Matthew Sayahi
Hudson,NH
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Willie Jewels BBQ
Nashua, NH
01.2017 - Current
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Line Cook Supervisor/Team Leader(P/T)
HMSHost
Londonderry, NH
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Weekly Inventory control by monitoring the top five products on GAP each week to keep food cost low.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Sous Chef
Roost Cafe & Bistro
Ogunquit, ME
12.2013 - 09.2017
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
York Pub And Grill
York, ME
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Answered incoming calls, processed requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Managed inventory, placed orders and handled payment for office supplies.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Provided accurate and effective product solutions to customers and promoted sales.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
Line Cook and Banquet Chef
Shipyard Regatta & Commissary Function Hall
Elliot, Maine
05.2009 - 05.2012
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME06.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking and Organization
- Database Interface and Query Software
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Quality Assurance
- Employee Performance Evaluations
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certified; Received February, 2017
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor/Team Leader(P/T)
HMSHost
01.2021 - 08.2022
Kitchen Manager
Willie Jewels BBQ
01.2017 - Current
Sous Chef
Roost Cafe & Bistro
12.2013 - 09.2017
Assistant Kitchen Manager
York Pub And Grill
10.2012 - 12.2013
Line Cook and Banquet Chef
Shipyard Regatta & Commissary Function Hall
05.2009 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Southern Maine Community College
- ServSafe Manager Certified; Received February, 2017
References
Coreybeth Livolsi: F&B Manager, HMSHost at MHT Airport, Londonderry, N.H.
Contact email: Corey.Livolsi@hmshost.com
Phone: (603) 690-0533
References
Coreybeth Livolsi: F&B Manager, HMSHost at MHT Airport, Londonderry, N.H.
Contact email: Corey.Livolsi@hmshost.com
Phone: (603) 690-0533
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