John W. Everson
***** ** ******** **** **#***; Tualatin, Oregon 97062 • 503-***-**** • ****.*******@*****.***
GENERAL MANAGER/EXECUTIVE CHEF
An accomplished LEADER with distinguished culinary/foodservice and management career encompassing high
volume cafeteria dining, on/off site catering services, family dining, and hotel resort. Emulates strong leadership
qualifications with ‘spirit de corps’ and team building concepts; a significant contributor to operation efficiency
through Service of Safe Food and customer service with high sanitation standards, continuous HACCP training,
and quality assurance using Farm to Fork Concept.
• Purchasing & Inventory Management • Staff Training & Development
• Food Preparation & Presentation • Budget Administration
• Special Events Management • Quality Assurance & Controls
• Customer Service & Guest Relations • Innovative Menu Development & Planning
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Manager/ Executive Chef/ Senior Food Operation Sergeant
United States Army October 2005 – January 2011
Delivered Results
• Trained peers in new Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points standards • Led Menu Board meetings
Kitchen Manager/Staff Sergeant
United States Army October 1998 – October 2005
Delivered Results
• New Facility Start-up • Implemented Train the Trainer Program •Wrote SOP’s for catering Services
Sous Chef/ Sergeant
United States Army October 1995 – October 1998
Delivered Results
• Coached and trained Subordinates resulting in multiple awards at various level of competitions
Line Cook/ Foodservice Specialist
Gustav’s Pub & Grill; Tigard, OR April 2012 – PRESENT
WDW Swan & Dolphin Resort; Orland, FL August 2011– March 2011
Chili’s Bar & Grill; Hinesville, GA January 2011 – June 2011
United States Army November 1990 – October 1995
EDUCATION
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts June 2011 – PRESENT
Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course June 1996 – August 1996
Primary Leadership Development School August 1994 – September 1994
Food Service Specialist Course January 1991 – March 1991
Certification:
Food Manager Serve Safe/NRA August 2011 – August 2016
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REFERENCES
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