Michael Harrison — Opening GM/Chef at Palmys — San Diego, CA
Work experience
Palmys
Opening GM/Chef | 07/2021 - 01/2022
• Sourced and managed all products and vendors.
• Led training for all staff and developed all systems of operations and standard operating procedures for startup restaurant.
• Managed all day-to-day operations.
UCSD Health
Chef/FSM | 03/2019 - 07/2021
• Led a team of 150 employees serving 500 patient rooms, a café serving 3000+ employees/visitors daily, catering and coffee juice bar operations out of a "from scratch" kitchen exceeding $25mm.
• Implemented processes that eliminated waste, saving over $100k annually.
Pacific Pizza and Brew
General Manager | 01/2018 - 12/2018
Developed leaders and enhanced profits through goal-oriented process improvements and the elimination of waste for a high-volume scratch kitchen.
The Cottage
General Manager | 08/2016 - 01/2018
• Director of operations grossing over $3.5 million per year and earning multiple breakfast awards.
• Improved processes to reduce labor by over 3% annually.
Worthy Brewing Co
Executive Chef/F&B Director | 05/2012 - 07/2013
• Project management during build out with vendors and contractors.
• Development of all processes and training for operation.
• Tripled projected sales of $1.1mm to over $3.5mm in first year.
Athletic Club of Bend
Executive Chef | 03/2010 - 05/2012
• Re-branded health club restaurant and café.
• Developed procedures for all BOH operations, conducted training and lead weekly team meetings.
• Developed and maintained financial goals.
