Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Eli Matthews

Lexington ,KY

Summary

Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and collective skills to a restaurant role. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health code requirements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Intern

Big Ass Fans
Lexington , KY
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Evaluated digital presence by product, service or brand to help define digital strategies.
  • Created advertisements for multiple platforms in collaboration with the department.
  • Attended meetings and worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to brainstorm new ideas.

Training and Operations Assistant

Double Kwik
Whitesburg, KY
04.2018 - 08.2022
  • Participated in team meetings to provide feedback on operational issues and solutions.
  • Worked closely with other departments such as sales, marketing, finance, to ensure smooth operations.
  • Developed Recipes to reach the desired food cost percentage and flavor profile.
  • Assisted in developing training procedures and future development.

Server

Pine Mountain Grill
Whitesburg, KY
05.2012 - 08.2017
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.

Education

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
09-2025

Bachelor of Science -

Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY
07-2023

GED -

Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg, KY
03-2019

Skills

  • Notetaking
  • Data Collection
  • Business Correspondence
  • Data, Competitive, and Market Analysis
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Order Management
  • Guest Engagement
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Performance Optimization
  • Effective Customer Upselling
  • Feedback Analysis
  • Evaluating Training Methods

Certification

  • Managers Food Handlers certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Marketing Intern

Big Ass Fans
09.2022 - 10.2024

Training and Operations Assistant

Double Kwik
04.2018 - 08.2022

Server

Pine Mountain Grill
05.2012 - 08.2017

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Sullivan University

Bachelor of Science -

Georgetown College

GED -

Letcher County Central High School
Eli Matthews