Drew Holdiman

Multiple years of experience managing diverse food service operations in both healthcare and corporate settings with a proven record of productivity, quality and integrity. Strong analytical, organizational, management development and client relations skills coupled with solid business ethics and financial acumen. Energetic team leader, able to communicate effectively to coach, develop, motivate and influence the behaviors of others to achieve organizational and personal goals.

General Manager | Compass Group, Healthcare Culinary Group @ Northeast Georgia Medical Center | Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)

• Leveraged expertise in budgeting, construction planning, and pre-construction to enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilized project management skills to oversee various initiatives, driving process improvement.
• Applied coaching, problem-solving, and analytical skills within a lean thinking framework to optimize team performance.
• Managed event logistics and planning to ensure seamless execution of various operations.

• Oversaw dining services, utilizing budgeting, and event management skills to maintain high standards.
• Implemented construction planning and pre-construction strategies to enhance facility capabilities.
• Led project management initiatives, resulting in process improvements across dining operations.
• Employed coaching, problem-solving, and analytical skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean thinking.

• Managed culinary operations, utilizing budgeting, event management, and pre-construction planning skills.
• Provided coaching and leadership to the culinary team, enhancing problem-solving capabilities.

• Led culinary operations at a ClubCorp location, managing budgets, and overseeing event planning.
• Provided coaching and mentorship to kitchen staff, enhancing problem-solving abilities.

• Oversaw culinary direction at a corporate level.

• Gained practical culinary experience during an internship.

• Supported kitchen operations and honed culinary skills.

• Managed all aspects of restaurant operations.

• Developed foundational management skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Budgeting
• Construction Planning
• Event Management
• Project Management
• Coaching
• Process Improvement
• Pre-Construction
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Lean Thinking
• Culinary Expertise
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Operations Management

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, AtlantaLe Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Atlanta

Bachelors degree in culinary management & Associate of Arts and Sciences , Culinary Arts and Related Services