LARRY D. SISTRUNK, CEC
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Diversified management abilities with respect to dining room,
banquet, kitchen and lounge staffing and experienced in
quality, inventory and cost control.
Ability to organize and supervise food and beverage
operations from pre-opening through full scale operations.
Have owned and operated my own business, so I am fully aware
of and understand the requirements of success in the
hotel/restaurant industry, especially bottom line management.
Demonstrated ability to achieve all company goals within
projected guidelines, making use of all of my skills,
including strong interest in and ability to teach others.
Cooking skills range from traditional American and
Continental cuisine to my native Cajun and Creole Louisiana
cuisine, with emphasis on expediency with quality.
A chef's responsibilities for menus, purchasing, personnel
and cooking are basics in our industry. Collectively, none
of these are as important as training. I feel that my most
important responsibility, and one of my greatest strengths,
is my willingness and ability to effectively share my
knowledge with others.
Education
BROADMOOR HIGH SCHOOL - 1966 - 1968
Louisiana State University - 1968 - 1972 - Business
Administration
Certified Executive Chef - 1986 - American Culinary
Federation
certifications and professional affiliations
Member, American Culinary Federation (ACF) 1984 -
present
Member, National Accreditation Committee (ACF) 1987 -
present
Certified Executive Chef (ACF)
1987 - present
Vice President, American Culinary Federation (ACF) 1986 -
1988
Lifetime Certified Executive Chef [ ACF ]
January - 2013
I have received numerous medals and awards while a member of
ACF and have served on various charitable committees
involving local communities.I am certified in Food and
Beverage Management, Nutrition and Sanitation.
relevant experience
Tiger Legends Catering & Consulting
2011 - present
Owner/Executive Chef
Responsible for onsite events in catering and working with owners in
small business
Guest Services, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia
2005 - 2011 Executive Chef/Manager
Responsible for Food and Beverage Service for Herndon Senior Center
and Adult Day Care.
Marriott and Sodexo Management Services at AOL, Northern Virginia
1997 - 2005 Executive Chef
Responsible for ten locations in Northern Virginia
Phillips Seafood Restaurant Group, Baltimore Maryland
1996 - 1997 Executive Chef
Employed to open a Cajun/Creole themed Restaurant
Caldwells Restaurant, Annandale, Virginia
1991 - 1996 Executive Chef/General Manager
Employed to create new menu concept following sluggish sales.
Evergreen Country Club, Haymarket, Virginia
1990 - 1991 Executive Chef/Assistant General Manager
Employed to reopen facility following a fire which destroyed
clubhouse.
Holiday Hotel Group, Manassas, Virginia
1989 - 1990 Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director
Employed to open a new dining room in hotel and reorganize the
Food and Beverage Department.
Mississippi Management Hotel Division, Jackson, Mississippi
1983 - 1989 Executive Chef/Area Chef/Corporate Chef
Employed in three different positions in procession. My final
responsibilities were for properties in the Gulf States area.
Larry's Restaurant, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1979 - 1983 Owner/General Manager/Executive Chef
Owned and operated a casual American Theme Restaurant.
Shenandoah Country Club, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1976 - 1979 Executive Chef/Assistant General Manager
Responsible for entire Food and Beverage operation of the club.