Matthew Kennedy
Carbondale,CO
Summary
Innovative Executive Sous Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses specialized skills in menu development, kitchen team leadership, and inventory management. Excels in time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and superior dining experiences.
Overview
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Language
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years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Cloud 9
Aspen, Colorado
11.2023 - Current
Oversaw daily operations and staff management for restaurant, delivering high-end specials and fine dining service across both seatings.
- Managed kitchen operations at Cloud 9 during daily service
- Coordinated line cooks and prep staff across Cloud 9 shifts
- Enforced food safety and sanitation standards throughout Cloud 9 kitchen
Chef
Self employed
Redstone, CO
04.2016 - Current
- Planned seasonal menus based on client preferences and ingredient availability.
- Prepared menu items for self-employed catering and private dining services.
- Purchased fresh ingredients from local suppliers for self-employed kitchen operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Bussiness Management
University of Pittsburgh At Bradford
Bradford, PA 09.1998 - 06.2002
Horseheads High School
Horseheads, NYSkills
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Food costing
- Ingredient sourcing
- Inventory control
- Fine dining plating
- Cooking equipment proficiency
- Meal preparation
- Dietary customization
- Event catering
- Wine pairing
- Recipe development
- Culinary expertise
- International cuisine
- Staff supervision
- Vendor relations
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Client communication
- Professional discretion
- Passion for culinary arts
- Food presentation
- Food presentation
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Local places i have worked
-Cloud 9- Executive Sous Chef
-Sysergy- Catering VIP chef for events and Sous Chef at both locations in Aspen before closing
-D19- Sous Chef
-Caribou club- Catering Chef help
-Field to Fork Catering- Sous Chef
- Bravo Fine Catering- Catering Chef
Chef information
I am a local Chef in the Roaring fork valley for 20 years able to provide Chef and Catering services for small intimate private parties up to large events and gatherings.
I am well versed in world cuisines and focus on cooking healthy and delicious meals using locally sourced produce and meats when possible.
I have extensive experience in fine dining and event execution and all aspects of a stress free environment and experience.
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Cloud 9
11.2023 - Current
Chef
Self employed
04.2016 - Current
Associate of Arts - Bussiness Management
University of Pittsburgh At Bradford
09.1998 - 06.2002
Horseheads High School