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Alejandra Barajas

Santa Clara

Summary

I am writing to express my interest in the Café Manager position at your esteemed organization. With over 20 years of executive chef, and Restaurant General Management experience, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your team and help drive success. Throughout my career, I have successfully led high-performing teams, managed food costing, inventory control, and budgeting to ensure profitability, and collaborated with vendors & suppliers to source the freshest and highest quality ingredients. I have also mentored and trained junior chefs and kitchen staff to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. I am passionate about the culinary industry and committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences to customers. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am adept at problem-solving and decision-making under pressure. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my unique skills and expertise to your organization and contribute to its continued success. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how my experience and skills align with the needs of your team.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager

Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Milpitas
02.2017 - Current
  • Directed daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant service and guest satisfaction.
  • Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build strong teams.
  • Oversaw inventory management and procurement for optimal stock levels and cost control.

Culinary Manager

Real Mex RestaurantsInc
San Leandro
05.2001 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw kitchen operations for multiple restaurants within the organization.
  • Developed and implemented menu strategies aligning with brand standards.
  • Managed inventory control and vendor relationships for food supplies.

Education

Culinary Arts
Redwood City, CA

Cover Letter

Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Café Manager position at your esteemed organization. With over 20 years of executive chef, and Restaurant General Management experience, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your team and help drive success. Throughout my career, I have successfully led high-performing teams, managed food costing, inventory control, and budgeting to ensure profitability, and collaborated with vendors & suppliers to source the freshest and highest quality ingredients. I have also mentored and trained junior chefs and kitchen staff to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. I am passionate about the culinary industry and committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences to customers. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am adept at problem-solving and decision-making under pressure. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my unique skills and expertise to your organization and contribute to its continued success. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how my experience and skills align with the needs of your team., Sincerely,, Alejandra Barajas

Timeline

General Manager

Romano’s Macaroni Grill
02.2017 - Current

Culinary Manager

Real Mex RestaurantsInc
05.2001 - 01.2017

Culinary Arts
Alejandra Barajas