Matthew
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 15 years of restaurant/hospitality experience. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
The Hope House
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Crafted unique dishes that significantly increased brand reputation and client base.
- Developed new recipe and techniques to enhance high expectation dining experience.
Personal Chef
Private Residence
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
- Designed and tailored menu items for home-based dining experiences.
Executive Training Program
Bloomingdale's
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets
- Surpassed sales targets via effective product promotion and team collaboration.
- Worked across departments to synchronize training initiatives with company objectives.
Executive Chef
Benedict's Catering And Events
02.2014 - 11.2017
- Developed and cooked exciting, memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment and bolstered restaurant revenues
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews
Executive Chef
Vivid Lifestyle
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills, teamwork, and overall productivity.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Corporate Chef
Davanti Enoteca
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Directed processes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Ensured delivery timings were in line with budgetary and food cost requirements.
- Created work schedules and assigned duties.
Event Sous Chef
M Culinary Concepts
10.2008 - 03.2010
- Executed private catering services that enhanced celebratory events.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZScottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Employee training and development
- Event management
- Inventory control
- Menu planning
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Vendor relations
Timeline
Executive Chef
The Hope House
08.2023 - 05.2025
Personal Chef
Private Residence
01.2020 - 07.2023
Executive Training Program
Bloomingdale's
11.2017 - 12.2019
Executive Chef
Benedict's Catering And Events
02.2014 - 11.2017
Executive Chef
Vivid Lifestyle
01.2012 - 02.2014
Corporate Chef
Davanti Enoteca
04.2010 - 01.2012
Event Sous Chef
M Culinary Concepts
10.2008 - 03.2010
Arizona State University
Scottsdale Culinary Institute