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Matthew DeShane

Akron,OH

Summary

Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in front and back of house operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

BigShots Golf
07.2022 - Current
  • Completed weekly schedules for staff of 25+ employees, establishing a strong culinary team and never hindering daily operations.
  • Oversaw cost of goods for back of house, covering more than 9 months of purchasing, waste, and inventories.
  • Performed daily duties such as opening and closing the venue, money handling, coding invoices, food/beverage, facility and retail orders, coaching staff, IT support, predicting sales and labor trends.
  • Navigated through three venue openings, traveling to different states gaining additional training and knowledge. Conducted over 200+ interviews for all departments in sight of Akron, OH launch date.
  • Created performance plans for front of house management and kitchen supervisors. Implemented hourly 1:1's, full department meetings, weekly corporate contact ensuring standards are upheld.
  • Dedicated shifts to fabricating a diverse, unexpected culture through staff engagement.

Team Lead

Top Golf
06.2020 - 07.2022

Ace Trainer

  • Implemented all guidelines, teaching classes in company culture, safety and technology. Leading shadow shifts and hiring events.

Team Lead

  • Created constant flow for associates and guest with presence and knowledge of all situations. Full venue knowledge of each department.
  • Directed contact with home office organizing and overseeing Top Golf leagues. Contacting over 400 guests and directing a 25 person staff weekly.
  • Scheduled 40+ associates as a weekly duty, crafting schedules that never comprise business and created moral value through work life balance.

Head Server

Swensons Drive-Ins
08.2015 - 12.2019
  • Selected to travel across the state to assist and lead when opening a new store location to maintain current company standards.
  • Extreme competence in fast paced, unique and novelty style of service with over 4 years of experience.

Education

No Degree - Business Management And Nutritional Wellness

University of Akron
Akron, OH

Skills

  • Understanding and experience in operating a business open to close
  • Integrity
  • Frequent communication with management, staff and guests
  • Ability to lead and make in the moment decisions
  • Well versed in the hospitality work environment specific to the game of golf

Certification

  • Ohio Department of Health's Food and Alcohol Manager Protection Certification, BigShots Golf - 2022-Present

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

BigShots Golf
07.2022 - Current

Team Lead

Top Golf
06.2020 - 07.2022

Head Server

Swensons Drive-Ins
08.2015 - 12.2019

No Degree - Business Management And Nutritional Wellness

University of Akron
Matthew DeShane