10356 Midnight Iris StreetE-mail: matteogourmet@yahoo.com
Las Vegas, NV 89183Websites: www.mgourmet.com
Phone: 702.767.1120 (cell)www.gotpoboys.com
Fax: 702.684.5797
CAREER SUMMARY
More than 5 years' experience, with formal training, in the culinary industry as: a restaurant cook; restaurant owner/chef; and as owner/chef/president of a gourmet catering company.
FORMAL EDUCATION:
California School of Culinary ArtsNovember 2003
- AA Degree in Culinary Arts
Pasadena, CA
CORE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Proven experience as a leader and chef.
- Solid experience in all aspects of managing a food industry enterprise: creative meal planning, preparation, and cooking; inventory, purchasing, and stocking; budgeting and financing; bookkeeping and payroll; human resource management; publicity and advertising; customer interrelationships and service; community connectedness.
- Strong interpersonal skills with company staff as well as with clientele.
- Skill in building a loyal customer base and engendering repeat business.
- Proven effectiveness in mentoring new employees and empowering them with skills and self-confidence.
- Visionary in strategic planning for growth and prosperity.
- Ability to network professionally with others in the food service industry.
- Detail-oriented in all aspects of the above.
- Committed to quality control and a fine dining experience worthy of “5 stars.”
- Strong work ethic toward achieving business and interpersonal goals.
WORK HISTORY:
Chef/Owner/PresidentApril 2005-Current
- Matteo Gourmet Food Services
- Responsible for all aspects of running a catering business.
- Create gourmet menus, cook, and oversee all meal preparations.
- In charge of purchasing of all materials and equipment, scheduling and deliveries.
- Hire, train, and supervise two cooks on staff, nurturing their professional skills and development.
- Foster and maintain excellent customer service with a loyal customer base.
- In charge of bookkeeping and budgeting.
- Responsible for advertising and public relations.
Chef/Owner/PresidentMay 2008-March 2009
- Matteo’s Café
- Had restaurant concurrently with my Gourmet Food Services.
- Was responsible for all aspects of restaurant management.
- Created a business environment that fused quality food products and service with accessible price points.
- Created menus, cooked, and oversaw all meal preparations.
- Hired, trained, and supervised cooking staff.
- Created and maintained outstanding customer service and built a strong base of repeat customers.
CookJuly 2006-April 2007
- Caesar’s Palace Restaurant
- Worked concurrently with running my own food services business.
- Prepared daily buffet for hotel.
- Responsible for preparing and cooking all hot dishes.
- Helped train and mentor new cooks.
CookDecember 2003-November 2004
- Worked in the following restaurants prior to establishing my own business: Dragon Ridge Country Club, 2004; Andre’s French Restaurant, 2003-2004.
- Cooked meals from the company menu.
- Responsible for cooking and setting up station for dining service.
- Established effective personal interrelationships with patrons as well as co-workers and supervisors.
