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Matthew Owens

Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef/Owner

PGH Taco Boys
Oakmont, Pennsylvania
07.2020 - 04.2024
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Created promotions and special events to attract customers and boost sales.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Chef

Driftwood Oven
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
  • Documented employee performance reviews in order to assess progress towards goals set out in training plans.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
  • Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.

Sous Chef

Legume
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
02.2013 - 06.2018
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
  • Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

CCBC
Beaver, PA
05-2014

Skills

  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Performance evaluation
  • Relationship building
  • Professionalism
  • Customer service

Certification

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NAMS CNC (In Progress)
  • NASM CES (In Progress)

Timeline

Chef/Owner

PGH Taco Boys
07.2020 - 04.2024

Chef

Driftwood Oven
06.2018 - 03.2022

Sous Chef

Legume
02.2013 - 06.2018

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

CCBC

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