Matthew Duman
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Young and driven chef, who has excelled in the hospitality industry, looking to make a change in career paths. Reliable member of the team with years of experience at the manager level. Fine attention to detail, organizational skills, and comfort in high stress, fast pace environments. Knowledge in budgeting and expense reporting, PNL and COGS analysis. Interpersonal skills with an emphasis in quality communication. Striving to be the next big asset to your company.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Doughboy Restaurant Group
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of invoices before processing payments. Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
Head Chef
Elmhurst Brewing Co.
Elmhurst, IL
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Curating seasonal menu changes and menu re-design
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- P&L, COGS, Labor/Scheduling, Training & Team Development
- In-depth POS system knowledge
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Labor cost management
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
- Creation and implementation of new cooking and cleaning SOPs
- Social media marketing
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Scheduling / Interviewing / Hiring new staff
- Contract negotiation with food purveyors and linen suppliers.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Sous Chef/Line Cook
Riverside Receptions and Conference Center
Geneva, IL
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Experience in service for multiple large events of 200+ guests simultaneously
- Attention to detail, consistency, and cleanliness.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
Assistant
American Real Estate Development
Woodridge, IL
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for staff members.
- Assisted real estate agents with scheduling appointments, conducting market research and preparing sales documents.
- Coordinated open houses and showings for potential buyers and sellers.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and assisted them in completing paperwork necessary for their real estate transactions.
- Provided administrative support to real estate agents by organizing paperwork, answering phones, responding to emails and managing calendars.
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) in Communications -
College of DuPage
04.2021
High school diploma -
Downers Grove south high school
05.2016
Skills
- Communication skills
- Working under pressure
- Timing and foresight
- Leadership
- Team management
- Inventory control
- Menu planning
- Purchasing
- Cost Control
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Food Safety Regulations
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Food Safety License
- Driver's License
Additional Information
Looking to transfer into a new industry. Determined and hard working. Very coachable and receptive to new concepts.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Intermediate
Timeline
Sous Chef
Doughboy Restaurant Group
01.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Elmhurst Brewing Co.
01.2023 - 12.2023
Sous Chef/Line Cook
Riverside Receptions and Conference Center
04.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant
American Real Estate Development
03.2019 - 03.2021
Associate in Arts (AA) in Communications -
College of DuPage
High school diploma -
Downers Grove south high school
- ServSafe Manager Food Safety License
- Driver's License
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