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JUSTICE KENDALL

CHEF

Location: 123 Elm St | Miami, FL 33183 | Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 305 555 5555 | Mobile: 305 444 4444

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An accomplished chef with a strong combination of culinary experience and management skills, coupled with an award-winning menu preparation background. I have extensive experience in food inventory planning, procurement, and management on both national and international levels. I also have thorough familiarity with a wide assortment of international cuisines, including Japanese, French, Chinese, Italian, and Russian, among others. I have a strong background in providing exceptional regional leadership while directing multiple chain stores simultaneously.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

ABC Management, Miami, FL, Chef de Cuisine

2011 to Present

RESPONSIBILITIES

Directed all cold food preparation and catering activities of an $11 million/year establishment.
Had a key role to play in the supervision of the departments that catered for hot food and pastry.
Managed and trained a team of 30 employees.
Served plated dinners for up to 1,500 people, and buffet dinners for up to 4,000 people.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Instrumental in the achievement of $1.4 million in gross sales revenues within one month (April 2005).
Maintained a cost under 22% while meeting up to $13 million/year in sales goals.

DEF CAFE, Paris, France, Sous Chef/Garde Manger

2009 to 2011

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepared meals at a 41-room luxury hotel that was ranked as the third-best resort in the United States by “Conde Nast Traveler” magazine.
Directed, motivated, and managed 15 employees in food preparation on behalf of the resort’s full-service gourmet restaurant.
Oversaw meal readiness for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as assisted the Executive Chef with every aspect of daily restaurant operations, which included food/supply ordering and inventory control.
Trained employees in customer service and food preparation procedures in line with the high-end establishment standards.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Was a key player in the development of award-winning menu selections.
Demonstrated continuous commitment to reducing food and labor costs.
Effectively expedited dinner service.

GHI Restaurant, Miami, FL, Head Chef

2007 to 2009

RESPONSIBILITIES

Led kitchen operations of up to $2 million/year in restaurant budget.
Established menu and directed food preparation staff supervision, food inventory control, and vendor negotiations.
Was assigned the task for catering for a multitude of formal affairs for up to 500 people.
Trained employees in customer service and food preparation procedures in line with high-end establishment standards.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS