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Gabe Lopez

Spartanburg

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in menu development, food safety compliance, and budget management. Committed to enhancing dining experiences and operational efficiency in foodservice environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nutrition Services

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
Greenville
12.2025 - Current

Supervise all aspects of foodservice and dietary operations for patients, staff, and visitors.

  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient dietary needs and preferences.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable health codes, sanitation standards and safety regulations.

Executive Chef

Qsl Management
Greenville
06.2023 - 12.2025

Directed dining operations for 113-bed independent living facility, ensuring quality service and resident satisfaction.

  • Developed innovative menu items to enhance guest dining experiences.
  • Managed kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high culinary standards.
  • Oversaw food preparation processes to maintain quality and safety compliance.

Director of Dining Services

Discovery Senior Living
Spartanburg
08.2020 - 06.2023

Oversaw dining services operations for 100-bed assisted living and memory care community, ensuring quality and satisfaction.

Production Chef Manager

Morrison Healthcare
Spartanburg
05.2018 - 08.2020
  • Oversee all kitchen production operations for 500-bed hospital.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food production processes.

Executive Chef

AVI Foodsystems
Greer
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Served nutritious food to enhance employee satisfaction in corporate environment.

Chef Manager

AH Management Group
Chicago
02.2009 - 03.2016
  • Manage all aspects of foodservice operations of multiple Corporate Retail cafeterias
  • Developed and implemented menu items based on seasonal ingredients.

District Chef Manager

Sodexo USA
Aurora
07.2007 - 02.2009
  • Directed kitchen operations and staff scheduling for school district, promoting efficient daily functions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Ana G. Mendez / Carolina Campus
San Juan, PR
06-2005

Skills

  • Food safety compliance
  • ServSafe food manager
  • Menu development
  • Operational efficiency
  • Waste reduction
  • Budget management
  • Training and onboarding
  • Performance improvement
  • Team building
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Certification

American Hospitality Academy - Cultural Exchange & Inclusion Certificate

Timeline

Director of Nutrition Services

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2025 - Current

Executive Chef

Qsl Management
06.2023 - 12.2025

Director of Dining Services

Discovery Senior Living
08.2020 - 06.2023

Production Chef Manager

Morrison Healthcare
05.2018 - 08.2020

Executive Chef

AVI Foodsystems
03.2016 - 05.2018

Chef Manager

AH Management Group
02.2009 - 03.2016

District Chef Manager

Sodexo USA
07.2007 - 02.2009

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Ana G. Mendez / Carolina Campus
Gabe Lopez