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Please find to follow, my professional resume/cv I am sending for consideration of Head Chef/Executive Chef. As you can see from my past experiences and education, I am a well qualified candidate for this position. I have all or more of the skills you are seeking as well as being a team player that is goal-minded and hard working in all areas. In addition to the following, I also have a full color photo album of my past works/achievements as well as many letters of recommendation/reference. I would like to speak with you as soon as possible to discuss this position, what it has to offer and what I have to offer.

Sincere Regards,



Education & Certifications:


Certified Public Health for U.S.P.H. and N.S.F.

Certified Skills in Interpersonal and Interactive Communications.

Certified in Culinary Arts and Hotel Management from Simon Knoll Vocational Trade School; Munich, Germany.

Certified in General Elementary Studies and College Education from Augsburg-Hochzoll Schools; Augsburg, Germany.


Special Honors & Achievements:


Recipient of a Three Star Rating in "Webster's Best Places" Culinary Travel Guide while Owner and Operator of LCONFIDENTIAL.

Honored with having 12 original recipes printed in CONFIDENTIAL while Owner and Operator of CONFIDENTIAL

Honored with having several original recipes printed in the CONFIDENTIAL while Executive Chef of CONFIDENTIAL


Skills, Expertise & Proficiencies:

~Exceptional Demonstration of Kitchen/Galley Management.
~Proven Master of Labor & Food Cost Effectiveness Control.
~Personal and Professional Leader in Staff Enhancement & Education.
~Stately Artistic with Diverse Original Food Creations.
~Unlimited Creative Development Potential.
~Inspiring & Infulential Leader to those being Directed.
~Excellent Command of Staff & Management Communications.
~Expertly Skilled in Time Management & Deadline Fulfillment.
~Accurate & Responsible Record Keeping, Itemizing & Documentation.
~Accomplished Director of International and Various Staff Capacities.
~Impressive Repose with Clientele and Guests.
~Flexible and Positive to Changes and Enhancements.
~Self Confident, Precise and Hard-working in all areas.
~Highly Reliable and Trustworthy.
~Superbly Orchestrative in all Aspects of Menu & Recipe Development.


Languages:

English - Fluently, German - Fluently, French - Limited.


Career Objective:

I am seeking a challenging and fulfilling, long term, permanent position where I can utilize my past experiences, skills, education and creativity. I would like to obtain a position with advancement potential for myself and the departments for which I would service. It is my goal to excel on a personal and professional manner and to present the best possible result for all concerned; from my staff, management and clientele.

Career Experiences:

Executive Chef for CONFIDENTIAL - 06/96 to 03/97. While on board the CONFIDENTIAL my responsibilities included maintaining the Authenticity of Venezian and Northern Italian Cuisine featuring specialties from Toscana to a mostly Italian clientele from regions such as Rome, Neaples, Florence, Genoa and Milano. Through my Leadership and the Company's Principles of the Best and Freshest of products for all Guests/Clientele, we upgraded the ship's rating to Four (4) Stars. Also through Managing, Directing and Assisting a crew of 40 International Chefs, Cooks, Bakers and Pastry Makers, as well as the supervision of a Cleaning Crew, we were able maintain the constant compliance of all Public Health Rules and Regulations.

Executive Chef for CONFIDENTIAL 04/95 to 05/96. Responsible for all food outlets throught its 24 hour service - Managing, Directing and Assisting a full crew of International Chefs, Cooks, Bakers and Pastry Makers, as well as supervising the Cleaning Crew. Formulated Food Supply Requisition Orders for the daily good required for the three (3) and four (4) day continuous cruises featuring Italian specialties from fresh made antipasto's, pastas and pizzas to upscale main courses.

Head Chef for CONFIDENTIAL 04/94 to 03/95. Responsible for all cooking and food preparation for a mostly European clientele; up to 150 guests, in a peaceful surrounding for up to seven (7) day trail rides.

Chef for CONFIDENTIAL 09/91 to 03/94. Responsible for the preparation and presentation of an American and Italian menu featuring Italian specialties such as fresh made pastas, gnocchi's and panini's as well as American standard foods. Created indoor and outdoor theme displays, formulated food and supply requisitions, growing and maintaining an Organic Vegetable and Herb Garden.

Executive Chef for CONFIDENTIAL 04/86 to 06/91. Responsible for all foods served on each ship that I served throughout its 24 hour a day operation - Managing, Directing, and Assisting up to 70 International Chefs and Cooks as well as the supervision of the cleanliness. Formulated Food and Supply Requisition Orders for the daily goods required for up to 17 day cruises with up to 2,700 passengers and 850 crew members.

Executive Chef for CONFIDENTIAL 10/85 to 04/86. Responsible for Administration and Supervision of all areas of this High Volume, Gourmet Kitchen with a Crew of 28. Was directly involved in featuring Upscale, Northern Italian Cuisine, specializing in Veal dishes, Table-Side Pasta-Cooking with the emphasis on Authenticity. The Villa Nova was the Best Known Italian Restaurant in Central Florida and was Featured in Magazines such as Bon Apetit, Architecture and Connoiseur. Also Constituted Food and Labor Cost Control Structures as well as the Instruction and Development of New and Existing Staff.

Consultant for CONFIDENTIAL 09/84 to 09/85. Responsible for planning, enhancing and improving entire menus. Creating and implementing the use of Recipe Files, a Full Service Catering Department and a wide array of Diverse Menus. Constantly Enhancing, Enlightening and Instructing the Kitchen, Bar and Service Staff in New and Existing Areas.

Owner/Operator/Executive Chef of CONFIDENTIAL 10/81 to 08/84. Involved in all aspects of Owning, Operating and Maintaining an 80 seat restaurant, Staffing, Cost and Quality Controls, Health Regulations, Budgeting and Finance. Daily Menu Creation with the emphasis on Fresh Food for a highly sophisticated clientele. Created and Maintained the Largest and Most Exclusive Wine Cellar in CONFIDENTIAL.

Executive Chef for the CONFIDENTIAL 03/80 to 10/81. Responsible for Maintaining and Supervision of the Kitchen as well as Formulating Menu and Labor Cost Control. Inspiration in Creative Development and Menu Planning. Formulated Food and Supply Requisitions of the daily goods and required inventories. Through my extensive Staff Education, I was able to increase bottom line profit while decreasing overhead/theft for the operation.

Also worked in various Hotels and Restaurants throughout Austria, Germany and Canada from 1963 to 1979 to enhance my education and skills

References:
All previous employers and others upon request.



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