John Richard
Cervantes
CHEF EXECUTIVE/ SALES
MANAGER
Professional chef with over 50 years of kitchen
experience. High volume food service, combined with service in the Sales Industry. Successful Sales
Professional with 10+ years in large scale food, retail and Real Estate environments. Implement cost control
measures to ensure operations remain with company
Targets. Maximize bottom- line performance through P&L, Merchandising, staff management, loss control and
inventory management initiatives.
S U M M A R Y
E X P E R I E N C E
Realtor / 2013-Present
District Sales Manager / 2006- 2013
Commercial Real Estate guiding Home Buyers and
Sellers through sales and purchase of properties
Reports on inventory, creating market listing.
Utilizes social Media to showcase available properties Increased annual sales
Created new cliental and bonded current clients.
Drove business success, promotions and maintaining the current practices.
Prime Realty
Lagasse/Sweet
adz1q5@r.postjobfree.com
6007 Cammie Way
San Antonio, TX 78238
P
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C O N T A C T
E D U C A T I O N
University of Houston
El Centro Junior College
Dallas Texas 1973
Bachelor of Science: Hotel
Restaurant Management
Associate of Arts: Culinary Arts
Minor: Marketing
1976
White Swan Food Service
Area Sales Manager / 1992-2002
Increased annual sales
Created new cliental and bonded current clients.
Drove business success, promotions and maintaining the current practices.
( Building new territories in South Texas)
S K I L L S
Medical Center Del Oro & Woman's
Hospital
Dietary Director / 1975-1976
Responsible for hiring and training personal.
Operations of the planning and accounting for the
fiscal operations
Providing healthy, nutritious, and meal prep in a safe working environment.
Set performance expectations and regularly measure service and sanitation.
Sea Island
Restaurant Manager 1975
Hired and Trained staff on customer service, food and beverage knowledge.
Set performance expectations and regularly measure service and sanitation.
Managed scheduling, planning and forecasting
restaurant operations.
US ARMY
Military Executive Chef/ Culinary Specialist
Worked in high-pressure environment, with limited
resources
Produce high quality meals quickly and efficiently Gold standard in food safety and sanitation.
Managed inventory and budgeting.
Client and Lead generation
Product knowledge
Marketing
Negotiation tactics
Presentation skills
Multitasking
Sanitary Methods
Adaptability
Leadership
Creativity