Michael Herschman
High Energy Experienced Executive Chef
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About
Loyal, experienced Chef & former restauranteur looking for that exciting new gig. I play the long game & in search of that great fit where excellent food & team driven culinarians meet good business practices & leadership, resulting happy guests, great profitability & growth.
Experience
Chef Michael Joseph Herschman
Recent Events
Chef/Owner
MOJO world eats & drink (now closed)
Global Small Plates and Tapas Bar and
Lopez Southwest Kitchen
Contemporary Inspired Southwestern Cuisine
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Professional Highlights
Restaurateur
MOJO world eats & drink Cleveland Heights, Ohio 2019 - 2023
Lopez Southwest Cleveland Heights, Ohio 2017 - 2019
Mojo Bar.Musicafe Cleveland, Ohio 1999 - 2003
Cena Copa Restaurant Bar Cleveland Heights, Ohio 1995 - 1999
Creation, Construction, Implementation & Effective Administration of Award Winning Restaurants
Administration and Management
Staff & Policy Development, Training, Scheduling, Implementation For 40+ Restaurant Staff Management of Purchasing, Cost of Goods & Production of Food & Beverage Programs
Fiscal Management of Cost of Goods & Labor Through Effective Purchasing & Staff Training
Kitchen & Dining Room Design, Equipment Purchasing, Installation & Maintenance
Servsafe Manager in Charge Certification
Independent & Corporate Restaurant Menu Development, Recipe & Cost Control Policies
Supervision, Training & Evaluation of Kitchen Staff
Implementation of Business Policies to Reach Fiscal Goals & Maintain Cost of Goods & Labor
Beverage Program, Front of House Staff Training, Cost Control & Purchasing Policy Maintenance
Payroll, Bookkeeping, Marketing, Public Relations & Client Building
Effective Execution & Utilization of Back-Office, Point of Sale & Accounting Software
Development, Training & Execution of Purchasing, Recipe, Menu, Inventory & Cost Control Programs
Kitchen & Front of The House Equipment Installation & Repair
Culinarian
Recipe & Menu Creation, Standardization & Execution
Extensive Experience in Grill, Sauté, Garde Manger, Butchery, Pastry Arts & Expediting
Proficiency in Classical, Global, European, Traditional & Modern American Cuisines
Banquet & Private Dining Coordination & Execution of Events up to 550 Guests
Creation & Execution of Local & Nationally Recognized Signature Dishes
Nationally Published Recipes & Menu Items
Career Management Training & Specialty Culinary Instruction
ICASI/Loretta Paganini Culinary School Instructing Chef Chesterland, Ohio
Relevant Employment Experience
Executive Chef menu6 Cleveland, Ohio
Executive Chef Metropolitan Café Cleveland, Ohio
Executive Chef Mario’s International Spas Aurora, Ohio
Executive Chef/General Manager Vivo Restaurant Bar Cleveland, Ohio
Chef/Owner Cena Copa & Mojo Cleveland, Ohio
Executive Chef Player’s on Larchmere Cleveland, Ohio
Line Chef Postrio San Francisco
Special Experience
Recipe Publications
Sold Out Multicourse Dinner at James Beard House 2006
Television & Radio Appearances
Culinary Training Programs
Thank you for your consideration.
Chef Michael
Education
Education
BA, Hotel-Restaurant Management, 1989 Johnson & Wales University Providence, Rhode Island
AOS, Culinary Arts, 1988 Johnson & Wales University Providence, Rhode Island
