Executive Chef Customer Service
Resume:
Matthew L. Rainey
Objective
Utilize analytical thinking to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Guide and develop staff with knowledge of techniques and equipment for preparing and presenting food. Professional Experience
Innovative Chef with an exceptional record of service experience in international cuisine. More than 20 years of expertise in all facets of cooking and management in various high demand hospitality environments. Significantly contributed to revenue profit growth through aggressive improvements in quality, productivity, operational efficiency and customer service. 11/2023 - Present Executive Chef
Alon’s Bakery
Alon’s Bakery & Market,Morningside / Phipps
https://alons.com
10/2018 - 11/2023 Executive Chef
Sandy Springs Hospitality, Sandy Springs / Vinings, Georgia The Select / Paces & Vine, Modern American
www.Theselectatl.com
04/2015-09/2018 Corporate Chef
Caledon Concepts - Tampa,St. Petersburg, Orlando, Florida. Rococo Steak / Ceviche Tapas Restaurant and Bar
www.Caledonconcepts.com
11/2013- 04/2015 Executive Chef
The One Group,Atlanta, Georgia
STK, Modern Steakhouse
www.togrp.com
04/2013-11/2013 Consulting Chef
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Lobster Bar & Seafood Grille, Seafood
https://buckheadrestaurants.com
02/2006–04/2013 Executive Chef
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, Atlanta, Georgia
103 West, Continental
https://buckheadrestaurants.com
2004–2006 Chef de Cuisine
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, Atlanta, Georgia
Pano & Paul’s, French
https://buckheadrestaurants.com
2002- 2004 Executive Sous Chef,
InterContinental Hotel, Washington D.C.
Willard Room, French
2001-2002 Executive Sous Chef
Hotel Monaco, Washington D.C.
Poste Moderne Brasserie, French
4180 Liberty Trace, Marietta, GA.
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Career Accomplishments
Awards
Best Restaurant Outside the Perimeter,The Select 2020 Wine Spectator – Best of Award of Excellence Rococo Steak 2016 St. Petersburg Foodies - Best Steakhouse Rococo Steak 2016 Atlanta Best New Chef –Jezebel Magazine STK 2014
Restaurant Openings
Sandy Springs Hospitality
● The Select, Sandy Springs, GA. (2019)
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group
● Lobster Bar & Sea Grille, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (2013)
● Bistro Niko, Atlanta, GA. (2009)
● City Fish Market, Boca Raton, FL. (2008)
● Chops Lobster Bar, Boca Raton, FL. (2007)
Stratus Restaurant Group
● Big View Diner, Charlotte, NC (2008)
Toka Café, Washington D.C. (2001)
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Press Events
Jezebel Magazine
Tampa Bay Times
Creative Loafing
Tampa Bay Metro
Tampa Bay Newswire
Cooking Demo
Bay 9 News, Chefs Kitchen
ABC, Morning Blend
Channel 8, Daytime TV
Museum of Fine Arts
Healthy St. Pete, Test Kitchen
Peachtree Road Farmers’ Market
Morningside Farmers’ Market
Piedmont Park Green Market
Certifications
ServSafe Certified Food Safety Manager
2019 - 2024 Atlanta, Georgia
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta
Associates Degree, Culinary Arts
1996 -1998 Atlanta, Georgia
4180 Liberty Trace, Marietta, GA.
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