IN THIS ISSUE
1. Register Now for StarChefs.com's Industry-Only Afterparty at South Beach
2. Top Ten Jobs on the StarChefs.com JobFinder
3. Jobseeker Interview Tip: References Available Upon Request
4. Chef Interview Question and Tip: Andy Husbands of Tremont 647, Rising Star 2006
5. The Secret of Marbled Fondant with Pastry Chef Sue McCown
6. Dessert Wines from France: Liquid Sweethearts
7. StarChefs.com JobFinder: Spring Fever

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1. Register Now for StarChefs.com's Industry-Only Afterparty at South Beach
If you're headed to South Beach later this month, don't miss StarChefs.com's Industry-Only After Party brought to you by Jade Range. When the cooking cools down, the beach heats up! Join us on Friday, February 24th at The Sanctuary Hotel South Beach, with complementary drinks courtesy of Amstel Light, Zyr Vodka and San Pellegrino from11:30pm to 1:30am.

Register for the StarChefs.com afterparty now: http://www.starchefs.com/tickets/rsvp.php

2. Top Ten Jobs on the StarChefs.com JobFinder


Assistant Food and Beverage Director
Dynamic Food and Beverage Professional at Luxury Resort
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
California
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=202384&positionid=

Line Cooks
Work with StarChefs.com's Rising Star Chef Govind Armstrong
Table 8
Florida
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=202406&positionid=

General Manager
Amici Italian Restaurant
Join the Staff of Virginia's Finest Italian Restaurant
Virginia
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=202360&positionid=

Chef de Partie
Upscale French Restaurant Seeks Chef de Partie
La Cachette
California
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=201948&positionid=

Chef de Cuisine
Chef Sought for Destination Lodge in Montana
Bighorn River Resort
Montana
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=202380&positionid=

Culinary Supervisor
If you can take the Heat, Get in the Kitchen!
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
Ohio
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=201761&positionid=

Chef
Great Seasonal Opportunity
Monomoy Theatre
Massachusetts
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=202121&positionid=

Assistant Manager
Café and Smoothie Bar Opening March 1st!
NuKitchen
New York
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=202060&positionid=

Restaurant Manager
Atlanta's Finest Seeking Management Staff
Woodfire Grill
Georgia
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=202080&positionid=

Line Cooks
Immediate Openings for Line cooks in this Virginia Hotspot
Amici Italian Restaurant
Virginia
http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=202527&positionid=

3. Jobseeker Interview Tip: References Available Upon Request
Your resume has been triple spell-checked and your cover letter is polished and professional. But have you given any thought to your references?

Many job seekers will add the phrase "References Available Upon Request" to the bottom of their resumes without considering who their references might be. References serve as a compliment to a cover letter and resume, forming a complete package that "sells" a Job Seeker to a prospective employer. Although many Job Seekers insist that no employer will take the time to check references, it's unwise to leave your next career move to chance.

The people that you choose as professional references should be able (and willing) to speak highly of your accomplishments, skills, work ethic, and experience. Although it may seem obvious to ask your current or former supervisor for a reference, often co-workers or even the manager of a different department could better speak about your assets and abilities. If you serve in the front of the house, the expediter may know more about your dedication to the customer than the floor manager, just as a line cook may benefit from the general manager's recommendation.

Don't worry if you can't squeeze the phrase "references available upon request" into your resume: there's no need to state the obvious, but make sure to be prepared with a list of contacts who are eager to offer stellar recommendations.

4. Chef Interview Question and Tip: Andy Husbands of Tremont 647, Rising Star 2006
Tucked into Boston's South End neighborhood, Tremont 647 features Chef Andy Husband's interpretation of global cuisine. Recipes for restaurant favorites like the chef's signature Truffle Scented-Fontina Stuffed Tater Tots appear in his first cookbook, The Fearless Chef (F + W Publications, 2004).

When interviewing potential kitchen staff, Chef Husbands is certain to ask line cooks "Where will you be in 5 years?" because he likes to see "that they have dreams."

Although at his restaurant, Chef Husbands asserts that "we like to help people accomplish their dreams," he also stresses the importance of self-motivation to young cooks, encouraging them to ask themselves, "If you can't do it now, what makes you think you can do it later?" Even if a line cook's life includes 15 hour days behind the line, as Chef Husbands' once did, he insists that "reading and research" remain the foundation of a successful culinary career.

5. The Secret of Marbled Fondant with Pastry Chef Sue McCown
In the kitchen of Earth & Ocean at Seattle's W Hotel, Pastry Chef Sue McCown creates marbled fondant-wrapped cakes through a deceptively simple process of cutting and layering. Her trick? Chef McCown's formula uses less gelatin than traditional recipes, allowing the fondant remain pliable for an extended amount of time. Armed with a stack of her multi-color, "indestructible" fondant strips, Chef McCown is ready to pull and stretch the covering into a marbled masterpiece.

Whip up Your Own Fondant with Chef McCown's recipe:
http://www.starchefs.com/events/studio/techniques/SMccown/index.shtml

6. Dessert Wines from France: Liquid Sweethearts
Searching for a sophisticated finish for a hearty winter meal? Try the rich, yet clean mandarin notes of a Gewurztraminer. Are you looking for the perfect beverage to complement a dessert, and coffee or espresso just won't cut it? The sophisticated, buttery notes of a golden Sauternes pair well with both fruit and cream-based desserts. And if you can't decide between the chocolate soufflé and the tarte tatin, the sparkling magic of pink Champagne is always a safe bet.

Discover French dessert wines:
http://www.starchefs.com/wine/features/html/valentine06/html/index.shtml

7. StarChefs.com JobFinder: Spring Fever
The snow is melting and while you're dreaming of spring, your friends are dreaming about new jobs. Cure their spring fever with a StarChefs.com JobFinder account. The next time you log in to your JobSeeker Account, select the option to "Refer a Friend" and submit their e-mail address. Their new job in the industry is just a few clicks away!