Michele Gronert

Responsible for follow up for the operational excellence food safety training program company wide Responsible for multi unit training support Responsible for training culinary, menu knowledge, plate presentation, and Servsafe

QA Food Safety Specialist at Cracker Barrel (2016-01 – Present)

• Responsible for follow up for the operational excellence food safety training program company wide
• Responsible for multi unit training support
• Responsible for training culinary, menu knowledge, plate presentation, and Servsafe
• Develop and facilitate food safety systems, brand systems, training videos, and leaders guides
• Responsible for training store deliveries, recertification and new and promotional company initiatives

Managing Partner at Darden Restaurants (2003-05 – 2016-05)

• Responsible for all aspects of restaurant operations including, but not limited to training managers, testing new products for company-wide rollouts, financial metrics, community involvement, contribution of NCOs, and the development of employees as a resource group for the brands future growth
• Promoted to Co-chair of the Darden ERG (a position reserved solely for directors)
• Responsible for training over 200 manager trainees at the Restaurant Support Center
• Responsible for In Restaurant Training Sessions to support cross culture immersion
• Responsible for the facilitation of regional meetings for assistant managers as well as the developing of professionals for multiple regions
• Responsibilities also including providing exemplary service at all levels to our guests while maintaining and/or exceeding the Brands overall satisfaction rating
• Responsible for maintaining and/or exceeding the company's third party as well as all state health codes
• Sales volume up to 4.2 million

BA in General Education – Eastern Florida State (2020-05 – 2024-06)

Bachelor's Degree in Pastry Arts – Johnson and Wales University (1988-08 – 1992-05)

Master's degree