John Thompson
Mandeville, Louisiana 70471
Cell: 985-***-****
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
Summary
While being an experienced manager with excellent client and staff management skills,
I believe being action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with co-
workers is a strong base in my work ethic.
Highlights
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power
Point, Excel, and Quick Books Accounting • Complex issues management
• Strong customer focus
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Superior troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of the financial industry
• In depth ordering and inventories
• Excellent written and verbal
communication skills • Daily, weekly, monthly and
quarterly sales forecasting and
• Works well in a team environment analysis
Experience
407 North
August Covington, La
2010 to
Owner/Executive Chef
April
2012 Overseeing every day and long term operations in all aspects of
the restaurant business. Collaborating with my business
partners and colleagues to exchange information such as selling
strategies and marketing information. Emphasized food and
entertainment features based on analysis of customers' needs
and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and
limitations. Identified prospective customers by using business
directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in
organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and
conferenc customer records, using automated systems. Dealt with local,
es. state, and federal officials regarding all permits, tax situations
Maintaine and liabilities.
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N'Tinis Steak and Martinis
Mandeville, Louisiana
August
2008 to
Chef/Bartender
August
Assisted the owner and Executive Chef in all aspects of the front
2010
and back of house operations. Focused on on-site and off-site
catering for anywhere from a small dinner to over eight hundred
person events.
June 2007 to Miracle Restaurant Group
August 2008 Mandeville, Louisiana
General Manager/District Manager
Operated all aspects of two franchised Arby’s restaurants in New Orlea
ordering and payroll were done weekly for these two stores. Also overs
located in Mississippi while operating my two base stores.
Friends Coastal Restaurant
Madisonville, Louisiana
April
2005 to
Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
July
While overseeing all kitchen operations, I was in charge of
2007
creating new menus, all catering functions, and scheduling.
Weekly inventories and food cost analysis were my
responsibility in which I maintained a constant 27.5%, which is
lower than national restaurant standard.
Cafe Amici
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
February
2004 to
Executive Sous Chef
April 2005
Assisting my Executive Chef in all daily and weekly
responsibilities, we ran a 12 million dollar a year operation. I
was involved in all inventories and ordering as we maintained a
16% food cost for the year.
Highwater/Patio Grill
Mandeville, Louisiana
March
2003 to
Bar manager
February
All liquor inventories and ordering were a weekly duty of mine. I
2004
oversaw the bar staff and assisted the General Manager in
operations of both the restaurant and bar. I was in charge of
schedules for both front of house and back of house workers
and served as the acting General Manager when my boss was
away.
February 2002 to March 2003
Bourbon New Orleans, Louisiana
Street
Head Bar Back
Blues
My duties entailed daily liquor inventories of the nine functioning
Company/
bars and all back stock. Also, assisted the owner in purchasing
Razoo
of inventories and supplies needed for daily operations.
Isabella’s Pizzeria
Mandeville, Louisiana
January
2000 to
Line Cook
February
As one of two lead line cooks, I oversaw all food prep, ordering,
2002
scheduling and basic kitchen operations. Assisted the owner in
weekly inventories.
Education
2002 Mandeville High School
Mandeville, Louisiana, U.S.A
General Study
Delgado
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Culinary Arts
For one year I attended Delgado Culinary Arts where I was trained in food preparation,
cost control, and general knowledge of the culinary industry. While there I was certified
in Safety and Sanitation