ERIC GOERNERT

*** ******* **** • Stafford, VA

540-***-****

acw6cw@r.postjobfree.com

Over 25 years of food service experience, including chef, kitchen management, and buyer.

Over 20 years of purchasing and management experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Chef

Malones of Manassas, Manassas, VA 10/15 - 10/16

Created daily specials and seasonal menus. Responsible for all back of house operations,

including scheduling, ordering, and inventory.

Chef

Castiglias Italian Restaurant, Fredericksburg, VA 03/14 - 08/15 Managed all back of house operations. Responsible for ordering, scheduling, and food costs.

Increased quality of service, while increasing volume of sales.

Operations Manager

WAWA 04/11- 02/14

Responsible for training and mentoring associates. In charge of all aspects of retail operations, including ordering, receiving, scheduling, and inventory.

ABC Manager, Bartender

Bates Bar and Grill, Fredericksburg, VA 02/06 - 12/08

Supervised day to day operations of full service restaurant and bar. Trained and directed new

bartenders and staff. Managed quality control and increased customer satisfaction.

Cook

Ferg’s Sports Bar, St. Petersburg, FL 04/04 - 01/06

Assisted in the supervision of 12 cooks under the direction of the head chef. Supervised back of house operations. Coordinated catering for special events.

Chef

Fox Chase Tavern, Sterling, VA 03/02 - 05/03

Supervised a staff of 15. Developed and implemented quality control standards. Responsible for a 30% increase in annual sales and lowering food costs by 20%. Featured in The Washington Post food section.

Department Head, Buyer

Dean & Deluca, Washington, DC 11/00 - 03/02

Managed relationships and contracts with over 200 vendors. Researched and developed new product lines and services. Responsible for P&L reviews of up to $3 million annually. Created and implemented procurement processes and systems. Responsible for increasing profitability by up to 30%. Conducted analysis and market trends.

Sous Chef

Lowes Island Country Club, Sterling, VA 04/97 - 10/00

Responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations and support for the Executive Chef. Executed menus for numerous celebrity golf tournaments, weddings, and special events. Catered inaugural events for Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Hosted American Culinary Federation meetings, with an emphasis on culinary skills and operations.

Corporate Trainer

Pizzeria UNO, Warwick, RI 1989 - 1996

Lead training manager responsible for ordering and receiving. Assisted store managers to hire employees to staff new stores. Lead extensive training programs to ensure staff capabilities in kitchen operations. Opened over 30 units across the country within company guidelines, time frames, and budget requirements.

Line Cook

Pizzeria UNO, Warwick, RI 1983 - 1989

Began as a dishwasher and promoted to line cook after 3 months of employment. Promoted to Kitchen Manager.

EDUCATION

Culinary Arts Certificate 1988

Tollgate High School

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Purchasing

Personnel and Operations Management

Training and Development

Corporate Openings

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