Martin Luther
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented and strategic Product Cost Analyst with 17 years of experience in the restaurant industry, combining deep analytical expertise with hands-on culinary knowledge, and operational management. Proven track record of optimizing food costs, streamlining inventory systems, and supporting menu engineering through precise data analysis, and recipe development. Seeking to leverage this unique blend of financial insight and culinary innovation to drive profitability and operational excellence in a dynamic food-service organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Cost Analyst
Method Co.
Philadelphia, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the development of inventory control systems to improve accuracy in costing estimates
- Developed procedures to streamline internal processes related to cost tracking and reporting.
- Prepared reports that highlighted variances between actual and expected costs.
Executive Chef/Procurement Cost Analyst
Schulson Collective
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met
- Built and maintained strong vendor relationships to improve efficiency and support business growth
- Accurately calculated plate costs and presented findings to the CEO to inform strategic menu pricing
- Ensured inventory accuracy across multiple restaurant concepts through detailed analysis and reconciliation
- Developed and managed a dry-aging program to elevate product quality
Kitchen Manager
Il Posto
Denver, CO
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with chefs to create innovative recipes that utilized fresh ingredients from local suppliers.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Junior Sous Chef
Pinstripes
Overland Park, KS
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervised all kitchen cleaning and closing procedures to maintain health and safety standards
- Led and trained a 25-member team in food preparation, ensuring consistency and quality across operations
- Utilized Compeat Advantage to manage invoices and control budgets
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05-2022
Skills
- Cost analysis
- Inventory management
- Data interpretation
- Vendor management
- Process improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Product Cost Analyst
Method Co.
10.2024 - Current
Executive Chef/Procurement Cost Analyst
Schulson Collective
05.2022 - 09.2024
Kitchen Manager
Il Posto
02.2019 - 04.2021
Junior Sous Chef
Pinstripes
10.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Colorado Denver
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