Manager Executive

J.C. Esquivel

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San Diego, CA **116

619-***-**** email: *********@*********.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the culinary team where I can share my

creative talents and strong work ethics with other members of my team.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

. Over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry in a variety

of positions including Executive Chef, Chef De Cuisine, and Private

Chef.

. Served as Chef De Cuisine and assisted in the menu planning for the

award wining restaurant, Chive.

. Experience working with a variety of cuisines including French,

Italian, American and Asian-inspired.

. Responsible for hiring, training and managing kitchen staff for

several successful restaurants.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Expertise in menu planning and standardized recipe development.

. Experience food costing and working with multiple vendors to order

food, equipment and supplies.

. Ability to plan and prepare food for events and venues serving up to

1000 people including wine tasting dinners and private catering

events.

. Skilled in preparing a variety of cuisines utilizing a number of

innovative as well as traditional techniques.

. Excellent management skills and demonstrated experience managing

kitchen staff and catering teams in high-pressure environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sep. 2009- Present Lead Grill Cook Bully's East

Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Oct. 2007 - Present Private Chef/Caterer

San Diego, CA

May 2007-July 2007 Consultant, Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge, San

Diego, CA

Jul. 2004- May 2007 Catering Cook Waters Fine

Catering, San Diego, CA

Dec. 2002-Oct. 2003 Executive Chef Seven Restaurant and Lounge, San

Diego, CA

Nov.2003-Apr. 2004 Chef De Cuisine Chive

Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Dec. 1999-Jan. 2002 Chef De Cuisine Chive

Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Aug. 1998-Mar. 1999 Kitchen Manager The Mission North Park, San

Diego, CA

Feb. 1997-Sept. 1999 Lead Line Cook/Saut MiXX Restaurant,

San Diego, CA

Jul. 1995-Nov. 1996 Head Prep Cook Laurel Restaurant and Bar,

San Diego, CA

May 1994- Sep. 1995 Pantry/pizza/prep cook Trattoria

Acqua, La Jolla, CA

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