Matthew Wagar
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Food service professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and culinary operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2022 - Current
- I came back to work for this company, because I left on good terms.
- I work every station in the kitchen as needed.
- I also recently transitioned into a management role with the company.
Kitchen Manager
POUR RESTAURANT AND BAR
04.2019 - 07.2021
- I was responsible for efficiency and effectively running a full service kitchen.
- Placing orders with different vendors multiple times during the week
- Making and managing a schedule for all kitchen employees
- Interviewing and hiring new employees
- Inventorying all product once a period
- Ensuring all food is being prepared, cooked, and served in a consistent and safe manner
- Controlling labor and cutting staff accordingly
Grill cook/Fry cook/Prep cook/Expo
Longhorn Steakhouse
02.2017 - 04.2020
- I was hired for a fry cook position but learned every kitchen position. I enjoy learning new positions at every job I have because it allows me to pick up more shifts. I also have interest in becoming a manager.
Head line cook
Antlers Seafood and Steakhouse
03.2015 - 12.2016
- I worked as the head line cook and helped maintain food quality and presentation. I enjoyed working as a team to create beautiful and accurate food, in a timely fashion. I enjoyed working at Antlers but unfortunately I had to leave due to the restaurant’s closing.
Assistant Manager
Burgersmith
02.2014 - 03.2015
- I was hired for a grill position and within a few months I was promoted to assistant general manager. I was responsible for ordering, inventory, and overseeing that the shift run smooth when I am managing. It was a rewarding job but I left to pursue a better job opportunity.
Kitchen Manager
Romacelli
05.2010 - 12.2014
- I was hired for a dishwashing position. I soon became a line cook and then eventually a key manager. I worked my way to kitchen manager where I was responsible for everything in the BOH. I was responsible for inventory, P&L, meeting labor goals, orders, hiring, and scheduling.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Lafayette High School
Lafayette, LA05.2010
Skills
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Cooking
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Restaurant Management
- Food Preparation
- Catering
- POS
- Supervising Experience
- Banquet Experience
- Culinary Experience
- Food Production
- Labor Cost Analysis
Certification
- Serve safe Present
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2022 - Current
Kitchen Manager
POUR RESTAURANT AND BAR
04.2019 - 07.2021
Grill cook/Fry cook/Prep cook/Expo
Longhorn Steakhouse
02.2017 - 04.2020
Head line cook
Antlers Seafood and Steakhouse
03.2015 - 12.2016
Assistant Manager
Burgersmith
02.2014 - 03.2015
Kitchen Manager
Romacelli
05.2010 - 12.2014
High school diploma - undefined
Lafayette High School
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