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Chris Matthes

St Louis,MO

Summary

Adept Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Felix’s Pizza Pub, enhancing kitchen operations through effective staff management and workflow planning. Excelled in maintaining stringent food safety standards and reducing costs, while fostering a collaborative team environment. Skilled in budgeting and safe food handling, consistently delivering high-quality dining experiences.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Felix’s Pizza Pub
07.2014 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.

Owner/Operator

City Donuts
03.2018 - 03.2023

Operated Food truck at many large fairs and festivals

Kitchen Manager

City Park Grill
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Kitchen Manager

PI Pizzeria
09.2011 - 03.2014
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Cook

Cunnettos
06.2000 - 02.2011
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Education

GED -

GED

Skills

Motivational style

Budgeting

Cost controls

Workflow planning

Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Food preparation and safety

Food plating and presentation

Staff Management

Scheduling

Safe food handling

Timeline

Owner/Operator

City Donuts
03.2018 - 03.2023

Kitchen Manager

City Park Grill
09.2016 - 09.2018

Kitchen Manager

Felix’s Pizza Pub
07.2014 - Current

Kitchen Manager

PI Pizzeria
09.2011 - 03.2014

Cook

Cunnettos
06.2000 - 02.2011

GED -

GED
Chris Matthes