1. CONTINUED …
CLINTON BLEIL
806 Spencer Grove Ln Glenshaw, PA 15116 (412) 906-7702 clinton@sbcfoods.com
Accomplished small business and culinary entrepreneur. A successful small business owner providing
professional catering and food service in the greater Pittsburgh area since 1993. Built privately-owned
Strictly Business Catering from the ground up including all sales and services, customer base, product
lines and business operations. Created successful business model with annual sales up to $750,000.
Inspirational leader with proven ability to motivate, energize and lead to success.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE
BOH and FOH Management
Sales & Marketing
Business Development
Customer Focus
Supplier Management
Personnel Management
Executive Chef
Catering
Multi-Site Dining Facilities
Menu & Recipe Design &
Development
STRICTLY BUSINESS CATERING
SBCFOODS LLC
Pittsburgh, PA 1993 - Present
OWNER, CHEF, & MANAGER OF STRICTLY BUSINESS CATERING
Owner operator of successful catering, private corporate dining and wholesale food business
serving the Greater Pittsburgh area for the last 23 years. Businesses include: Strictly Business Catering,
Club Sandwich & Deli,
Managed the BOH and FOH operations with daily oversight and directive of all staff, scheduling,
and production. Instructed and coached personnel daily on priorities and deadlines.
Designed and developed menus and recipes for corporate and private customers. Created menu
variations and options based on themes, demographics, occasion, dietary restrictions, budgets,
logistics, and volume.
Personally cooked and tested recipes with the goal of ensuring all dishes meet quality, presentation,
shelf-life and transport requirements.
Developed all sales & marketing including social media for all aspects and channels of the business.
Expanded business development over the years by growing and expanding the customer base,
services, and offerings. Maintained current knowledge of food trends and services.
Approached supplier management with a focus on high quality, fair cost and efficient delivery.
Focused on sustainability and fresh food using local suppliers. Encouraged lighter cooking and
healthier choices for customers. Promoted biodegradable and reusable provisions.
Implemented team-focused personnel management, continually coaching, training and positioning
employees for success and growth in talent and skills.
Leader for a team of 10 people. Average team member tenure over 8 years.
2. C L I N T O N B L E I L P A G E 2
CONTINUED …
CORPORATE CATERING
Provided corporate catering since 1993 to small and large companies in greater Pittsburgh. Managed a high
quality catering service with prior three year average sales of $300,000.
Catered over 20,000 corporate meetings and events.
Designed, set up, and delivered off-site events for up to 1,500 people.
Catered special events for Pittsburgh Mayors and officials, movie crews, hospitals, and universities.
Catered multiple events simultaneously. Provided services around the clock.
CORPORATE DINING
Fully operated three independent dining facilities providing breakfast and lunch services. Managed all
operations including food design and preparation, service, food supply, cash management and personnel.
Assisted in the kitchen design and front-line buffet equipment and layout.
Federated Investors - Liberty Center location. 100-seat dining facility from 1996-2005. 700 employee
building with an average annual gross of $133,000.
Federated Investors - North Hills location. 50-seat facility from 2000-2005. 300 employee building.
Seagate Research Center - Strip District. 75-seat dining facility from 2002-2007. 150 employee
building with an average annual gross of $113,000.
Allegheny Intermediate Unit - Homestead Waterfront. 50-seat dining facility from 2007-2011. 400
employee building with an average annual gross of $45,000.
PRIVATE CATERING SERVICES
Provided private catering since 1993 for small and large events in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Managed a high-
quality catering service with prior three year average sales of $150,000.
Specialized in weddings, special events, picnics, sporting events, etc.
Provided catering for events at several prominent locations including Lingrow Farms, Blackberry
Meadow, New Hazlett Theater, J Verno Studios, Union Project, Richland Barn, and Edgewood Club.
Successfully transported and provided complete catering service at dozens of offsite locations
including barns, farms, warehouses, and private homes where no kitchen facilities were available.
Offered full-service planning including menu design and event itinerary, as well as set-up including tables,
chairs, linens, china, bar, servers, etc.
RESTAURANT SERVICES
Operated two independent restaurant sites named Club Sandwich & Deli. Designed menu around locally-
farmed foods and creative sandwiches.
Specialized in breakfast and lunch menus with signature sandwich sauces, salad dressings, marinades and
brines, entrée specials and side dishes. Emphasized use of local foods and suppliers.
Club Sandwich & Deli - Sharpsburg location. 35-seat dining facility from 2007-present. Average
annual gross of $75,000.
Club Sandwich & Deli - North Park Golf Course location. Seasonal 40-seat dining facility from 2013 – 2016.
Average annual food sales of $55,000 and annual alcohol sales of $35,000.
3. C L I N T O N B L E I L P A G E 3
PRIVATE CLUB SERVICES
Provided private club seasonal food services. Served made-to-order food and snacks, 7 days a week/10 hours
per day.
Edgewood Club and swim facility. Opened 90 days per year with seasonal sales of $25,000.
O’Hara Township Community Swim Club. Opened 90 days per year with seasonal sales of $31,000.
WHOLESALE SERVICES
Prepared and delivered pre-made sandwiches and salads to local coffee companies with annual sales of
$120,000.
Crazy Mocha – 12 locations
Coffee Tree Roasters – 4 locations
Mayorga – Pittsburgh International Airport
Squirrel Hill / Oakland , PA 1991 - 1993
RUGGERIES FOOD SHOPPES
Chef – Small Specialty Food Market. Responsible for the start-up and development of catering division
Fox Chapel, PA 1989 - 1991
GIANT EAGLE
Chef - Gourmet Foods Department. Responsible for the development of catering services and overseeing the
employees in preparation and maintenance of the Gourmet Foods Departments.
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE CULINARY ARTS
Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts – 1989
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER ACHD
REFERENCES
DOUGLASS WELLS
Get Go Director of Fresh Merchandising 412-953-0006
CURT MCGINNIS
Giant Eagle Store #8 New Kensington Manager 412-853-1881
KENNETH ZVIRMAN
Jo mar Provisions Owner 412-427-3211
THEODORE BENKO
Hudanick Appraisal Service, Co-Owner 412-931-0676 412-389-7441