John E. Powell

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Greenville, NC 27834

September 1, 2010

Human Resource Manager

HRC-R

Rocky Mount, NC

Dear Human Resource Manager:

I am writing in response to your ad on the Resume Book 360 website. I feel

that my skills and personality are a great match for the Kitchen Manager

position you have advertised.

Over the past 12 years I have gained professional experience in fine and

casual dining as well as high volume, fast-paced banquet kitchen service.

Of those 12 years, I have held a management position for seven. I am a

highly motivated team player and natural leader that is enthusiastic about

food service. I would appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the

success of your company.

I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss my skills and this

position. I have enclosed

my resume and a list of professional and personal references for your

review. I look forward to

hearing from you.

Sincerely,

John E. Powell

John E. Powell

2008 A Cambria Drive

Greenville, NC 27834

Cell: 252-***-****

ablljn@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

. To obtain a challenging position that will offer opportunities for

personal and professional development and to utilize my skills and

talents to benefit your company.

Experience

Ironwood Country Club

Director of Food and Beverage June 2008 - Present 2010

. Directly supervises wait staff, banquet staff, and kitchen staff

. Place daily and weekly bar orders for restaurant

. Writing job descriptions for staff

. Schedule all staff including wait, banquet, and kitchen

. Handle relations for club members

. Trains bar and wait staff for new positions

. Continuing training and guest satisfaction with all staff

Event Planner June 2008 - Present 2010

. Plan parties, weddings, and golf events

. Order all linens and small wares for events

. Schedule meetings and coordinate with setup crews

. Creating and maintaining a up to date banquet package

Executive Chef February 2006 - Present 2010

. Directly supervises all kitchen staff on daily tasks and events

. Responsible for food cost, waste, and inventory control

. Place daily food and equipment orders

. Menu planning, pricing, and training

. Preparation of banquet and nightly menus

Hilton of Greenville

Executive Banquet Chef September 2003 - February 2006

. Schedule and supervise all kitchen staff am/pm

. Place daily food and equipment orders

. Write out prep lists and event orders

. Food cost, waste, and inventory control

Prep Cook August 2000 - September 2003

. Responsible for the preparation, cooking, display work for all

functions,

and parties in the Banquet Department of the Hilton Hotel

. Cook for the Greenville Convention Center events such as Gladys Night,

Ray Charles concert, Oak Ridge Boys, and other special events and

catering

. Responsible for assisting preparation and cooking of the saut line in

Christine's

World Cuisine Restaurant

Courtyard Tavern

Line Chef January 1998 - August 2000

. Responsible for preparation and cooking of the whole line such as

grill, salad, fryer,

and saut

. Purchasing, stocking, and inventory control

Skills

. 12 years of successful experience in food service, preparing various

types of gourmet

food, and specializing in Garde Manger

. Skilled in all kitchen equipment and various cooking techniques

. Fluent in Excel Spread Sheets

. Menu writing

. Committed to providing total quality service in culinary arts

Certifications

. Serve Safe Certification completed in June 2009

. Attended ECU for Chef Certification through the American Culinary

Federation

Awards

. Eagle Scout Award from Troop 25 Farmville, NC

. Employee of the month at the Hilton Hotel in Greenville, NC

John E. Powell

2008 A Cambria Drive

Greenville, NC 27834

Cell: 252-***-****

ablljn@r.postjobfree.com

References

James A. Chandler, PhD, CHA, CHE

Associate Professor, Department of Hospitality Management, East Carolina

University

252-***-****

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Derrick Harris

Executive Chef, Hilton Hotel Greenville North Carolina

252-***-****

Paul H. Zigas

Associate University Attorney for Health Sciences Administration, East

Carolina University

252-***-****

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