MARK E. BASKEN

adxtzb@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 920-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Currently seeking the opportunity to incorporate my knowledge, skills and experience extensively within a management capacity.

PROFILE:

•Restauranteur thoroughly trained in all phases of top-flight restaurant, clubs and kitchen operations.

•Over fifteen years experience in culinary management (German, Spanish, French, Continental American, Asian and Brazilian cuisine).

•Computer literate in Microsoft applications and Internet.

•Fluent in Portuguese language; well traveled and knowledgeable of South American culture.

•Detailed oriented, hard working team player dedicated to improving existing systems.

•Accustomed to high expectations of consumers and managers.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

•Reduced monthly costs of Alpina Hotel, in Brazil, by $ 10,000 within culinary practiced. Assisted in cutting labor/ food costs and portion control (standardizing recopies) to propel restaurant out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy; commended by management for efforts.

•Assisted in effectively applying savings of culinary expenses to create state of the art kitchen with computerized food tracking system. Promoted in drawing American businesses to Brazilian Hotel.

•Owned and transformed small snack bar into full service restaurant. Trained several chefs in hotels, country clubs and restaurants in food preparation, kitchen equipment maintenance and sanitation procedures.

•Continuously tracked food and beverage inventory to plan for replenishment. In charge of the hiring and scheduling of personnel, as well as menu planning.

WORK HISTORY:

2018-present Banquet Chef Fox Hills Resort Mishicot, Wi.

2016 – 2018 Asst. Chef River Woods Place Manitowoc, Wi.

2012 -2016 Rounds Chef Branch River G.C. Cato, Wi.

2010 -2012 Rounds Chef ST. Andrews Club Delray Beach, Fl.

2003 -2010 Sous Chef Delray Beach Club Delray Beach, Fl

AWARDS:

•Alumni Association: 2004

•Academic Honors: 2000-2003

•The National Deans List: July 19, 2002

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Professional Studies: Hospitality Administration

P.C. Professor: Computer Certifications