Matthew Siple
Irondale,AL
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 5 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Helen
12.2024 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to design seasonal menus that showcased diverse flavors and techniques.
- Maintained high standards of food presentation by supervising plating techniques during service hours.
- Oversaw the execution of daily prep tasks ensuring timely completion while maintaining ingredient freshness.
- Mentored junior chefs and provided constructive feedback for professional growth.
Grill Chef
Helen
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Elevated guest experience with visually appealing plating techniques that showcased the skillful preparation of each grilled item served.
- Trained new team members on grill station procedures, ensuring consistency in dish preparation and presentation.
- Mentored junior chefs, sharing expertise in grilling techniques that led them to become valuable assets within the kitchen team.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking skills, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously during peak business hours.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs to create innovative and flavorful grilled menu items.
Line Cook
Helen
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Head Chef
Porch
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversee scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hire, train and lead kitchen staff.
- Monitor line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Create recipes and prepare advanced dishes.
- Inspect kitchen to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Collaborate with vendors, obtaining fresh, local ingredients, to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
Sous Chef
Porch
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Heavily recruited by Head Chef to join kitchen team and be groomed for greater leadership responsibilities.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain consistency of kitchen staff performance and ensure the high quality of dishes served.
Sous Chef
Brät Brot ; Carrigan's Beer Garden
09.2019 - 10.2020
- 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 and trained new team members on culinary techniques to increase productivity.
Line Cook
Cantina Tortilla Grill
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Server
Cantina Tortilla Grill
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for any food allergy concerns.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Worked POS system to place orders, collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Cook Shift Leader
Your Pie
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination for food allergy sufferers.
- Inspected delivery contents to maintain high food quality standards and accurate quantities.
- Trained new team members on culinary techniques to improve kitchen workflow.
Education
Program of Study - Music Performance
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALHigh School Diploma -
Vestavia Hills High School
Vestavia Hills, AL04.2017
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Waste reduction
- Cost control
- Recipe creation
- Menu pricing
- Safe food handling
- Inventory management
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Helen
12.2024 - Current
Grill Chef
Helen
11.2023 - 12.2024
Line Cook
Helen
12.2022 - 10.2023
Head Chef
Porch
12.2021 - 12.2022
Sous Chef
Porch
10.2020 - 12.2021
Sous Chef
Brät Brot ; Carrigan's Beer Garden
09.2019 - 10.2020
Line Cook
Cantina Tortilla Grill
10.2018 - 09.2019
Server
Cantina Tortilla Grill
07.2018 - 01.2019
Cook Shift Leader
Your Pie
06.2017 - 10.2018
Program of Study - Music Performance
University of Alabama At Birmingham
High School Diploma -
Vestavia Hills High School
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