Executive Chef Personal
Resume:
John J. Ramsbottom
Staunton, VA 24401
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Highly motivated, results oriented, very experienced chef looking for a professional atmosphere to continue my experience and benefit a company with a work ethic and skill set that has gone above and beyond and exceeded expectations at every level.
*Serve Safe Certified* *AllerTrain Certified*
Work Experience:
Chef J’s Fine Food, Personal Chef & Catering Sep. 2020- Present
Burlington, NC Staunton, VA
Owner, Executive Chef
Personal Chef & Caterer, I specialized in bringing the full-service fine dining experience to the comfort of my
client’s homes. I also performed a lot of specialized catering in all types of settings in an area with a great deal of high
end clientele. Received 25 five-star reviews on Google in under 2 years. chefjsfinefood.com
Harvest Table Culinary Group@ Elon Univ, Elon, NC July. 2019-Aug. 2020
Chef de Cuisine 540-***-**** Jay Vetter
Oversaw and ran all operations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Clohan dining hall and Fountain
Market. Managed a staff of 50 in a full service setting while executing and overseeing production,
cooking, and serving. Have introduced new concepts including extensive vegan options, top 8 allergen
free station and a new beverage program eliminating soda in the dining hall. Also worked several large
events in catering up to 3000 as well as many VIP events. Unfortunately Covid played a part in my short time here.
Parkhurst Dining@ Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA Oct. 2017-July. 2019
Executive Chef 410-***-**** Geordan Duncan
In charge of all campus dining hall, retail, and catering operations while managing a large and very diverse staff
Have had great success with creating new ethnic features, pop ups with local vendors, as well as
adding more off premise catering. As a result we have achieved some of the highest ratings in the
company in client/guest satisfaction as well as with Steritech.
Aramark@ James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA July. 2016-Sep. 2017
Executive Chef of Special Events Catering 540-***-**** Jay Vetter
Ran and operated all catering events on the JMU campus which does 3M in sales annually. Responsible for all day to day operations as well as adhering to Aramark corporate standards. Managed a large diverse staff while working various types of events including many VIP functions and a wide range of custom events ranging from 20-3000. Based on my success we have added more clients including weddings, more sporting events, and many other special functions.
Shaffer’s Catering & Deli, Woodstock, VA Jan. 2015-July. 2016
Executive Chef 540-***-**** George Shaffer
High volume full service catering and deli. Managed a staff of 20 while working various catering events from 20-1000. Also work a full service deli in a total scratch kitchen with a wide variety of daily features. As a result of my ability and success we were able to expand our catering region from southern PA, to Southern, VA
Bella Luna Wood Fired Pizza, Harrisonburg, VA Nov. 2013-Jan. 2015
Chef/Kitchen Manager 540-***-**** Wade Luhn
A high volume Italian restaurant. Oversaw a staff of 15 in a 100% scratch kitchen with an emphasis
on local purveyors, seasonal ingredients, and the freshest product possible. Had great success with
special features and daily specials. Also implemented new policies and procedures to help the kitchen
run more efficiently while increasing morale and comradery.
JT’s Steak & Fishouse, Longview, WA April. 2005-Oct. 2013
Owner, Executive Chef 360-***-**** Teri Weir
Owned and operated a fine dining high volume scratch kitchen. Oversaw a staff of 15 working as
a hands on owner performing all kitchen and restaurant operations at a very high level while working
many large banquets and off premise catering from 50-300.
Education:
Western Culinary Institute, Portland, OR Jan. 2001-Jan. 2002
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Program Diploma in Culinary Arts with High Honors* Jan. 02
References
Joe Blosser
Colleague 540-***-****
Randy Fishback
Food Salesman/Colleague 540-***-****
Dave Zahm
Business owner 717-***-****
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