Matt Griffin

Experience

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  Rick Moonen's RM Seafood

  Dec 2004 - Dec 2008

  Chef de Cuisine

  • Oversaw all aspects of main kitchen operations, including quality and financial responsibility (over $6 million F&B)• In charge of recipe and menu development, price structuring, daily specials, and food costs• In charge of recruiting, training, scheduling, and labor costs of 20-plus person culinary team• Responsible for daily purchasing, inventory, and maintaining “A” sanitation rating• Spearheaded and launched a successful lunch program contributing over $1 million to annual revenue • Instrumental in reducing monthly food costs from 40% to 25-31%• Enhanced product quality and stabilized labor within a transient labor market• In charge of creating all stocks, sauces, and soups for the establishment Show less

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  Le Bernardin

  Nov 2009 - Jan 2011

  Cook

  • Honed culinary skills under exacting standards, ensuring utmost consistency and focused presentation techniques• Conducted large banquet events and intimate gatherings, both on-site and off-site• Instructed and functionally supervised the activities of other employees performing related duties

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  Fedora Restaurant

  Feb 2012 - May 2015

  • Chef de Cuisine

    Sept 2012 - May 2015

  • Sous Chef

    Feb 2012 - Sept 2012
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  Fedora Restaurant and Bar Sardine

  May 2015 - Nov 2017

  Executive Chef/Partner
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  Happy Cooking Hospitality

  Nov 2017 - now

  Executive Chef / Partner at Studio, Simon & the Whale, and George Washington Bar
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  Jeffrey's Grocery

  Jun 2020 - now

  Executive Chef/Partner