Richard M. McCloud has over 10 years of experience as a sushi chef, grill cook, and culinary trainer. He currently serves as the Head Sushi Chef and Store Manager at Genji Sushi in Tallahassee, Florida, where he is responsible for supervising employees, managing inventory, and conducting weekly meetings. Prior to his current role, McCloud held cooking positions at several restaurants in Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. He has multiple food safety and management certifications.

1. 128 Whetherbine Way, Tallahassee, FL, 32301 cell: (954)325-9766 work: (571)331-1980 mccloudrichard@yahoo.com or
r.mccloud@genjiweb.com
Richard M. McCloud
Work Experience
Sept. 2013 - Current Genji Sushi Tallahassee, FL
Head Sushi Chef/ Store Manager
• Supervision responsibilities include: continuous training,managing,scheduling employees,
controlling daily and weekly labor,and managing weekly and monthly profit-loss.
• In charge of handling monthly and yearend inventory duties.
• Organized eventssuch as,sushiclassand sushidemos, and conducted them during the functions.
• Responsible for controlling and managing cost of goods sold aswellas scheduling weekly product
truck orders(GHG Logistics,Fresh Point,FedEx,etc).
• Conduct weekly meetings with the Whole FoodsMarket management team.
• Manager ServSafe Certified.
• In charge of interviewing, hiring and training of allnew team members and disciplining of team
members.
Jul. 2013 – Sept. 2013 Shula’s 347 Grill Tallahassee, FL
Grill Cook
• Set the pace of the kitchen by working asa solid unit with the expeditor.
• Prepared meals up to correct temperature with high quality and presentation.
• Worked with the executive chefto successfully prepare and presentthe nightly menu.
Jun. 2013 – Sept. 2013 Country Boy’s Oyster Bar & Pub Quincy, FL
Grill Cook
• Worked as a team to prepare productsthathad been ordered by customers in a timely and accurate
manner.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environmentat alltimes.
Jun. 2007 – Oct 2012 Olive Garden Clarksville, TN
Culinary A ssistant & Service Trainer
• Collaborated in a team-oriented,high volume,fast- paced,guest-centric environment to deliver the
company’s purpose of Hostpitaliono and passion for 100% guestdelight.
• Facilitated as an extension to the managersin achieving the company’score values.Assisted
management in opening and closing shifts.Also assisted managementwith labor hours and paper
work (MBM truck orders,Temp. logs, Inventory,Training, etc.)
• Trained allhosting staff members, food prep members, and line cooks.
• Supervised as the sauté cook trainer forthe opening of the new Olive Garden in Bowling Green,
Kentucky and Valdosta,Georgia.

2. Dec. 2010- Feb. 2011 Cracker Barrel Tallahassee, FL
Grill Cook
• Prepared allmeals ordered by customersaccurately and in a timely manner.
• Tended to allof the guest’s needsand responded warmly to allcustomer complaints and comments.
• Coordinated with othersto reach a common goalto ensure the successof the company.
Skills/ Certifications
• Certified by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association in Safe Staff until August of 2016.
• Certified by the National Restaurant Association in Manager ServSafe until June 2019.
• Certified Trainer of sushi chefs for Genji Sushi.
References
Tun Kyaw- District Manager of North Florida at Genji Sushi t.kyaw@genjiweb.com 407/780-0772
Shane Williams- Kitchen Manager at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Tallahassee, FL
williamsshane@gmail.com 954/812-6695
Jose Ferrer – Culinary Manager at Olive Garden and owner of Foodz Traveler Food Truck
jfer2153@yahoo.com 850/545-0047
Elizabeth Duncan – Manager at Benihana in Miramar, Florida ebeth733@bellsouth.net 786/457-7020