Felipe Matos
Washington,DC
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong focus on team collaboration and delivering exceptional results. Demonstrates expertise in menu development, kitchen management, and high-quality food preparation. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring consistent excellence in fast-paced, changing environments. Known for leadership, creativity, and maintaining high standards in all culinary operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Bar Cana
Washington, DC
04.2026 - Current
- Less than 1 year
Sous Chef
Bar Cana
Washington, DC
02.2025 - 04.2026
- 1 year and 2 months
Line Leader
Cranes Spanish Kaiseki
Washington, DC
04.2023 - 02.2025
- -working as the leader of the saute station, where sides and proteins are prepared both for a la carte and tasting menu.
- 1 year and 10 months
Cook
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
03.2022 - 03.2023
- - Sauté Station, making sides and pastas - Worked at Breakfast for a couple of months
- 1 year
Cook
Oro Restaurant
06.2019 - 11.2021
- - Grill Station
- 2 years and 5 months
Cook
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
08.2015 - 06.2019
- - Sauté Station - Assistant in pastry events
- 3 years and 10 months
Cook
Hotel Ipanema Inn
02.2013 - 07.2015
- - Sauté Station - Breakfast
- 2 years and 5 months
Education
Bachelor Degree - Culinary Arts
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
01-2019
Pastry
Senai Food and Beverage
01-2010
Skills
- Highlighted
- Cross-Functional
- Motivated, Teamwork
- Kitchen operations oversight
- Disciplined
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Strong work ethic
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
English
Timeline
Executive Chef
Bar Cana
04.2026 - Current
Sous Chef
Bar Cana
02.2025 - 04.2026
Line Leader
Cranes Spanish Kaiseki
04.2023 - 02.2025
Cook
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
03.2022 - 03.2023
Cook
Oro Restaurant
06.2019 - 11.2021
Cook
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
08.2015 - 06.2019
Cook
Hotel Ipanema Inn
02.2013 - 07.2015
Pastry
Senai Food and Beverage
Bachelor Degree - Culinary Arts
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro