Manager Service

John J. Katsha

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Rockville, MD 20853

Home: 301-***-**** Cell: 240-***-****

************@*****.*** !

Qualifications: Over fifteen years of increasing responsibility and hands on experience in the

hospitality industry. Skilled in developing and motivating staff to exceed their performance measures in culinary excellence and financial performance. ! Objective: To obtain a challenging position in the culinary field where I can grow by using my

strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. ! Experience: !

05/2014 ? Present Bethesda Country Club

Banquet Cook:

Prepare food for banquets, weddings, special events. Prepare dishes for tastings.

Assist the chef with any task needed in the kitchen. ! 02/2005 to 06/2014 Marriott International Inc.

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel& Conference Center, Bethesda, Maryland Lead Cook:

Responsibilities include cooking and preparing foods in all areas of the kitchen, including Garde? Manager hot side and restaurant/ room service line In charge of restaurant buffet menu and food preparation for an operation that generates

$9,000,000 in food sales annually. Ice sculptures for restaurant and banquet Winner 2007 Service Excellence Awards & Graduate of Supervisory Development Class !

04/04 to 02/05 Whole Foods Market, Incorporated, Gaithersburg Maryland Cook:

Prepared all types of international foods for buffets and deli counter Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of food area ! 03/99 to 04/04 Norbeck Country Club, Rockville, Maryland Banquet cook:

Responsible for food preparation at banquet functions. Cook and prepare food for club members, plate arrangement, cleanliness, and organization of food area !

05/02 to 11/03 Sodexho Food Service, Gaithersburg, Maryland Cook:

Prepared all aspects of the food preparation in the cafeteria Maintained cleanliness for food area !

01/02 to 05/02 Roadside Grille, Fairfax, Virginia

Executive Sous Chef:

Responsible for all kitchen employees

Ordered food for menu and inventory of supplies on hand Prepared foods to order !

Education: Graduate of Ice Kristals, Manassas, Virginia Certified Ice Sculptor

Member of National Ice Sculptors of America

Pastry Certification Course La Academie De Cuisine, Gaithersburg, Maryland Memberships/ Certifications:

Certified Pastry Chef ? June 2013

Certified Food Manager October 2003

Alcoholic Beverage License June 2000

Member of (National Ice Sculptors of

America) NICA !

References: Available upon request

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