John Smith
123 Home St
Home City, ST 12345
123-456-7890 john@email.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a Restaurant Manager and Executive Chef in a casual or upscale establishment.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Over 15 years of experience working in busy kitchens with 5 years in a management position
• Strong leadership skills while maintaining a reputation as a team player
• Wide variety of culinary skills across multiple ethnic cuisines as well as classic American cuisine
• Excellent management skills with ability to resolve conflict, communicate effectively with restaurant staff and establish relationships with vendors
• Employ cost-effective measures to ensure an excellent dining experience that can be sustained with profit
STRENGTHS:
• Employee management, disciplinary actions as necessary as well as rewarding excellence
• Ordering of supplies, control of inventory and effectively avoiding waste
• Team building and creating a positive working environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Restaurant Manager and Executive Chef
ABC Restaurant
Home City, ST
June 2005-present
• Creation of entire menu, regularly preparing new menu items including nightly specials and daily soups
• Responsible for all ordering and purchasing of supplies, control of inventory and selection of perishable produce, meat and seafood to be used in a variety of dishes and avoid waste
• Staff management, hiring and termination, discipline and promotions
• Work directly with a sommelier to select appropriate wines for dishes on the menu and create an extensive wine list
• Maintain relationships with all vendors to ensure highest quality products at the best value
Head Chef
Steakhouse
Home City, ST
May 2000-June 2005
• Preparing all menu items, creating and preparing nightly specials
• Ordering of fresh produce as well as meat and seafood
• Delegation of kitchen responsibilities to sous and prep chefs and other staff
• Maintain customer relations by responding to questions or concerns directly
Sous Chef
123 Restaurant
Home City, ST
September 1995-May 2000
• Prepare menu items under direction of head chef
• Assist with preparing orders for vendors
EDUCATION:
Graduate, Chef Program
Culinary Arts Institute, 1996