Super Chef

1603 Shasta Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Russ R. Bernal 49erfamily@q.com cell: 719-235-7897 home: 719-632-1005 Please accept the attached resume as application for a Sous Chef or Executive Chef position with your organization. I am also attaching a letter of recommendation from Centerplate. My career has been centered in the restaurant and hospitality industry. My original culinary training originated when I was young working in my aunts restaurant. Then I moved forward with the realization that cooking is my true passion. After this I moved forward with more in depth training; which covered many areas, such as food and beverage, banquets, Sous Chef, as well as Executive Chef. The result is that I know first hand what to expect and what can go wrong; there are no surprises and no excuses. After realizing that being a Chef was really my heart’s desire, I attended an accelerated 2 year program at Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona. The courses covered every aspect of the restaurant business. In particular, I obtained an excellent understanding of the operations in a restaurant, financial responsibilities, and creating a team-oriented staff. I pride myself on always seeking ways to improve my staff, the kitchen, and myself. In the Executive Chef position at El Padrino, I worked with the owner to create something beautiful out of a dirt floor and four walls. It is easy to design a kitchen that has all the bells and whistles when there is no concern about the size of the kitchen. In a restaurant, however, every square foot used in the kitchen is one less square foot available for paying diners. The owner and I collaborated on successfully creating an effective, smooth flowing kitchen that could produce the most meals in the least amount of space. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss further how my extensive background and creativity would benefit your organization. Please call me to set a time at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Russ R. Bernal

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Colorado Springs, CO