Service Executive
Resume:
James J. Quinter CWPC, CHE.
Louisville, KY 40291
502-***-**** (cell)
Job Objective: Seeking a challenging position that would best utilize my
creative ideas and unique abilities from my past experiences in the
culinary industry. This position should have many opportunities for
advancement for a dedicated individual with leadership abilities.
Summary of Skills:
. Manage by example
. Carry high expectations
. Always maintain employee loyalty
. High focus on food and labor cost management
Work History:
Four Aces Transportation, Louisville, Ky. May 2014 to present. Owner. Limo
driver and chaufuer to folks that need rides in the city of Louisville.
Working through UBER.
Freelance Consulting and Catering, Louisville, KY, February 2011 to Present
Polo Fields Golf and Country Club, Louisville, KY, January 2012 to December
2013, Executive Chef. Menu development, Catering, Manage kitchen staff,
food ordering-, focus on labor and food cost.
Sullivan University, Louisville, Ky. Chef instructor in Baking and
Pastry, October 2005- December 2010.. Responsible for teaching Baking I,
Baking II, International and Baking Science which includes basic baking for
Pastry and Culinary students. Demonstrate and help student with hands on
approach to the baking field. Order raw materials to be used to produce
baked goods. Cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen labs.
Baptist Homes Inc, Louisville, KY, Executive Chef/Food Service Director,
December 2004- August 2005.
Cost control, food cost control, labor control, menu development, manage
kitchen staff and server staff, cater small receptions and events.
Mac's on Main, LaGrange, KY, Executive Chef / Pastry Chef, 2001-2004
Opened new restaurant. Menu development. Control food costs.
Manage kitchen and server staff.
Cater private parties (sit down and buffet style services).
Atria at Springdale, Louisville, KY, Food Service Director/Executive
Chef, 1999- 2001
Manage kitchen and dining room staff. Menu management. Food and
labor cost control. Maintain
100% Board of Health Certification. Inventory Control. Instituted
restaurant style service.
Cater special events.
ARAMARK- SFS/ Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, Asst
Pastry Chef, 1999-1999
Beaujolais Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA, Pastry Chef/ Sous Chef, 1997-1999
Positions While Student- Internships
Circa Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA, Pastry Chef, 1996-1997
Park Hyatt of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Pastry Cook /School
Apprentice, 1996-1997
La Campagne, Cherry Hill, NJ, School Apprentice, 1996-1997
United Creditors Alliance, Marlton, NJ, Legal Collection Specialist, 1994-
1996
Recovery of high balance accounts for America Express.
Financial Collection Agencies, Cherry Hill NJ. Collection Specialist, 1989-
1994
Recovery of utility accounts.
Education:
Sullivan University, Louisville, Ky, 2007 to present
Taking classes to obtain Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management. GPA
of 4.0
The Restaurant School of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. 1996-1998
Associates Degree in Specialized Technology. Certification in Sanitation,
Menu Management, Supervision and Nutrition. Graduated with a G.P.A. of
3.35.
Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ. 1990-1994
Management and Business Administration.
Certificates - Awards - Accomplishments
Board Member of the Local ACF Chapter- Offices Held-Sergent at Arms, Vice
President, 2006- Present
Chair person for Spina Bifida - Ginger Bread Workshop 2008- present
Pastry Chef of the Year Award 2010 Local Chapter
Written Articles for CET 2009, 2008
Written Articles for Food and Dining Magazine 2009, 2010
Member of ACF national and local chapters
Certified Working Pastry Chef- October 2006
Culinary Society of Philadelphia - Scholarship
DVCA (Delaware Valley Chefs Association) - Outstanding Service Award
The Restaurant School Culinary Salon Competition - Silver medal
The Restaurant School Pastry Club - Past President
The Philadelphia Pastry Society - Past Member
The Worlds Largest Strawberry Shortcake- Aramark, May 1999
Pastry Demonstrations- October 1997- The Home Place, Jenkintown, PA
January 1998- Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia, PA
March 1998 - Home Show, Philadelphia, PA
Prepared dinner for former White House Executive Chef, Henry Haller,
November 2000
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