Matthew Shackleton
Aiken,SC
Summary
To obtain a position within a progressive and customer-oriented company that provides the opportunity to utilize my business operations, organizational expertise, managerial talents, and professional education to benefit the productivity, growth, and success of the organization.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef, Co- Owner
Malia’s Restaurant
04.2016 - Current
- Managed the daily operations, staff training, and fiscal management of a fine dining restaurant with a staff of twenty or more employees
- Responsible for the ingredient selection, quality assurance, and preparation of menu items
- Negotiates with vendors and ensures the availability of the best quality food products and restaurant supplies
- Responsible for creating new menu items and recipes for weekly lunch and monthly dinner menus, incorporating fresh local ingredients and natural products
- Ensures exceptional food quality and presentation; surpasses established practices of food service and safety standards.
Executive Chef 3
SODEXO
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Implemented and standardized all culinary systems and procedures for Doctor’s Hospital
- Managed, directed, and mentored frontline staff
- Procurement and purchasing
- Created menus based on client needs
- Implemented innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, and patient services
- Created interpersonal relationships with clients.
Chef Instructor
HELMS COLLEGE
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Prepared aspiring chefs for careers in the food service industry by providing basic and advanced cooking techniques, hot and cold food production, sanitation and safety and FOH & BOH techniques by utilizing a variety of teaching methods
- Assists with responsibilities for all aspects of event planning for student banquets and catering events both on and off campus to include menu development, food ordering, cost and inventory
- Assisted Department Chair in developing course curriculum for Culinary Arts program
- Responsible for program’s accounting and logistics.
- Assisted in strategic planning.
General Manager, Head Chef
Malia’s Restaurant
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Managed the daily operations, staff training, and fiscal management of a fine dining restaurant with a staff of twenty or more employees
- Responsible for the ingredient selection, quality assurance, and preparation of menu items
- Negotiates with vendors and ensures the availability of the best quality food products and restaurant supplies
- Responsible for creating new menu items and recipes for weekly lunch and monthly dinner menus, incorporating fresh local ingredients and natural products
- Ensures exceptional food quality and presentation; surpasses established practices of food service and safety standards.
Commis-Chef
The Gomersal Park Hotel
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Accepted entry level kitchen porter position and quickly promoted to Commis chef
- Responsible for the preparation of appetizers, starters and salads
- Assisted with the food selection, preparation and service of banquets, large groups and private parties.
Education
Culinary Arts Degree -
Huddersfield Technical College
Huddersfield Technical College
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Skills
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal
- Time management
- Analytical skills
- Proven ability to multi-task and effectively organize complex operations
- Energetic
- Detail oriented
- Committed to success
- Works well under pressure
- Enthusiastic
- Customer service oriented
Timeline
Executive Chef, Co- Owner
Malia’s Restaurant
04.2016 - Current
Executive Chef 3
SODEXO
08.2014 - 04.2016
Chef Instructor
HELMS COLLEGE
01.2012 - 08.2014
General Manager, Head Chef
Malia’s Restaurant
01.1995 - 01.2012
Commis-Chef
The Gomersal Park Hotel
01.1991 - 01.1995
Culinary Arts Degree -
Huddersfield Technical College
Huddersfield Technical College
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