Experienced Pitmaster looking for a job

[Mr Beard]

My name is John Beard, I am a Chef of many years experience of restaurants and events and am in love with food, learning, teaching and feeding. I spend a few times a year heading off to different countries in order to learn from the locals in a home environment to truly understand the traditions of said countries. Now about 6 months ago I relocated to Newcastle and left everything important to me back in Leeds for a company that were unfortunately (unbeknownst to me) failing and like so many others was made redundant. As a result I am now in a super sticky spot in a part of the Country where I do not know anybody and have no job to feed my passion. What I loved most about my previous roles was the amount of knowledge I got to impart upon people and turning people around to truly love food and be excited to learn, cook and eat.
So after hearing the wonderful news of my redundancy I am writing this email. The purpose of it? I want to work with someone......anywhere!! By that I mean I want to help improve the knowledge of everyday people. I have far too much passion for it to go to waste and the knowledge I have gained so far could help so many people!


I have an extensive knowledge of authentic American smokehouse BBQ through my years of working, travelling and competing in America and the UK.


Below is a link to my online portfolio, blog and You Tube channel. All I ask is that you look at it and consider me for any appropriate (or inappropriate!) role you see me fit for.....I love to travel, learn and be constantly challenged mentally and physically so throw anything at me!


I have ZERO commitments as of now and would happily consider relocating if the terms were right.

http://jbeard4.wixsite.com/johnbeard
http://jbeard4.wixsite.com/jbfoodnetwork
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrSBMBIhoeBgy0d-Fe_PlOw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrSBMBIhoeBgy0d-Fe_PlOw)




Many Thanks!

[Ron_L]

Good luck in your search!

[Mr Beard]

Thanking you kindly good Sir!
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10501883_10152516874324627_9221479703524956145_n.j pg?oh=5ae97c889ead411cb30b6731a19afa2f&oe=593C68C6

[Titch]

Good luck mate, deserves a bump.
Love your passion

[Mr Beard]

Thanks a lot buddy, I was actually even looking as far as Australia as they are crying out for Chefs at the moment. Still nothing though!

[The Meeper]

Good luck Mr B - life's a journey and foods a bait. Growing American BBQ scene down here and you if want a go, have a lash at it and you may find a little slice to sit in !!

[Mr Beard]

Well this is it. I feel I could contribute so so much to the scene in OZ, I really do! Problem is I need to find someone to sponsor me there in order to do it otherwise I would be there in a heartbeat!

[bigdog10]

Good luck on your search and thank you for my Sunday cook. I'm going to try that mac and cheese stuffed meatloaf. looks delicious...

[Mr Beard]

Not a problem bigdog10! - I'd love to see a picture when its done though!

[bigdog10]

No problem...

[JS-TX]

Good luck with your search! Have you tried making a facebook video? Share it out and let the word spread.

[Mr Beard]

You know, that's actually not a bad idea at all JS-TX. I can post it on my YouTube channel. Cheers for the great idea!

[Titch]

Well this is it. I feel I could contribute so so much to the scene in OZ, I really do! Problem is I need to find someone to sponsor me there in order to do it otherwise I would be there in a heartbeat!

My Ancestors stole a loaf of bread and got a free trip.:thumb:

[Mr Beard]

A man did send himself in a box as cargo to Australia once.......

[bwram1]

PM sent Brother.

[bigdog10]

Thanks John not as pretty as yours but it was delicious just the same. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=139456&stc=1&d=1487683855

[Mr Beard]

I dunno pal, that's looking pretty damn sexy to me!!!

[Mr Beard]

BWRM1 Thanks buddy I'll try and get hold of this guy right away, fingers crossed!!!

[bigdog10]

Good luck John..

[bwram1]

Best of luck John!!!

[Happy Hapgood]

Best of Luck! Check down New Orleans, Louisiana way as they are always looking for good talent.

[Mr Beard]

No dice so far :(

[bwram1]

No dice so far :(

Sorry to hear...Assuming you and Alex Hargrove couldn't work something out? Wishing you all the best Brother!

[mchar69]

I laughed out loud at this heading in your blog -Make brussels sprouts great again!

I wish you the very best!





(http://jbeard4.wixsite.com/jbfoodnetwork/single-post/2016/08/28/Make-brussels-sprouts-great-again)

[Mr Beard]

bwram1 yeah I have not heard anything back so it seems unlikely. Back to the drawing board! mchar69 ha glad you liked it and thanks for checking out my blog!

[B-More BBQ Junkie]

Not sure if you have the capital or inclination, but have you considered a food truck or bbq stand?

[Mr Beard]

B-More BBQ Junkie - I would LOVE to have my own place or truck but the capital would be an issue. I feel completely at home and like I belong in the States, that's exactly where I would love to be!

[Mr Beard]

Don't suppose we have anybody from Texas kicking about on here?

[SmittyJonz]

Cruise Ships. Resorts in Mexico, Caribbean. Personal Chef for a Rock Star.

I would like to be Jennifer Anniston's Chef, Masseuse, person who checks her for ticks etc.... :heh:

[Gore]

Cruise Ships. Resorts in Mexico, Caribbean. Personal Chef for a Rock Star.

I would like to be Jennifer Anniston's Chef, Masseuse, person who checks her for ticks etc.... :heh:

Have a friend who had a college "job" working at a Colorado ranch of one of these hot-babe movie stars. Job does not really describe it. They were expected to do all the yardwork, take care of all the animals, pool etc. They had a shack out back to live in and were provided with absolutely nothing other than a place to sleep, toilet and water. They had a plot of land to grow their own food on and they could milk the cows and get eggs from the chickens -- no, they were not even provided with food. For extra money, they'd sell eggs and produce in town. After a few weeks, my friend quit and went back to college but he stayed in touch with his friend who was still living there a couple years later. Every once in a while the owner would tell him what a great job he was doing, but he never got to cook for her, massage her shoulders or check her for ticks.

[mchar69]

On the other hand, I know a guy who is the personal chef of the grand daughter of the Washington Post family and he shops, waltzes in at 1 or 2, cooks for the family and leaves by 6 - gets paid very well - doesn't even travel to the Hamptons or Aspen with them - she's got others to do that for her.
He used to be a chef at a popular restaurant (Black's in Bethesda) and said 'screw that, this is way easier'.