Matthew McCauley
Palmerton,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
PJW Restaurant Group
Lehighton, PA
06.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily business operations, overseeing budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
Mover/Packer
Caring Transitions
Lake Harmony, PA
06.2013 - Current
Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Broadway grille and pub
Jim Thorpe, PA
07.2019 - 09.2021
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Broadway Grille and Pub
Jim Thorpe, PA
07.2018 - 05.2021
Line Cook
Stone Row Eatery and Pub
Jim Thorpe, PA
02.2017 - 10.2018
Caregiver
Caregivers America
Lehighton, PA
07.2016 - 07.2017
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Terra cottage
Lake Harmony, PA
05.2013 - 06.2015
Food Runner/Expo
P.J. Whelihan's Pub
Lehighton, PA
11.2011 - 02.2012
Cashier
Anne Rau
Jim Thorpe, PA
07.2010 - 07.2011
Education
High school diploma -
Jim Thorpe Area High School
06.2010
Skills
- ServSafe Certification
- Recruitment
- P&L Management
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Management
- Attention to Detail
- Goal Setting
- Staff Training and Development
- Cross-functional team management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Quality Control
- Customer Relationship Management
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliable and Responsible
Personal Information
- Title: Kitchen Manager- PJ Whelihans
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
PJW Restaurant Group
06.2021 - Current
Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Broadway grille and pub
07.2019 - 09.2021
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Broadway Grille and Pub
07.2018 - 05.2021
Line Cook
Stone Row Eatery and Pub
02.2017 - 10.2018
Caregiver
Caregivers America
07.2016 - 07.2017
Mover/Packer
Caring Transitions
06.2013 - Current
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Terra cottage
05.2013 - 06.2015
Food Runner/Expo
P.J. Whelihan's Pub
11.2011 - 02.2012
Cashier
Anne Rau
07.2010 - 07.2011
High school diploma -
Jim Thorpe Area High School
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