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My name is James Abbatiello, I am a hard working, well versed, hands on working Culinarian. I have extensive training in special needs diets and allergy needs. I am married (8 years) with a 6 year old son. We are all together in this, my passion, for food. Even when I'm Not working, we are all in the kitchen together. They support my intense lifestyle in the business and they are my everyday drive. I would call my style of cooking bold and beautiful. Colorful and fresh. I've had experience in smoking foods in the Midwest (a restaurant called Hoggy's) as well as high volume NYC restaurant (rosa mexicana) so there is a wide variety of styles I can implement. Please give me a call to chat further. Thank you for your time. James Abbatiello 19 ouray ave luray va 22835. ... [email protected] Experienced professional seeking to fill a culinary position where I can contribute to quality, profitability, and grow with a company in a long term career setting. Key Qualifications ● Diploma in Culinary Arts under Le Cordon Bleu certified technical school. ● Great with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office. Trained on Multiple P.O.S systems. ● F.O.H and B.O.H management training, including bar management experience. ● In depth training in P&L statements and budgeting labor, food cost, and expenditures. ● Writing and costing of menu items and inventory control. ● Sales and marketing experience in corporate and private settings. ● Menu building and analysis. ● Building relationships with vendors and distributors. ● Hands on Working Manager. ● Opening several new locations in different concept ● Acted as salaried consultant in several concepts overseeing design and menu developments. Chef's Assistant/ sous chef/ Executive sous chef Flying Fish Cafe Walt Disney World Boardwalk Resort/Disney's Polynesian resort/ The Grand Floridian resort September 2012- present ● Responsible for assistance in allergies, special requests, and expediting dinner services. ● Was lead line cook and helped with chef's table tasting menus ● Daily use of seasonal, local ingredients. ● Was named Culinary Employee Of The Quarter after 6 months service Oxford Exchange Executive Chef/Creative Consultant September 2011-September 2012 ● Was brought on at concept conception to take part in design of open kitchen. ● Scouted purveyors for all food, smallwares, and equipment. ● Worked with restaurant Chef in creation of menu. ● Headed talent search for all BOH team members. ● All Organic, farm to table menu. Executive Chef Kon Tiki Tampa, FL January 2010-September 2011 ● Creation of dinner and catering menus. ● Utilization of unique and uncommon ingredients on dinner specials. ● Overseeing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering operations. ● Assisting F.O.H in planning of daily specials and events. ● Named one of the top 5 new restaurants of 2010 by Creative ● Loafing magazine. ● Placed 3rd in the Taste of South Tampa. Executive Chef The Syndicate Tampa, Florida March 2007- January 2010 ● Supervised a team of 15 banquet Chefs and up to 25 banquet servers. ● Managed full service restaurant, 3 in house banquet rooms, and all off site catering. ● Several T.V appearances on local news channel providing cooking demonstrations. ● Participated in various local charity events as a guest Chef. Kitchen Manager Romano’s Macaroni Grill Multiple Locations January 2004-March 2007 ● Certified Corporate Trainer and Safety Officer ● Opened 7 brand new locations. (Ie...Mason, OH Tampa, FL Columbus, OH) ● Helped to achieve 3 different Store of the Month awards in Southeast District in sales and profit. ● Approx $4 million in sales annually. Education Culinary Arts Erwin Technical Center Tampa,FL ● Graduated with a 4.0 GPA. ● Concentration in Culinary Arts. ● Le Cordon Bleu Certified June 1999 References Available upon request. To Whom It May Concern: ​I am writing this letter in support of my former employee James Abbatiello. I have had the pleasure of working with James over the past year, and can attest to not only his strong work ethic, but also his natural abilities as a Leader, Culinarian, and Chef. Throughout his tenure he was promoted within our operation and mentored many individuals in both kitchen abilities and the guest experience. With our multiple avenues of service James excelled at cooking and executing personalized events, in addition to managing the entire kitchen staff during peak volume. James was an irreplaceable asset to our organization and I can confidently say that whatever his next endeavor is, he will approach it with the same professional standards and personal drive that he displayed daily at The Flying Fish Café. Please feel free to contact me with any inquiries or needed information concerning James. Sincerely, Chef Tim Majoras 419-508-... [email protected] The Flying Fish Café Walt Disney World Chef Ryan Manning (703)994... Chef Larry Walker (407)427... Chef David Nguyen (850)369... Thank you for reading James Abbatiello 54024476...

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