Christopher Elcavage
Purcellville, VA 20132
Phone: 267-***-****
************@*****.***
Objective: To possess Culinary and Management Excellence in the Hospitality Industry
Qualifications: Years of successful culinary and management experience. Education:
Culinary Institute of America, Associates Degree
South Hunterdon Regional High School, High School
Diploma
Attended three-year culinary training course available by South Hunterdon
Employment:
Sept.’14 –July’18 Executive Chef
Eiffel Tower Café. Leesburg V.A.
Specializing in Classic French Cuisine, Seasonal Menus, Daily Specials, Desserts, Range of Special Events. October’09 - August ’14 Executive Chef/ Owner
Mom’s Place. Purcellville V.A.
Full Service Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Upscale Events, Monthly Dinner Events, Custom Parties May ’04 –October ’09 Executive Chef/Unit Manager
Thompson Hospitality. National Archives
Culinary & Management duties, Financials, Inventories, Auditing, Training, Marketing, Budgets, Supervision, Culinary Production.
January ’97 - May ‘04 Executive Chef/Unit Manager
Sodexho Services, The National Academies
Responsible for all Culinary and Managerial aspects of single unit, Multiple service buildings including, Financials, Marketing, Training, Auditing and Culinary Functions including over $3 Million in Catering Sales. Executive Chef
Marriott Management Services, French Embassy
Responsibilities include Menu Design for Fine Dining Restaurant, Purchasing, Inventory, Quality Control and Supervision of all Production areas.
Sept. ’90 – January ’97 Executive Chef
Bavarian Inn & Lodge, Shepherdstown, West Virginia Executive Chef of this 4 star Mobile Travel Guide & AAA Diamond Award German Continental Cuisine Restaurant l. Responsibilities include all daily functions of the operation. Staff training, menu development, kitchen design,
purchasing, inventories and cost controls. Also coordinated Wine Tasting, banquets and special events.
May ’85 – Sept. ’90 Executive Chef
Willard Hotel Washington D.C.
Executive Chef of Café Espresso
Operational Responsibilities included all aspects, Kitchen Operation, Menu Development, Catering,
Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Wine Tastings.
Additional Certified Culinary Instructor
Certified Executive Chef