Matthew Smith Email & Phone Number

United States

Oversee all food outlets in 4 diamond Resort

Mt Pocono, PA

Culinary Director for all Food Outlets

Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania, United States

Mt Airy Casino

Opened and ran a new concept from the iconic Il Mulino Brand. Developed menus and recipes for the concept, and worked with their corporate chef. Yearly revenue of 4 million. Maintained a food cost of 35% and overall labor of 18% in a fine dining concept at a 4 Diamond resort. Created and maintained beverage program. Responsible for all BOH training and.

Mt Airy Casino

Opened, and ran a 4 Million per year 24 hour operation including room service for the resort.Worked with Guys' corporate chef to develop menus and recipes. Created SOPs, and trained all back of house staff. Responsible for all financial aspects as well.

Develop Menus, Teach & Train Employees, Oversee Daily Prep & Production, Interact with Guests

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*** Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen including management of 25 employees. *** Expedite and assist in all stations on a nightly basis. 100-400 Covers Per night.*** Responsible for all daily orders, inventory, and cost control. *** Create menu items and specials on a daily basis. *** Butcher meats, prep foods, and make all desserts fresh daily..

*** Operated 100 seat Cafe in upstate New York. *** Handled all ordering and receiving, daily food preparations, and brunch/dinner lineservice. *** Created a seasonal menu using only local products. *** Recognized by the New York Times, Poughkeepsie Journal, Travel and Leisure, and The

*** Worked large Banquets, serving from 50 - 1000 people. *** Specialized in buffet set-up & execution. *** Responsible for production of all Terrines, Pates, Smoked Salmon, Cheeses & Fruits.

* *** Assisted in the remodeling, design and organization of a 100 seatRestaurant/Winery. * *** Created cost innovative and seasonal menu. * *** Supervised all cooks and dishwashers. * *** Managed and evaluated all externs. * *** Recognized by Zagat, New York Times, and New York Post.