Dedicated and accomplished Strategic Leader with 25+ years of experience, a solid track record of achieving exceptional levels of productivity, and a demonstrated background in improving efficient business operations. Equipped with an ability to manage daily operations within high-end food service environments, oversee staff training/development, and monitoring labor, food, and supply costs. Offer solid supervisory abilities with experience in leading new menu roll-outs, increasing revenue growth, and diffusing complex customer service situations.    

Restaurant Management Team Leadership/Motivation Strategy Design Self-Motivated

Project Management Financial Management Labor Cost Management Revenue Growth

Menu Roll-Outs Policy/Procedure Development Strategy Alignment Customer Service

  Direct day to day operations within a up-scale restaurant environment with a concentration on increasing productivity and operational revenue

  Oversee the recruiting and training of new staff members, design innovative operational strategies aimed at increasing efficiency, and diffused escalated customer service situations

  Monitor financial metrics such as food costs, labor costs, and inventory (supplies) costs along with coordinating equipment repairs as needed

  Recognized with achieving 34% sales growth over a span of 4 years which was the highest in the organization and resulted in being awarded Chef of the Year

  Managed several administrative and food service operations within a fast-paced restaurant which included creating new hire training and developing up and coming Chefs

  Improved steak quality and increased profits through the development of a system focused on cutting steaks in house versus utilizing a vendor

  Monitored internal food, labor, and supply costs and obtained a promotion to Regional Chef which required managing 11 restaurants within the region

Additional Experience Includes: Area Kitchen Manager/Chef, Red Onion Mexican Restaurant

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity as (JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a strong background in Executive Chef roles with experience in developing innovative menu items, managing financial metrics within the restaurant, and training new staff members. In addition, I have strong experience in interacting positively with customers and creating more efficient processes.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess stellar interpersonal and communication skills with a strong background in identifying potential cost savings within the organization.   

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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