George Dardey
Manager
Hiram,GA
Summary
Results-driven hospitality and food services leader with over 10 years of progressive experience in food and beverage operations, vendor management, and guest experience delivery. Proven success in leading high-performance teams, launching new service initiatives, and enhancing brand consistency in multi-site environments. Skilled at cross-functional collaboration, innovative culinary and beverage programs, and aligning strategic goals with customer loyalty initiatives. Recently completed an EMBA program, showcasing a strong passion for elevating premium guest experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Manager, Nutrition & Food Services
WellStar Paulding Hospital
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Lead strategic food service delivery for a major healthcare facility, managing staff, supply chain logistics, and vendor performance.
- Partner with regional and corporate leadership to roll out system-wide culinary enhancements and training initiatives.
- Spearheaded experience-based dining improvements that increased guest satisfaction scores by 12% within 3 months.
- Serve as liaison with external service providers, ensuring KPIs are met and exceeded.
- Lead monthly business reviews and quality audits to ensure brand standards and food safety compliance.
Supervisor, Purchasing
Kennestone Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: WellStar Health System
- Directed procurement and inventory operations across high-volume food service environments.
- Collaborated with external vendors and internal stakeholders to streamline delivery systems and reduce stockouts.
- Introduced product mix enhancements and new supplier relationships, achieving 20% cost reduction on key categories.
- Supported rollout of new product initiatives and ensured frontline staff were trained and aligned with service standards.
- Directed the formulation and monitoring of departmental budgets, achieving a 15% reduction in operational costs through strategic vendor negotiations and resource optimization, while ensuring alignment with broader organizational financial goals.
- Led a team of purchasing professionals, executing performance evaluations and implementing targeted development programs that increased departmental efficiency by 20%. Successfully reduced staff turnover by fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Engineered a robust vendor management framework that yielded a 10% reduction in procurement costs and improved supply chain resilience during global disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Maintained 100% compliance with HACCP, ServSafe, State, and Joint Commission standards, implementing rigorous internal audits and continuous staff training to uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality.
- Strategically improved patient satisfaction metrics through the optimization of nutrition sourcing processes and collaboration with clinical teams to tailor meal options to patient needs.
Manager, Purchasing
Al Arfaj Group
12.2009 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Kuwait
- Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management: Spearheaded the management of an 1 Million dollar monthly procurement budget, achieving a 15% cost reduction through the implementation of a comprehensive strategic sourcing plan and supplier diversification.
- Leadership & Talent Development: Cultivated a high-performing team through mentorship and development initiatives, enhancing productivity by 20% and reducing employee turnover, thereby ensuring a stable and skilled workforce.
- Process Innovation & Operational Efficiency: Drove process improvements that streamlined procurement workflows, reducing order processing time by 30% and enhancing order accuracy, contributing to higher operational efficiency.
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensured full compliance with international regulatory standards, proactively managing procurement risks and maintaining a zero-penalty record throughout the tenure.
- Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility: Led initiatives to incorporate sustainable practices into the supply chain, achieving a 10% increase in the use of eco-friendly materials, in line with the organization's corporate social responsibility goals.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration -
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Management
DeVry University
Higher National Diploma - Marketing
Accra Technical University
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Financial Management & Budget Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Operational efficiency improvement
- Guest Experience Innovation & Execution
- Culinary & Beverage Program Oversight
- Vendor & Service Partner Performance Management
- Multi-Site Hospitality Operations
- Strategic Planning & Cross-Functional Leadership
- New Program & Club Launch Coordination
- Service Design & Brand Consistency
- KPI Monitoring & Quality Assurance
- Change Management & Organizational Development
Professional Development
- Extensive experience working across multicultural environments, with a strong focus on fostering inclusion and global collaboration.
- Active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, committed to continuous professional development and leadership excellence.
Certification
ServSafe® Manager Certified
Technical Proficiency
- Microsoft Outlook | Microsoft Excel | PowerPoint | Teams | SharePoint
- Oracle SCM | Kronos Workforce Central
- Vendor Management Systems | Digital Menu Boards
Timeline
Manager, Nutrition & Food Services
WellStar Paulding Hospital
10.2024 - 02.2025
Supervisor, Purchasing
Kennestone Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2024
Manager, Purchasing
Al Arfaj Group
12.2009 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Management
DeVry University
Higher National Diploma - Marketing
Accra Technical University
Executive Master of Business Administration -
Kennesaw State University
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