Matthew T.

Martin
10405 Jefferson Way 404.431.0252
Alpharetta, GA 30005 mattmartin77@att.net

Objective

To display consistent professionalism and dedication by providing impeccable service and a

pleasurable dining experience with a friendly demeanor.

Qualifications

Extensive customer service skills and ability to learn information quickly.

A working knowledge of most POS systems.

Education

August 1993–June 1995 Oconee County High School Watkinsville, GA

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

January 1997–December 1998 Truett McConnell College Watkinsville,

GA
Sports Management (declared)
Attended mainly core classes along with statistics and public speaking.

January 2000–December 2002 Florida Community College Jacksonville, FL

Sports Management (declared)
Focus on core classes along with computer concepts and economics.

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 3 rd 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
paul_snellgrove@yahoo.com

Scot Strickland
Owner
ValuPro
Athens, GA
706.224.6220
scotstrickland@ymail.com

Spencer Strickland
FOH/Bar Manager
East/ West Bistro
Athens, GA
706.540.3620
path@uga.edu

Mary Martin
Co-Owner of JEM Restaurants, LLC
Emory
Atlanta, GA
904.234.6214
mtmart3@emory.edu

Ed Martin
Software Engineer/Co-Owner of JEM Restaurants, LLC
Taleo, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
904.652.7808
emartin@taleo.com

Richard O’Neil
Research Scientist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
404.543.7187
oneil.ricard@gmail.com