Matthew Rich
Dynamic restaurant owner/operator with over six years of experience driving operational efficiency and building strong brand presences. Achieved a 20% increase in year-over-year sales while maintaining labor costs between 10-12%. Skilled in team building and innovative problem-solving.
Work History
Bar Manager
1 Year 5 MonthsIncreased sales by 18% by implementing craft cocktails and better quality draft beers. Reduced unneeded inventory by offering weekly drink specials. Liquor cost is more inline for country club standards, 28%-30%
Restaurant Owner/Operator
4 Years 3 MonthsOversaw daily operations of a stand alone restaurant. Offered forward thinking dishes, while giving local chefs a chance to sabbatical for 8 months. Built a strong following through social media. Consistently hit 1% waste metric, while running labor costs at 10-12%, and food cost between 29%-32%.
Restaurant Owner/Operator
7 Years 2 MonthsOperated the highest sales regional store. Consistently did 2.5-3.2million in yearly sales. Increased year over sales 20% in my first year. Reduced turnover rate from an original 235% to a low of 93% by my third year.
Lead Bartender
7 Years 1 MonthWorked and lead one of the busiest bars in St. Matthews. Honed my knowledge on craft cocktails and craft beers. Trained and lead numerous well regarded Louisville bartenders.