Personable and accomplished management leader with a consistent, proven track record of success.

  Genuine passion for building, training and leading teams to maximize their potential and excel.

  Senior management leader with expertise leading operations at a high-end or boutique hotel and resort.

  Versatile and diverse background, with experience in a wide range of cooking methods and presentation styles.

  Consistently met or exceeded performance expectations while also managing food budgets.

  Sound judgment and a work history of proactively identifying and resolving problems in real time.

> Kitchen Operations > Team Building/Leadership > Teamwork/Collaboration

> Profit & Loss (P&L) > Quality Control > Problem Solving

> Purchasing/Vendor Relations > Staff Training/Development > Customer Service

> Menu/Recipe Development > Interviewing/Hiring > Inventory Control

Founding Partner & Chef, Xxxxxx Skillet Pizza Xxxxxx, XXXXXX Sept. 2014-Oct. 2015

  Oversaw operation of a locally-inspired gourmet pizza concept, including helping develop the recipe.

  Managed kitchen operations, including budgets, to maximize productivity and achieve performance goals.

Area Executive Chef, Grand Hyatt Xxxxxx/Hyatt at Olive 8 Xxxxxx, XXXXXX Dec. 2010-Sept. 2014

  Led culinary operations for two separate downtown locations, including managing more than 30 personnel.

  Mentored, motivated and coached a team of 12 managers/supervisors to maximize their potential and excel.

  Interviewed candidates for employment opportunities and hired associates that were an ideal fit.

Executive Chef, Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa Key West, FL Mar. 2009-Dec. 2010

  Successfully reorganized operations and staffing to achieve P&L goals and increase service quality metrics.

  Demonstrated strong leadership skills while participating as an Executive Committee Member.

Executive Chef, Hotel Victor Miami Beach, FL Nov. 2008-Mar. 2009

  Improved purchasing and receiving control while managing culinary operations at a 90-room boutique hotel.

  Spearheaded transition from hotel ownership of restaurant to a lessor at an outside franchise.

Executive Sous Chef, Highlands Inn, Hyatt Residence Club Carmel, CA Jan. 2004-Nov. 2008

  Led a team of more than 30 personnel to exceed performance during dinner service.

Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS), Culinary Arts, New England Culinary Institute Montpelier, VT

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology & English Literature, Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my genuine interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT EACH JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a personable and accomplished management leader with a consistent, proven track record of success. I have a genuine passion for building, training and leading teams to maximize their potential and excel. As a senior management leader with expertise leading operations at a high-end or boutique hotel and resort, I offer a versatile and diverse background. For example, I have experience in a wide range of cooking methods and presentation styles and have consistently met or exceeded performance expectations while also managing food budgets. Additionally, I offer sound judgment and a work history of proactively identifying and resolving problems in real time. Among my achievements:

  Oversaw operation of a locally-inspired gourmet pizza concept, including helping develop the recipe.

  Led culinary operations for two separate downtown Hyatt locations, including managing over 30 personnel.

  Mentored, motivated and coached a team of 12 managers/supervisors to maximize their potential and excel.

  Successfully reorganized operations and staffing to achieve P&L goals and increase service quality metrics while leading culinary operations at the Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa.

  Improved purchasing and receiving control while managing culinary operations at a 90-room boutique hotel.

As your leader, you will find me committed to exceeding your performance goals. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forxxxxxxrd to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Dear (Person You Interviewed With):

I am writing to personally thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY) position currently available at your organization. Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident I can exceed your performance expectations immediately.

As discussed, I am a personable management leader with a genuine passion for building, training and leading teams and experience using a wide range of cooking methods and presentation styles. Additionally, I offer sound judgment and a work history of proactively identifying and resolving problems in real time.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the interview. I look forxxxxxxrd to your response.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx