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Driven, focused, and knowledgeable Strategic Leader with several years of experience in leadership/management roles along with an exceptional background in overseeing daily operations within a variety of hospitality/restaurant environments. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, maintaining staff schedules, implementing menu changes/specials, preparing food prior to service. Highly adept in improving operational efficiency levels in addition to maintaining strong communication with others.

Operations Management Staff Training/Coaching Food Preparation Ingredient Knowledge

Project Management Restaurant/Hospitality Industry Customer Service/Support

Process Improvement Oral/Written Communication Team Leadership Conversational Spanish

  Direct day to day operations within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and operational efficiency levels

  Instrumental in the opening of a new restaurant within the community which required implementing standard operating procedures and ensuring cleanliness standards were met

  Monitor customer satisfaction and build positive relationships with customers, manage ingredient integrity, and act as a liaison between staff members and the Executive Chef

  Play a lead role in completing kitchen deep cleans on a weekly basis which includes cleaning walk-ins, freezers, and shelves

  Acted as a Line Cook for Iron Chef Contestant Paul Miranda which included overseeing service on pantry, saut , and grill stations

  Maintained a significant knowledge of ingredients from various cultures, diffused escalated customer service situations, and monitored kitchen safety/cleanliness standards

  Recognized as the primary member of a team focused on opening a fine-dining restaurant led by Guy Ruege which included handling service for pantry, garde manager, saut , and grill station in addition to preparing foods prior to service

  Oversaw restaurant logistics which included receiving ingredients, handling ingredient preparation, creative plating, and guest presentation

  Acted as a Line Cook at the View in Oakdale, NY which included working both the saut and fry station within a casual restaurant environment

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  Managed line cook operations within a successful restaurant which included working the saut station, cooking within an outdoor open kitchen, and operating a grill

  Prepped stations prior to service, ensured health department standards were followed, assisted in menu item creation, and anticipated the needs of the kitchen crew

  Directed operations in a world-renowned contemporary French Bistro which included composing dishes based on the restaurant s high standards/expectations

  Reviewed and adapted to weekly and/or seasonal menu changes, minimized food waste, and prepared dishes during high volume services

  Provided individualized training and coaching to new team members in regard to safety and internal operating procedures

  Held various roles within a successful catering organization which included handling event presentation, traveling to various events, and preparing food prior to service

  Prepared and served hor d-oeuvres and main dishes for large groups, managed food inventory levels, and maintained high levels of cleanliness

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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 strategic leadership and culinary roles with a background in managing food preparation logistics, monitoring food inventory levels, and handling various food stations within fast-paced restaurants. In addition, I have strong experience in building positive relationships with others, adapting quickly to menu changes, and training new staff members.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess stellar interpersonal and communication skills with conversational skills in Spanish and a Food Management License.

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,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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Dear _______________________________:

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF POSITION APPLYING FOR) position currently available with your company. Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

As discussed, my background should translate to dynamic results as a member of your team. In particular, I believe you will find my expertise in (ADDRESS A FEW SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS RELEVANT TO THE POSITION WHICH YOU DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW) vital to your immediate and long-term objectives.

Should you have any additional questions, or to further discuss this opportunity, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the enlightening interview. I look forward to your response and am eager to contribute to your success.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy