Chef Resume Samples
The average job receives hundreds of resumes for a single opening—so it’s up to you to grab the reader’s attention from the start! Review our chef resume samples below for suggested phrasing, structure, and content when you apply to an internship or entry-level job. Remember that the examples below are meant as guides only. Your resume needs to reflect your value-add for the specific role to which you’re applying. Use a format that speaks to you, and include your unique academic and professional achievements.
Chef Internship Resume Sample
Carla Raleigh • 100 Home Street • Somewhere, NC 00000
555.555.5555 • Username@Email.com
EDUCATION
Asheville Community College, Asheville, NC
Associate’s, Culinary Arts, Expected 2020
Charleston High School, Charleston, SC
Graduated 2015
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Creative chef with specialty in local food systems and farm-to-table dining.
- Experience in negotiating with suppliers, optimizing budgets, and managing company accounts.
- Adept in marketing, communications, and data gathering and analysis.
INTERNSHIP & RELATED EXPERIENCE
2018-2019, Asheville, NC
Intern, Burns Restaurant
- Created Excel database for administering catering events and monitoring expenditures for food, equipment and staff.
- Secured catering contract for five-star hotel venue that increased restaurant’s annual catering revenue by 15%.
- Updated social media pages and website, driving 7% increase in traffic and 15% decrease in bounce rate.
2016-2018, Asheville, NC
Vice President, Community Agriculture Club, Asheville Community College
- Worked with fellow students to develop an understanding of urban agriculture, foster student gardening skills, and develop a community of interested students.
- Grow local produce and host community dinners and baking nights.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
Ms Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; QuickBooks; social media marketing
Entry-Level Chef Resume Sample
Carla Raleigh • 100 Home Street • Somewhere, NC 00000
555.555.5555 • Username@Email.com
EDUCATION
Asheville Community College, Asheville, NC
Associate’s, Culinary Arts, 2019
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Developed and managed catering services for Glenwood Country Club, increasing the country club’s annual revenue by 35%.
- Accomplished chef with expertise in fine-dining and family-style restaurants.
- Experience in supervising all aspects of restaurant operations, including hiring staff, negotiating with suppliers, and managing company accounts.
PROFESSIONAL & INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
2019-Present, Arden, NC
Sous Chef/Catering Manager, Arden Country Club
- Develop and managed catering services for Arden Country Club, including creating recipes and meal choices, managing staff, and administering budget. Catering services have increased the country club’s revenues by 25%.
- Created Excel database for administering catering events and monitoring expenditures for food, equipment and staff.
- Served as a regional consultant to advise and train managers of company’s other restaurants/catering programs throughout New York and Massachusetts.
2017-2019, Asheville, NC
Intern, Burns Restaurant
- Managed and developed marketing program for restaurant’s catering services.
- Secured catering contracts for five-star hotel venues that increased restaurant’s annual catering revenue by 30%.
- Trained staff in updating social media pages and website.
2016-2018, Asheville, NC
Vice President, Community Agriculture Club, Asheville Community College
- Worked with fellow students to develop an understanding of urban agriculture, foster student gardening skills, and develop a community of interested students.
- Grow local produce and host community dinners and baking nights.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
Ms Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; QuickBooks; social media marketing
