Joshua Wright Email & Phone Number

• Recruited staff, including hourly and supervisory positions, for Bar Mason and catering operations.
• Created a "Cocktail Forward" bar menu featuring low-alcohol and non-alcoholic options for Bar Mason and catering.
• Established partnerships with local breweries, wineries, and distilleries to craft a "100 KM" bar menu for Bar Mason and catering.
• Orchestrated social media marketing campaigns to promote the Bar Mason brand.
• Oversaw the sales, booking, and execution of private and corporate events at Bar Mason.
• Created and implemented off-site catering services.

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

• Opening Chef for Bar Mason, field to fork focused restaurant, establishing standards, staff training, recipe development and building new and strengthening existing vendor purveyor relationships
• Managed yearly financial budgets and forecasting
• Developed new health focused banquet and catering packages, focusing on health and wellness, and energy-driven foods
• Hiring Manager for all kitchen operations teams, mentoring college interns through Internship/Co-op program at University of Guelph and Conestoga College
• Navigated and the changing landscape throughout Covid-19 pandemic; implemented successful “Friday Dinners to Go” as well as Holiday to Go dinners during Bar Mason Closure

Bethesda Maryland

• Supported Marriott managed and franchised properties across Canada in culinary operations.
• Provided expertise in food and labour cost tracking, daily operations, executive chef roles, brand standard audits, and recovery efforts.
• Demonstrated proficiency across multiple brands, particularly within Marriott's lifestyle and luxury portfolios.
• Assisted openings and transitions team to both open new hotels and transition hotels from Marriott.
• Led food and beverage discipline as operational support lead, conducting bi-monthly webinars to disseminate critical information and initiatives to the team.

Delta Lodge At Kananaskis By Marriott

• Managed Kitchen Operations for a full-service 412-room resort and spa overseeing six restaurants and specialty lounges, in-room dining, and a signature club.
• Utilized Opera, CI/TY, and PMS operating systems to forecast labor.
• Led operations for a 30,000 sq. ft. convention/event facility.
• Contributed to long-term strategies, goals, and training initiatives

Delta Lodge At Kananaskis

• 412 Room Resort & Spa Managing 6 Restaurants/Specialty Lounges, In-Room Dining and Signature Club
• Plus 30,000 Sq. Ft of Convention/Event facilities, Catering and Weddings
• Ensuring day to day operations are efficient and lead with high standards
• Managing Health and Safety and the well-being of the Culinary/Stewarding staff
• Oversee 3 meal a day outlet
• Purchasing, Scheduling and Inventory responsibilities

Gravenhurst

• 160 Room, Luxury Resort & Spa, 2 Restaurants, Specialty Lounge, In-Room Dinning, Chefs Table and 2 Golf Courses
• Large Catering Facilities with Indoor and Outdoor Venues, well known for Weddings
• Ensuring day to day operations are efficient and lead with high standards
• Managing Health and Safety and the well-being of the Culinary/Stewarding staff
• Purchasing, Scheduling and Inventory responsibilites
• Recruiting and onboarding Culinary/Stewarding staff

Thorold

• Full service Restaurant and Catering with Special Occasion Events and Brunch’s
• Plan and execute all menus
• Ensuring day to day operations are efficient and lead with high standards
• Managing Health and Safety and the well-being of the Culinary/Stewarding staff