Expertise:
Leadership; Collaboration
Major Product/SVS:
Food and hospitality services
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with his family; Being a sports fan; Mountain biking
Education Degrees:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Luzerne County Community College; Wilkes-Barre Vocational Technical School; Hanover Area High School
Affiliations Awards:
American Culinary Federation; Chef's Association of Delaware Valley; World Association of Chefs Societies
Work History:
Director of Restaurant Operations, JDK Management Company, Bloomsburg, PA (2008 to 2010); Sr. Mgr of Construction & Facilities, Red Robin, Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group, Allentown, PA (2006-2008); General Manager, Executive General Manager, Red Robin, Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group, Allentown, PA (2002-2006); General Manager, Lone Star Steak House, Wyomissing, PA (2001-2002); Owner Responsibilities, LaPrima Trattoria, Wilkes-Barre, PA (1996- 2000); Opening General Manager, Louise's Trattoria, Philadelphia, PA (1993 1996)
Number Of Years In Profession:
29
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his networking skills and strong work ethic.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through the inspiration of his mother, who also worked in the food industry.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing 18 Restaurants; Handling over a half-million in repair and maintenance and over a million dollars budget in capital expenses budget; Performing quarterly inspections on each unit for safety sanitation, facilities, operation systems and cleanliness; Managing all projects; Conducting all brand equity reviews
Education Certifications:
Certified Executive Chef, California Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu in North America; Certification, Department of Agriculture, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; ServSafe Certification; Certified in American Safety & Health Institute; Certified in Chester County Health Department
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Welch intends to excel within his current position.