Chef Resume

Matthew T. Martin 10405 Jefferson Way Alpharetta, GA 30005

404.431.0252 [email protected]

Objective To display consistent professionalism and dedication by providing impeccable service while utilizing my abilities to create a special variety of dishes in a professional rewarding environment. Qualifications Culinary Degree and 2 years experience of managing a kitchen. Education August 1993–June 1995 Oconee County High School General / Pre-Collegiate Studies Focus on History, English, and AP Math Classes. Member of numerous organizations and athletic teams. Student Organizations Math Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes YoungLife Chess Club Athletic Teams Soccer Baseball Football

Watkinsville, GA

January 1997–December 1998 Truett McConnell College GA Sports Management (declared) Attended mainly core classes along with statistics and public speaking.

Watkinsville,

January 2000–December 2002 Florida Community College Sports Management (declared) Focus on core classes along with computer concepts and economics.

Jacksonville, FL

March 2006–June 2008 Gwinnett Tech Culinary School Lawrenceville, GA Culinary Arts Prepared me for employment in the culinary field which emphasized technical and theoretical knowledge, combined with the practical applications of cooking, baking, serving, and some management skills. Studied and trained problem-solving and communication skills needed to succeed in a people-oriented profession.

Degrees & Certificates Received  Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts Degree Culinary Arts Prep Cook Certificate National Restaurant Association ServSafe Sanitation Certification Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Enrolled for the Fall Quarter

Professional experience February 2007–July 2009 Pi g-N-Chik BB Q of JEM Restaurants, LLC Alpharetta, GA Kitchen / Catering Manager Started by training at other two locations in preparation of running the 3rd location’s kitchen and knowledge of the FOH procedures. Duties before opening involved designing kitchen layout, ordering the equipment, and making appointments and meeting with contractors, plumbers, electricians, etc. Developed kitchen procedures, daily/weekly detail cleaning schedule, produced guidelines for cooking times and temps, and put together training manuals. Managed the everyday kitchen operations to include taking inventory, making food and supply orders, receiving deliveries, and supervising kitchen staff. August 2003–December 2006 W his key Dic k’ s Bar Athens, GA Bart ender / Bar Back Trainer / Marketing Helped owners with construction, interior design of bar, attended occasional marketing strategy sessions, and followed through with proposed marketing plan. My job description included opening and closing the bar, inventory, occasionally made orders with distributors, following all alcohol and ID laws, and training new bartenders on these duties. Provided excellent customer service and courtesy along with displaying a professional attitude at all times. Management stressed a heavy focus on time management and attention to detail as well. Set an example for co-workers by effectively displaying professionalism at all times. December 2002–July 2003 UNO’ s Chica go Bar & Grill Alexandria, VA Server / Closer / Certified Trainer for Servers / Bart ender Organized and supervised server duties throughout shift as well as ensure that all tasks were completed thoroughly prior to shift’s end. Trained new servers, conducted classes before training shifts on ingredients of menu items and alcoholic beverages, and set an example for co-workers by effectively serving clients in a friendly manner. Attended certified trainer meetings with GM to review issues of the restaurant. My bartending job description included opening and closing the bar, took inventory, maintained bar and tables in the bar area, and following all alcohol and ID laws. September 2001–November 2002 Le gen d’ s S po r ts Bar & Grill Jacksonville, FL Server / Bart ender / Cert ified Trainer for FOH Helped owners with interior design of bar and various duties dealing with the opening of the restaurant. My job description included opening and closing the bar, inventory, following all alcohol and ID laws,

and training new bartenders on these duties. Provided excellent customer service and courtesy along with displaying a professional attitude at all times. Management stressed a heavy focus on time management and attention to detail as well. Set an example for co-workers and trainees by effectively displaying professionalism at all times.

References

Paul Snellgrove Restaurant Manager Rafferty’s Athens, GA 706.255.8103 [email protected]

Scot Strickland Owner ValuPro Athens, GA 706.224.6220 [email protected]

Spencer Strickland FOH/Bar Manager East/ West Bistro Athens, GA 706.540.3620 [email protected]

Mary Martin Co-Owner of JEM Restaurants, LLC Emory Atlanta, GA 904.234.6214 [email protected]

Ed Martin Software Engineer/Co-Owner of JEM Restaurants, LLC Taleo, Inc. Jacksonville, FL 904.652.7808 [email protected]

Richard O’Neil Research Scientist Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN 404.543.7187 [email protected]