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David Woodley

Halifax,NS

Summary

Hospitality Professional / Consultant / Project Manager / Sales Specialist

Customer-oriented team member with strong background in customer relations and administrative support.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant / Project Manager

The Waegwoltic Club
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Developed a complete Food & Beverage program with four outlets on club property for a membership of 6,500 people.
  • Designed front and back of house spaces / Sourced equipment / Managed and worked with construction trades.
  • Recruited and provided mentorship for management to run daily operations.
  • Evaluated members needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Prepared and managed budgets for build outs and operations.

Co-Founder / Small Business Owner

Black Sheep Restaurant
09.2015 - 11.2021
  • Prepared a business plan and secured loans to open a 60 seat restaurant in downtown Halifax which employed as many as 22 full time staff member during peak times.
  • Designed and managed construction in a first generation restaurant space prior to opening.
  • Operations roles and duties include, General Manager, Chef, Bartender, Book Keeper, Maintenance, Administrator, Marketing & Brand Ambassador.
  • In 2020 Black Sheep relocated to a space approximately three times the size that would employ more than 50 full time staff members and had 180 seats.

Co-Owner

RumbleFish Food Co.
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Partnered with Good Robot Brewing to provide food service in their taproom that employed 11 full time kitchen staff members.
  • Collaborated on brand, concept, and designs prior to opening.
  • Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and delivered high quality products and services to customers.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.

Hotel Sous Chef / Restaurant Chef

The Prince George Hotel
12.2008 - 11.2015
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation and menus in fast-paced environment.
  • Hired and trained culinary staff for restaurant service and events.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, and managed labour costs to best suit company goals.

Line Cook / Sous Chef

The Press Gang
07.2001 - 03.2008
  • Prepared workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity. Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Education

Culinary Arts / Hospitality

NSCC

- Sociology

Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS

Queen Elizabeth High School
Halifax, NS

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Client Relationships
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Research and Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Forecasting and Reporting

Accomplishments

    Owned and Operated a Successful Small Business

    Red Seal Chef

    Board Member; The Waegwoltic Club

    Judged and Competed in Culinary Competitions

Languages

English

Timeline

Consultant / Project Manager

The Waegwoltic Club
03.2023 - 10.2024

Co-Owner

RumbleFish Food Co.
10.2017 - 11.2019

Co-Founder / Small Business Owner

Black Sheep Restaurant
09.2015 - 11.2021

Hotel Sous Chef / Restaurant Chef

The Prince George Hotel
12.2008 - 11.2015

Line Cook / Sous Chef

The Press Gang
07.2001 - 03.2008

Culinary Arts / Hospitality

NSCC

- Sociology

Saint Mary's University

Queen Elizabeth High School

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