Matthew Tait

• Decreased wait times for guests by quickly clearing tables and resetting them for new arrivals.
• Reduced waste by accurately measuring and portioning ingredients for mixed drinks.
• Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
• Performed regular maintenance tasks on bar equipment, ensuring optimal functionality during service hours

Expeditiously executed all menu items according to recipies

Conducted accurate inventory 3 times weekly

Recieved all deliveries and insured accuracy through cross referencing

Taught basic knife proficiency skills to all new BOH coworkers

Ensured proper sanitation and cleanliness following daily weekly and monthly side work

Profitably ran the business for 2.5 years without a head chef

Executed proper cooking and plating techniques while maintaining efficiency and minimizing food waste

Utilized exsisting menu items to create exciting and fresh specials, home-made aioli's, and dressings

Maintained morale by filling in any and all positions when there was need

Trained new coworkers on company standards and best practice while ensuring industry and hospitality basics

Maintained cohesive service for all guests by routinely getting all coffee drinks and smoothies to tables in under three minutes

Kept the guest experience professional and steamlined while being able to clock in as five different roles

Regularly maintained profit by upselling and maintaining menu clarity for a positive guest experience

Increased efficiency and food cost by maintaining accurate daily inventory

Partnered with Chef for monthly specials taking into account food cost, available space, and local tastes

Helped plan and execute two major festivals totalling 3 months by taking into account increased guest flow, tweaking existing menu items for decreased ticket times, and moving part of the menu to a nearby location for quicker turn around

Proficiently juggled scheduling conflicts for optimal work life balance