Bryan Espinosa
*** *. ******* *****, ******, CA 92866
Telephone: 909-***-**** E-mail: ******@*********.***
Summary of Qualifications:
Energetic and detail oriented with a genuine passion for food and cooking.
Creative, self trained Cook and Kitchen Manager. Hardworking and dedicated
professional eager to secure a long term commitment within a thriving,
culinary environment.
Professional Experience:
The Boiler Restaurant, Chino Hills, CA
May, 2009-Current
Chef/Staff Manager-Key Holder (part-time evening shift)
. Prepare and cook lunch and dinner dishes using a Steam Kettle
Cooking method for this upstart, brand new restaurant with a focus
on Louisiana Cajon seafood.
. Deep fryer cooking and preparation of lunch sandwiches.
. Face to face kitchen /diner interaction.
. Develop, prepare and cook dessert items.
Nordstrom Caf , Santa Ana, CA
May, 2010-Current
Prep Cook/Line Cook (part-time morning shift)
. Prepare fresh ingredients for daily menu items consisting of
breakfast and lunch.
. Follow recipes to create menu items such as salad dressings,
sauces, main entrees and desserts.
. Receive and check inventory supplies.
Nicholas Holdings, Newport Coast, CA
July, 2008-January, 2009
Executive Chef's Assistant
. Prepared, cooked and served breakfast for the family 3 days a week.
. Prepared, cooked and served lunch for house staff 5 days a week.
. Assisted Chef with dinner preparations for family and guests.
. Purchased and managed inventory of groceries, fine foods, wines and
spirits.
. Help plan and execute household events from small dinner parties to
large fundraisers.
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Dent, Newport Beach, CA
November2008-January, 2010
Cook and Event Coordinator
. Prepare healthy home cooked meals upon request 2-3 times per week.
. Kitchen inventory, grocery shopping and menu planning.
. Assist with the execution of family events and special occasions.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Santa Ana, CA
June, 2007-July, 2008
Home Mortgage Consultant
. Educate Bank customers in Mortgage 101.
. Responsible for 2 local bank branches.
. Generate new client base including Realtor based business.
. Maintain existing client relations with mailers & phone calls.
IndyMac Bank, Irvine, CA
April 2004- April 2006
Loan Consultant, Prime Group
. Worked in a call center where I received 15-30 calls daily.
. Develop client relations and manage client accounts.
AMS, Montebello, CA
Oct. 1996-April 2004
Inside Sales Representative
. Managed existing client accounts and developed new client accounts.
. Customer service
. Purchasing