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Matthew Scallen

Coram ,MT

Summary

Seasoned Kitchen Manager and Chef with a proven track record. Adept in culinary operations coordination and team leadership. Excelled in optimizing profits, enhancing vendor relations, and elevating food quality standards. Achieved significant improvements in inventory control and customer satisfaction through innovative management and culinary skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Great Northern Bar & Grill
Whitefish, MT
02.2011 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw inventory and supplies to guarantee availability of materials.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • 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.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
  • Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
  • Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.

Chef and Owner

Mrs. Spoonover's
Whitefish, MT
04.2006 - 01.2011
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the restaurant including staff scheduling, budgeting and inventory management.
  • Created unique recipes and applied various culinary techniques for authentic cuisine.
  • Developed menus that featured local ingredients while meeting customer demands.
  • Established standards for quality control, customer service, health and safety regulations.
  • Coordinated catering services when requested by customers .
  • Managed food preparation, guest interaction, quality control and customer relations.
  • Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors in order to secure best deals on orders placed .
  • Located relevant vendors, set up schedules and coordinated delivery, storage and organization of inventory.
  • Received and scheduled food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Western Culinary Institute
Portland, OR
05-1996

Skills

  • Culinary Operations Coordination
  • Food preparation management
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Inventory Control Proficiency
  • Quality Standards Monitoring
  • Vendor relationship management

Certification

  • Manger Safe Serve Certificate
  • Flathead County Inspections for last 15 years grade from A to A+
  • Montana T.I.P.S Certified
  • Instructor at Western Culinary Institute - Portland, OR

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Great Northern Bar & Grill
02.2011 - 01.2025

Chef and Owner

Mrs. Spoonover's
04.2006 - 01.2011

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Western Culinary Institute

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