Matthew O'Hara
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with a strong background in kitchen management and staff training. Known for fostering teamwork and maintaining high food quality standards, resulting in positive dining experiences and compliance with health regulations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
Syracuse, NY
11.2016 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Trained cooks on cooking techniques, improving team skill levels and workflow efficiency.
- Led daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation across all franchises.
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock management practices.
- Collaborated with management to create seasonal promotions, driving increased sales and customer engagement.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
Kitchen Manager
Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub
Syracuse, NY
02.2003 - 11.2016
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented menu items, enhancing overall dining experience, including Catering Menu and Off-Site Catering Menu.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, promoting skill development among team members.
- Monitored food quality and presentation standards, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Managed inventory controls, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2003
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05-2000
Skills
- Team leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Allergen awareness
- Safety management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff training
- Employee scheduling
- Kitchen management
- Ordering and requisitions
Accomplishments
- Reduced labor expenses by restructuring schedules and workflows.
Certification
- Super Safe Mark Certificate
- Culinary Management Trainee Graduate (2018-2020)
Timeline
Sous Chef
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
11.2016 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub
02.2003 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
SUNY Oswego
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Onondaga Community College