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Nathaniel Matthews

Newport News

Summary

Committed Culinary Manager dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction through fostering excellence teamwork and team collaboration ensuring quality service and food is provided. Committed to maintaining high food safety standards and minimizing waste, ensuring an exceptional dining experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Manager

Darden-Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
06.2020 - Current

• Ensure all prep items are consistently prepared according to recipes, and cooking standards.

• Maintain all safety and sanitation procedures and standards.

• Maintain standard food cost by ensuring proper usage of HOH items, accurate ordering, and organized storage.

• Complete HACCP and quality food checks to maintain proper food quality and temperatures.

• Oversee deliveries received and processed to maintain proper stock levels.

• Retain and inspire staff to reinforce positive working conditions.

• Complete administrative duties daily

• Maintain consistent high food safety standards by enforcing strict adherence to sanitation guidelines and conducting regular inspections of kitchen facilities.

• Communicate effectively with FOH and HOH to ensure timely and accurate entrees to the guest.

Executive Chef

Grunows Kitchen
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
  • Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
  • Fostered a positive working environment among kitchen team members that encouraged collaboration, creativity, and open communication.

Education

Business

Methodist College
Fayetteville, NC

Advanced -

Menchville High School
Newport News, VA

Skills

  • Kitchen operations
  • Cost control
  • ServSafe manager
  • Sanitation expertise
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Minimizing food waste
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Culinary Manager

Darden-Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
06.2020 - Current

Executive Chef

Grunows Kitchen
04.2019 - 05.2020

Business

Methodist College

Advanced -

Menchville High School
Nathaniel Matthews