Chef / Kitchen Manager / General Manager

James Cole Jr. *** Robinson Drive

McDonough GA *0252

Cell 404-***-****

*********@*****.***

Experience

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Firehouse Subs General Manager Lovejoy, GA

November 2008 – Present

Responsibilities consisted of; ensuring efficient food line operation and order delivery: inventory control and purchasing, control of labor and operating costs; workforce scheduling, payroll, bank deposits; facilities maintenance and cleanliness.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Prep Chef Jacksonville, FL

June 2006 - March 2008

Responsible for food preparation, quality control of all goods received, Inventories, Knowledge of recipes, culinary skills, and assisted with training new employees.

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille Kitchen Manager \ Chef Jacksonville, FL

February 2004 - October 2005

Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, and work-shift operations in support of team achievement. Ensuring efficient food line operation and order delivery, inventory control, and purchasing: control of labor and operating costs: workforce scheduling, facilities maintenance and cleanliness: provide assistance to the G.M. as required.

CiCi's Pizza General Manager Jacksonville, FL

July 1997 - June 2000 - March 2002 - February 2004 Dallas/ Fort Worth, TX

Responsible for attaining a high percentage of guest satisfaction through quality, service and cleanliness. Duties consisted of: monitoring\manipulation of all factors affecting labor and operating costs: preparation of sales projections with weekly and monthly goals: purchasing and inventory control: payroll administration and preparation of bank deposits: Collateral duty; Indoctrination and training of new employees.

Razzoo's Cajun Cafe' Kitchen Manager - Sous Chef Fort Worth, TX

June 1994 - March 2002

Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, Sous Chef, Knowledge of all recipes, constant quality control, trainer(also new store trainer)order expeditor, liquor and food inventory control: retail, labor cost and budget management, work force scheduling, facilities maintenance and cleanliness: new employee indoctrination and training. Often chosen to participate in logistical decision-making and training evolutions associated with new store openings.

Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse Kitchen Manager Arlington, TX

June 2000 - July 2001

Responsibilities consisted of; ensuring efficient food line operation and order delivery: inventory control and purchasing, control of labor and operating costs; workforce scheduling, payroll, bank deposits; facilities maintenance and cleanliness; Provide assistance to the G.M. whenever needed. Guest relations.

Education

Ed White Sr. High

June 1987 High School Jacksonville, FL Diploma

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