Matthew Lepore
Collegeville,PA
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. Two-year background in high-end restaurant industry. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Landis Creek Golf Club
02.2021 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Barback and Food Runner
Landis Creek Golf Club
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation and serving areas.
Assistant Manager
Vector Marketing Company, CUTCO
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Increased sales by 10% through Specials Menus.
Assistant Group Supervisor
Spring-Valley YMCA
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided positive reinforcement for good behavior and gently disciplined when appropriate.
- Worked with Students from K-7th grade in Spring-Ford Area School District and Perkiomen Valley School District.
- Monitor Children and make sure that their school curriculum was being attended to and success was insured.
- Worked with Department of Human Services (DHS) and Keystone Stars on a regular basis to ensure child safety
- Diffused tense situations using strong negotiation and positive communication skills.
- Monitored activities and lessons during supervisor's absence.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
Education
No Degree - Secondary Education
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PAHigh School Diploma -
Spring-Ford Senior High School 9-12 Ctr
Royersford, PA06.2018
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Staff Management
- Operations Support
- Staff Motivation
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training
- Sales
- Heavy Lifting
- Compliance
- Culinary Trends Monitoring
Timeline
Sous Chef
Landis Creek Golf Club
02.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Vector Marketing Company, CUTCO
04.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Group Supervisor
Spring-Valley YMCA
08.2018 - 03.2020
Barback and Food Runner
Landis Creek Golf Club
06.2017 - 11.2020
No Degree - Secondary Education
Montgomery County Community College
High School Diploma -
Spring-Ford Senior High School 9-12 Ctr