeemer Lafayette, The Evergreens and Cathedral Village. Financial Champion, conducting audits at other accounts. Successfully rolled out a tablet system for ordering and preferences. Managed from 75 - 110 employees as we...

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  Unidine

  • United States
  • Food and Beverage Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • District Manager

    • Dec 2013 - Nov 2016

  • General Manager

    • Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

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  Spring Hills Senior Communities

  • Cherry Hill, NJ

  • Dining Service Director

    • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Cherry Hill, NJ
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  Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

  • Director of Dining Services

    • Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

    Worked with Community to switch from a contract company to a self-operation. Responsible for all aspects of Dining Services and Dietary patient care. Manage Registered Dietician. Develop menus, recipes and order guides. Trained other Communities Directors. Developed systems and processes.

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  Senior Lifestyle Corporation

  • Director of Food and Beverage

    • Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

    Was hired to rebuild failing dining department. As of present we have increased our resident census to almost full capacity. Was chosen to compete in top chef competition in Chicago. Was asked to be a corporate mentor for all food and beverage positions. Manage 125 team members and 3 managers. Re...

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  Sunrise Senior Living

  • DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE

    • Nov 2005 - Nov 2008

    Responsible for Marriott’s / Sunrise’s largest Senior Living Community’s Food and Beverage Department. Managing 4 Managers, 9 Supervisors and 155 hourly associates. 3 Kitchens, 7 Pantries, 8 Dining Rooms. Consistently surpassing Financial and Resident Satisfaction goals. Loss Prevention Committee...

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  MARRIOTT SENIOR LIVING SERVICES

  • Director of Dining Services

    • Apr 1997 - Nov 2008

    Responsible for Marriott's / Sunrise's largest Senior Living Community's Food and Beverage Department. Managing 4 Managers, 9 Supervisors and 155 hourly associates. 3 Kitchens, 7 Pantries, 8 Dining Rooms. Consistently surpassing Financial and Resident Satisfaction goals. Loss Preventi...

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  Marriott Senior Living

  • Director of Food and Beverage

    • Apr 1997 - Nov 2005

    Responsible for Marriott’s / Sunrise’s largest Senior Living Community’s Food and Beverage Department. Managing 4 Managers, 9 Supervisors and 155 hourly associates. 3 Kitchens, 7 Pantries, 8 Dining Rooms. Consistently surpassing Financial and Resident Satisfaction goals. Loss Prevention Committee...

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  Marriott Hotels

  • Director of Restaurant Operations / Executive Chef

    • Oct 1995 - Jan 1997

    Opened up brand new 420 Room Hotel. 7 Million Annual Food and Beverage Sales. Complete Food and Beverage responsibilities for 5 outlets including Casual, Fine Dining, Room Service, Lounge, and Banquet Culinary Operations. Managed seven managers and hourly staff of 135. Inventory control, Hiring, ...

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  MARRIOTT HOTELS, RESORTS AND SUITES

  • Director of Food and Beverage / Executive Chef

    • Jun 1985 - Jan 1997

    Was hired to rebuild failing dining department. As of present we have increased our resident census to almost full capacity. Was chosen to compete in top chef competition in Chicago. Was asked to be a corporate mentor for all food and beverage positions. Manage 125 team members and 3 managers. Re...

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  NEWARK AIRPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL

  • Executive Chef

    • Sep 1993 - Oct 1995

    Complete Culinary responsibilities of 630 room Hotel with 7 million dollar annual food sales. Supervision of 5 Food and Beverage outlets. Managed staff of 65 plus Management direct reports. Organized numerous successful Wine and Food pairing dinners. Manager of the Quarter.

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  LAGUARDIA MARRIOTT HOTEL

  • Executive Chef / Sous Chef

    • Sep 1988 - Sep 1993
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  NASSAU COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 1989
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  LONG ISLAND MARRIOTT HOTEL

  • Food Production Manager

    • Jun 1985 - Sep 1988
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  HOLIDAY INN AT MCARTHUR AIRPORT

  • Executive Chef

    • Oct 1982 - Sep 1985
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  Restaurant Associates

  • Banquet Chef

    • Jun 1979 - Oct 1982