Sven Wheeler
Cherry Hill,NS
Summary
Empathetic manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Experienced Chef in almost all sectors of cooking from fine dining to high volume catering for large hospitality chains in the UK & Canada. Over 20 years of experience in the hospitality trade. Passionate about people and getting the very best out of my team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lodge Manager
Argonaut Gold
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the hospitality operations at a busy mine site, overseeing all aspects of the catering department and accommodations/housekeeping team.
- Also in charge of our off site caterings and janitorial services. Previous to that I was the Lodge manager for a year at the Cote Project in Gogama,Ontario
- Implementation of staff training and mentoring new hires
- Ensuring all financials, payroll and inventory are accurate
- Assisting in creating seasonal menus, liaising with clients to help improve services and the guests experience.
- Maintaining professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and guests.
Camp Manager
Sodexo Canada
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Running remote camps for Sodexo in northern Ontario and Manitoba
- Overseeing busy outside cleaning contracts in various units in local community
- In charge of all aspects of camp accommodations and catering including financials, inventory, hiring, training of staff
- Working closely with first nations groups and local employment agencies to help communities within the area
- Working within tight budgets and exceeding expectations
- Menu planning and helping Chefs with meal preparation.
Camp Manager
Compass Group Canada Ltd
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed a mining camp of over 600 people, in charge of all food, accommodations, and catering events for site
- Responsible for improvement of kitchen operations, creating new menus and implementing new timelines for optimum productivity and efficiency
- Hiring, training, and supporting staff for kitchens, front of house service, cleaning, and site services departments
- Food safety specialist on site responsible for training all new hires and ensuring all applicable provincial food safety laws and regulations were followed
- In charge of all aspects of budgeting, food ordering, safety and communication on site
- Working closely with First Nations and Union leaders to promote equality, fair play, and a positive work environment
- Responsible for streamlining operations to exceed company expectations and maximize growth and profit margins.
Camp Operations Manager
Kitnuna Projects Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed catering operations & accommodations for up to 100 guests, camp staff and the public, as well as town functions for community banquets
- Train, teach and support a team of local Inuit cooks, service staff and accommodation cleaners
- Responsible for all ordering, scheduling, menu planning and execution of meals in a busy kitchen environment while achieving budget targets
- Oversee the town delivery service of supplies for food and goods ordered from our business interests
- Member of the onsite JOSHC committee
Kitchen Manager
Sobeys Panavista
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Responsible to ensure the department achieved all financial targets, maximizing sales & margins, including sales forecasting, and labor cost control
- Manage team of 44 including selection, orientation, training & development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
- Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise & present products and stock in accordance with company standards.
Store Chef
Sobeys
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Executed store cooking demonstration focused on sales, engagement, and profitability to increase basket size & introduce new products to customers
- Actively contribute to learning environment for staff and customers through Lunch N Learns, Employee Appreciation Events, Store Open house seasonal launches & Cooking Classes
Executive Chef
Silver Fern Catering, Malagash
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Ran event catering unit from Malagash, serving guests all around the North shore and Central Nova Scotia
- Specializing in weddings, sporting events and community gatherings
- Taught at local school for culinary arts program
- Organized various fire departments annual gala dinners and fund raisers.
Store Chef
Sobeys Bedford
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Executed store cooking demonstration focused on sales, engagement, and profitability to increase basket size & introduce new products to customers
- Actively contribute to learning environment for staff and customers through Lunch N Learns, Employee Appreciation Events, Store Open house seasonal launches & Cooking Classes
Complex Manager
Park Resorts Ltd
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Managing large resort which included 3 bars/clubs, 2 gift shops, 3 takeout businesses , 200 seat restaurant and on site convenience store.
- Ran with a team of 70 seasonal staff, 2 assistant managers for up to 2000 guests
- Creating and implementing seasonal changes to the company's menu's UK wide as part of our company menu development team
- Meeting and exceeding our company retail department budget for monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets
- Staff schedules and achieving labor budgets, oversee hiring, training of seasonal and part time staff, including support for HR role
- Maintaining supplier relationships, resolving customer complaints, overachieving on hygiene audits, and supporting company guidelines
Executive Chef
Park Resorts Ltd
06.2005 - 06.2008
- In the running of the parks retail department which included all the catering outlets, 3 bars/clubs,2 gift shops and a convenience store for up to, guests
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Kitchen Manager
Café Rouge
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Responsible for Ordering, Inventory, Hiring, Training, Schedules, Budgeting and Health Regulations for French style bistro chain in the UK, with team of 14 cooks and kitchen porters.
Senior Sous Chef
Sandown/Shanklin Golf Club
05.2000 - 06.2004
- Daily menu creation sourcing local ingredients and promoting healthy meal alternatives to our members, Stock ordering and inventory, liaising with the board of directors for functions and fund-raising events, Maintaining margins/budgets, staff training.
Education
St Johns Ambulance first aid certificate -
St Johns Ambulance
06.2023
White Book For Supervisors -
Woods
06.2022
NVQ -
British Institute of Innkeepers Personal Bar License
London ,UK06.2011
7062 City and Guilds in Catering and Hospitality -British equivalent of Canadian Red Seal - Hospitality
Isle of Wight College
United Kingdom1996
Skills
- Food Service Operations
- Business Controls
- Personnel Management
- Mentoring New Hires
- Operational Efficiency
- Hospitality Management
- Budget Implementation
- Training Schedule Development
- Customer Retention
- Operational Planning
- Recipe Development
- Recruitment and Onboarding
- Food Service Safety Training
- Operations Management
- Menu Planning
- Problem and Complaint Resolution
Timeline
Senior Lodge Manager
Argonaut Gold
05.2022 - Current
Camp Manager
Sodexo Canada
08.2020 - 05.2022
Camp Manager
Compass Group Canada Ltd
03.2019 - 08.2020
Camp Operations Manager
Kitnuna Projects Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2019
Kitchen Manager
Sobeys Panavista
05.2015 - 08.2016
Store Chef
Sobeys
04.2014 - 05.2015
Executive Chef
Silver Fern Catering, Malagash
01.2013 - 05.2015
Store Chef
Sobeys Bedford
04.2012 - 12.2012
Complex Manager
Park Resorts Ltd
06.2008 - 03.2012
Executive Chef
Park Resorts Ltd
06.2005 - 06.2008
Kitchen Manager
Café Rouge
06.2004 - 06.2005
Senior Sous Chef
Sandown/Shanklin Golf Club
05.2000 - 06.2004
St Johns Ambulance first aid certificate -
St Johns Ambulance
White Book For Supervisors -
Woods
NVQ -
British Institute of Innkeepers Personal Bar License
7062 City and Guilds in Catering and Hospitality -British equivalent of Canadian Red Seal - Hospitality
Isle of Wight College
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