Chris P. Neal
Minneapolis
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated food-service professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in high-volume food production, event management, and catering services. Recognized for strong leadership, a positive, solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and team members. Proven track record in driving sales growth and client account development, with a consistent focus on organization, efficiency, and exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Production Team Member
Velvet Bees Honey Butter
Roseville
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Kasa Family Foods | velvetbeeshoneybutter.com
- Maintained consistent quality of honey butter production while increasing efficiency
- Executed all aspects of the production process
- Safely operated specialty production equipment
- Kasa Family Foods | velvetbeeshoneybutter.com
Catering Director
Toma Mojo Grill
Minnetonka
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: paul@tomamojogrill.com
- Customized events to meet a wide range of client specifications
- Created and maintained SOPs and BEOs for catering events
- Managed all aspects of the catering process
- Paul@tomamojogrill.com
Inside Sales Account Manager
Fortune Fish & Gourmet
Minneapolis
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: kristine@fortunefishco.net
- Served as the primary contact for 50 regional co-ops and 11 Twin Cities grocery stores
- Supported client transitions during company relocation
- Kristine@fortunefishco.net
Inside Sales Representative, Buyer/Purchaser, and Warehouse Employee
Classic Provisions
Plymouth
08.2010 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: (permanently closed)
- Represented specialty gourmet products to restaurants and grocery stores
- Purchased and managed inventory of trend-forward specialty items
- Processed and transported orders with accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- (permanently closed)
Education
Post-Secondary Experiences -
Hamline University
01.1999
Post-Secondary Experiences -
Hawaii Pacific University
01.1997
Post-Secondary Experiences -
Moorhead State
01.1994
High School Diploma -
Academy of the Holy Angels
01.1993
Skills
- Commercial kitchen management
- Process improvement
- Customer service excellence
- Food safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Quality control
- Detail orientation
Education
Hamline University, 1998-1999, Hawaii Pacific University, 1996-1997, Moorhead State, 1993-1994, Academy of the Holy Angels, 1993
Timeline
Food Production Team Member
Velvet Bees Honey Butter
09.2023 - 04.2025
Catering Director
Toma Mojo Grill
05.2021 - 09.2023
Inside Sales Account Manager
Fortune Fish & Gourmet
08.2019 - 05.2020
Inside Sales Representative, Buyer/Purchaser, and Warehouse Employee
Classic Provisions
08.2010 - 08.2019
Post-Secondary Experiences -
Hamline University
Post-Secondary Experiences -
Hawaii Pacific University
Post-Secondary Experiences -
Moorhead State
High School Diploma -
Academy of the Holy Angels
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