1. 10/27/2016
Dear HiringManager:
I was interestedtosee yourjobpostingonyourcareer website andwouldlike tolearnmore aboutthis
opportunity.
I am currentlya KitchenManagerwithextensive experience inthe RestaurantandHospitalityIndustry.
For the last nine plusyearsIhave had the priviledge of workingforThe Cheesecake Factory;bringing
growth,leadership,quality,andagreat atmosphere toanamazingconcept.AlongwithCheesecake I
have an additional six yearsyearsof experience inservice,foodandbeverage,managementof staff,
product,inventory,schedulesandhiringresponsibilities.Ifeel thatmyleadership,beingadaptable,
personalityskills,andmanagementstyle wouldbe anassetto thisCompany.Withthe skillsIhave
amassedovermyCareer,I feel Ican put myself inanyrole tohelpto continue the quality,growthand
successof your business.
Thank youfor yourtime and considerationandIhope to have the opportunitytodiscussthisopening
withyouin person.
Sincerely
RonaldF Joakimson
775-225-2568
joakimsoliii@gmail.com

2. Ronald F Joakimson
joakimsoliii@gmail.com
(775)225-2568(home)
(775)225-2568(mobile)
Sparks, NV
Summary
I'm looking for a new opportunity with a fresh, successful and growing concept. With the 11 years’
experience I have personally gained over the course of my career in the Restaurant Industry, I will be a
big asset to further this company's ideas and success.
Experience
Kitchen Manager/Linecook/Server
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
January 2007 – Present (9 years 6 months) • Reno, NV
Kitchen Manager at multiple locations throughout the Bay Area to support and establish new locations.
Able to maintain professionalism, courtesy, calm and leadership in a high end, fast paced restaurant.
Kitchen Manager with sales volumes ranging from six million-twelve million.
Skills: Cognos Scheduler, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Portal, Food Service, Corporate Training
Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Yardhouse, Darden Inc.
June 2015-June 2016 (1 year)
Kitchen Manager for Downtown Denver and Santana Row locations with annual sales of about twelve
million, weekly sales of two hundred fifty thousand. Reestablished a vibrant and successful culture back
into the restaurant while also bringing a new set of eyes and strong leadership into under staffed kitchen.
Skills: Hotschedules, Dash, Krowd, MBM, PNL,
Server/Bartender
TGI Friday's, Inc.
January 2005 - December 2006 (2 years 4 months) • Cupertino, California
Server at a high paced Restaurant.
Server and Lead Trainer.
Skills: Bartender, Server trainer, food safety and knowledge
Aviation Boatswains Mate
United States Navy
May 2000 - December 2004 (4 years ) • Yokosuka, Japan
Launch and Recovery of Aircraft
Served in the US Navy for four years in the Air Department aboard the USS Kitty Hawk.
Skills: Arresting Gear Operator
Education
De Anza College
Some College Coursework Completed
Business and Managerial Economics, History
Certifications

3. Food Safety Certification
ServSafe, August 2011
Nevada Food Safety Card
July,2106
Professional Memberships/Awards
• Honored with Kitchen Manager of the Quarter, 2014
• Quality of Operations Award, 2013, 2014
Interests
• Recreational Activities: Mountain Biking, Water Sports, Outdoors
• Cooking, prepairing meals for family and friends
• Sports Memorabilia Collector, Avid Baseball Fan
Skills
• Communication Skills (Intermediate)
• Attention to Detail (Expert)
• Personal and Professional Training and Development (Intermediate)
• Customer Service - Face-to-Face Support (Expert)
• Cognos (Reporting Software) (Intermediate)
• Inventory (Expert)
• Operations Management (Expert)
• Proficient in food preparation and cooking (Intermediate)
• Hotschedules
• Quality Assurance (Expert)
Languages
• English (Fluent)
• Spanish (Intermediate)
References
DJ Alonso
Executive Chef, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
(925)408-2397
Professional
Joe Feree
Restaurant Manager, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
(408)771-1600
Professional
James Westbrook
General Manager, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
(408)483-1573
Personal