Marc Clarke
Freeport, Florida 32439
************@*****.***
Objective and Skills
I seek a position as food and beverage manager. I have over 32 years of experience in
restaurant work. I am well versed in both front and back of house skills, but my strong points are
in the kitchen. I have a working knowledge of the different forms of cooking, roasting, frying,
grilling, broiling, poaching, etc, as well as the 5 "mother" sauces. I am self motivated and can
motivate others easily. Time management is a very important tool for me. I am strong in food
cost control and inventory, as well as purchasing and receiving. Although planning and catering
large parties is my favorite, I would like to gain employment so I can use my skills to better myself
and this company.
Employment Summary
Awsum Catering, Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Florida Present
Owner/Executive Chef
•Planning and execution of wedding and small parties.
•Ensure that the cost is in my guests needs.
•Name recognition in these counties allows me to handle anything my clients need.
Panera Bread, San Destin, Florida
Associate Trainer
•Set up and maintaince of production line.
•Production of product.
•Training and education of new hires.
•Excell at general standards of both quality and sanitation.
Ruby Tuesday, Mary Esther/Destin, Florida 2005-
2009
Cook
•Proficient in all back of house positions, including salad bar, preparation, grill and pantry.
•Management depends on my organization and skills to manage the night time kitchen crew.
Sheraton Four Points, Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Chef
•Over saw kitchen production. including large function planning, menu and food cost.
•Conferred with food preparation and other personnel to plan menus and related activities, such
as dining room and banquet operations.
•Estimated food and beverage costs and purchased supplies.
•Established kitchen protocols for each menu item.
•Hired, trained and supervised kitchen staff.
Cajun's Fabulous Fried Chicken, Franchise owned by Happy Stores. Destin, Fort Walton
Beach, Florida
General Manager
•Oversaw staff of 20-25.
•Responsibilities included purchasing, receiving, schedule writing, cash management.
•Weekly inventory and costing.
•Insured all the fixed receipes were followed and held to the highest standards.
•Hired and trained all staff.
•Set sanitation and safety standards to above company standards.
J.R. Rockers, Hurlburt Field USAF, Florida
Kitchen manager
•Oversaw the production and quality of the a a carte menu.
•Managed food cost and inventory.
•Oversaw the time management of a staff of 25 employees. Supervised and scheduled wait staff
and kitchen personnel.
•Maintained menu integrity, including determination and scheduling of daily specials and monthly
promotional campaigns.
•Designed and directed marketing campaigns for the restaurant.
Eglin Officer's Club, Eglin A.F.B, USAF, Florida
Chef
•Oversaw production in a large kitchen, catering as well as a la carte for membership functions as
well as head of state functions.
•Responsibilities included menu planning, inventory, food cost control and time management.
•Rated in the "Top 10" chef list for the air force club system.
•Monitered kitchen inventory, purchased food and supplies.
•Maintained kitchen cleanliness and condition to standards exceeding health regulations.
Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Banquet Chef
•Oversaw production of a wide variety of food products.
•Managed a daily staff of 50 culinary More at times, depending on size of function or multiple
functions.
•Completed training in culinary art's.
•Management training for Disney included work in different departments in the company.
•Experienced in exhibition cooking, preparation of many varieties of cuisine and visual
presentation techniques.
•Calmly and effectively handled crisis situations.
•Responsible for all aspects of the banquet kitchen including cooking, ordering and food costing.
Skills
•Food and Beverage Management
•Catering Management
•Sanitation and safety adherence, including hygiene standards
•Inventory and Cost Control, Managing par levels and regular food rotation
•Adherence to and inforcement of company policy
Education
•Southern Regional High School, Manhawkin, New Jersey. Graduated, 1980
Certifications
•Sanitation Manager, State of Florida Health Department, 1999-2004
Professional Memberships
•Chef de Cuisine (C.C.C.) - American Culinary Federation, 1987-1998