Mr. Joseph Vance, CWC

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Huntsville Alabama 35801

3485. Home/Fax abnarm@r.postjobfree.com

256-***-**** Cell

256-***-**** Work

Education: Delgado Community College CULA Applied Science 1992

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Executive Chef Specializing in Southwestern, Cajun-New Orleans, Italian,

French, and Continental Fine-Dining Cuisine; Dynamic, Results-Oriented, and

Team Spirited

August 2007-present

Sodexo-Compass-Group USA Huntsville, Alabama

Executive Chef/General Manager 256-***-****

December 2005 - August 2007

Carlton Cove Senior Rehabilitation Community Huntsville, Alabama

Executive Chef 256-***-****

Manage all culinary operation in this exclusive

multi-million dollar state of the art, Senior Retirement community. Dining

facilities consisted of one fine dining room with seating for 120. Two

private dining rooms, a casual theme buffet shop, and banquet facilities.

Responsible for the financial planning, management, reporting and cost

controls for each outlet while ensuring and providing the highest quality

gourmet menu items. Coordinate care plans and execute all special events,

private parties and functions such as wine, weddings, seasonal balls, and

executive meetings. Calculate well balanced diet, low carb, and Low

Cholesterol diets. Also provides heart smart recipes for light healthy

menus.

April 1996-1998-2005-2006

Marriott Space & Rocket Center Huntsville Alabama

Executive Sous Chef 256-***-****

I have established Sanitation programs to enable better health

department scores. Delegated menu creativity to lead line personal for

growth and teaching skills. Responsible for the total food operation of two

dining rooms and banquet facilities grossing over 3.6 million in food

revenue while maintaining a 33 % food cost and 18 % labor cost. Directed,

evaluated, and counseled staff for development disciplinary coaching.

Prepared menu mixtures of lamb, deer, beef, and other foods to create

succulent menu presentations.

October 2000-2001

Heritage Private City Club Huntsville

Alabama

Chef 256-***-****

Functioned as a part of the culinary team and collaborated with

other chefs on menus for VIP dining, private parties, and five-star -five

diamond dinners. Organized ACF chapter for a short time to promote trendy

food innovations. Instructed kitchen staff, assigned task, and established

a routine to enable a comparatively small staff to service a large volume

of patrons.

March 1999-2000

Pauli's Bar & Grill

Huntsville Alabama

Executive Banquet Chef 256-***-****

March 2001-2003

Hearthstone Assisted Living Huntsville

Alabama

Executive Chef 256-***-****

March 1998-1999

Adtran B& I Food Service Marriott Huntsville, Alabama

Executive Chef

1993-1996

Stonebridge Country Club Harvey, Louisiana

Executive Sous Chef

1991-1995

Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana

Educational Food Service, Marriott

Executive Chef

1992-1994

Commanders Palace New Orleans, Louisiana

Pastry Chef

1989-1991

Westin Hotel Canal Place New Orleans Louisiana

Line Chef

Student of Excellence Award: 1992-National Restaurants

Association Convention Chicago, IL

Serve Safe Certification 2005-2010

Culinary Institute of America, Continue ED. 1993-Continue

Education for Executive Chefs *Certificate Only*

Instructor: Joe V's School of Cookery

Photo Signing and Book Event: Julia Childs, New Orleans,

Louisiana

University of Alabama in Huntsville Computer Engineering, 2yrs.

Microsoft software proficient and programming computers.

Salaries negotiable: $42,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

References upon request

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