Matthew Sohlo
Saint Paul,Minnesota
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 20+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Executive Chef
San Pedro Cafe, Pedros Del Este, Barkers Bar
Hudson, Wisconsin
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Executive Chef
Royal Golf CLub
Lake Elmo, MN
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Executive Sous Chef
Prom Catering, Levy
Saint Paul, Minnesota
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.
Executive Chef
San Pedro Cafe
Hudson, WI
03.2000 - 05.2015
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
St. Paul College
St. Paul MN12.1999
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Relationships
- Creative Thinking
- Special Events and Catering
- Production Scheduling
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Supply Estimates
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
Accomplishments
-Ran the hot food for 12,000 people at the Ryder Cup 2016.
-Executive Chef elected to Oversee and menu plan for the team and family tent at the 2017 President's Cup.
-Was Executive Chef in charge of over 30 PGA tour events trough 3 years at prom catering and assisted on over 25 more.
-Was in charge of planning and executing parties for multiple houses at the Masters including a special dinner for the PGA Commissioner.
-Supervised team of over 100 staff members for golf events.
Certification
- Certified Serv-Safe
Timeline
Group Executive Chef
San Pedro Cafe, Pedros Del Este, Barkers Bar
06.2021 - Current
Executive Chef
Royal Golf CLub
06.2018 - 06.2021
Executive Sous Chef
Prom Catering, Levy
05.2015 - 06.2018
Executive Chef
San Pedro Cafe
03.2000 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary
St. Paul College