Executive Chef
CurrentAugust 2012 - opened Cedar Creek Grille from the ground up with $3.9 million in sales for year 1, grew to $6 million in 2018 (banquet halls added)Summer 2018 - opened Lindey's Lake House (adjacent concept) and began running 2 separate kitchens (Lindey's and Cedar Creek) as Executive ChefApril 2019 - started a commissary kitchen to supply Lindey's Lake House - Flats & Lindey's Lake House - Lakewood from prep at Cedar Creek Grille, running commissary kitchen while continuing roles as Executive ChefJune 2020 - opened Italian bar concept Bar Italia, converted locations to better suit pandemic carry outDecember 2021 - opened JoJo's Bar, prime steaks & prime Italian in a storied building in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, with adjacent separate menu & kitchen space for outdoor dining*Maintain staff of 50+*Negotiate costing with suppliers*Work on the line alongside cooks to ensure quality*Manage and maintain inventory & ordering*Catering & off-site events*Chef with personality, happy to make appearances (Live on Lakeside, Kickin it with Kenny) & mingle with guests during service