Paul D. Cingolani Email & Phone Number

San Jose, Ca, Us

Palo Alto, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

Leading a Skilled and Passionate Team to Deliver Exceptional Food, Service, and Experiences to one of the West Coast's Most Valued Campus Institutions

San Jose, Ca - Compass Group Usa, Chartwells Higher Education

Involved in the oversight of the transition, implementation, and success management of all operations at San Jose State University, located in Downtown San Jose. Multiple retail businesses, catering, and residential dining development, leading a team of over 25 managers and Chefs.Operational Excellence - Leading a Large and Diverse Team of Students and Full Time AssociatesCreating People Leadership - People are our Greatest AssetLeadership Development and AccountabilityCulinary Excellence and Culinary InnovationUnderstanding and Delivering on Technology and Forward ThinkingInnovation and Idea Creation on Meal Plan Sales, Retail DevelopmentCatering Champion and Development of Catering Portfolios and SystemsDivision Beverage Champion - Creating an Environment of SellingChange Management and Leading a Team Through Difficult Pandemic TimesYou can read more about SJSU here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose_State_UniversityFind more about our Concepts, People, Food and Exciting Opportunities at www.dineoncampus.com/SJSUBased in Charlotte, NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice and support services company with over 250,000 associates and $17 billion in revenues in 2017. With over 550,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC, has been named in the Forbes Global 2000 – World’s Best Employer list for 2017. Compass Group PLC had revenues of £22.9 billion ($29 billion USD) in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.

San Francisco Bay Area

Established multi-unit operator working in partnership with strong regional support to deliver culinary experiences to one of the country's most successful technology businesses.Responsible for all site operations, I focus on developing client/partner relationships to exceed expectations of culinary arts, customer service, operations, and safety.Leader in on-site technology improvements and beta tests, including: robot food delivery services (Starship Inc), automated salad robots and non-peak hours service options (Chowbotics Inc), and mobile delivery options for an increase in participation and available options for campus workers (Compass Technology, field technology, Thrive Inc)Working with a team of exceptional chefs and unit managers, we deliver consistent, delicious, seasonal food modeled with a purpose to over 2000 associates daily, ranging from exciting culinary operations, coffee bars and ambient scenes, catering and large events, and private to semi-private dining.Driver of responsible food programs and supporter of utilizing the best options to eat: responsibly raised meats, organic and local produce as possible, reliable vendor relations to improve transparency in the processes, and small business supporter to highlight local foods, artisan suppliers and retail partners.Ardent driver and champion of workplace safety including HACCP, internal safety audits, safety committee organization and team leading, and accountability in the workplace.Strong mentor and developer of other managers and associates - I believe the only way to drive short and long term results and success is by the constant development of the people who do the work.

San Jose

Worked as functioning Parent Teacher Association President in the ARUSD in San Jose, CA.Cross functioning mediator and leader for volunteer groups, local organizations, ARUSD School Board members and community council members, including Vice Mayor Magdalena CarrascoPartner and champion for local community groups including Think Together, Los Dichos, Somos Mayfair and Reading PartnersCreative problem solver and partner of local businesses, government entities, and volunteer services

Mountain View, Ca

Multi-unit general operator engaged in culinary operations and program growth; Operator over all facets of the business including food quality, hospitality, operations and standard operating procedures, cost of goods, and stakeholder engagement. Intense focus on quality of food and operations, staff engagement and menu development.Leader of new initiatives, cafe openings, beta and trial run programs and sustainability programs.Supporter of focusing and teaching focused food purchasing - with a directive on responsible food, seasonal offerings, and food systems that deliver these goods.Developer of management and chefs - 26 promotions from my units to new positions both inside and outside of my campus including managers, chefs, sous chefs, lead cooks, and assistant managers.

Economics

Activities and Societies: Sports and Fitness, Social Sciences Studies, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Outreach, Music club, Economics Debate.

Economics, American History, Music

Activities and Societies: Music Club, Economics Club, Debate, Rational Thinking, The Science of Things Studies in Music, Economics, Food.

General Studies

Activities and Societies: Chamber Choir, Debate Club, Strategic Thinkers Guild General Studies