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MATTHEW Birley

MATTHEW Birley

Sandhurst

Summary

Attentive executive chef with over 25 years of experience working in culinary environments. Well-versed in managing kitchens that can provide multiple operations Credentials include the ability to motivate staff and ensure cohesive kitchen operations. Emphasis on creating innovative dishes, using fresh, seasonal produce and meeting a wide range of dietary limitations. Working around the world has given me many insights to the many concepts and different hospitality and catering outlets.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Monash Club Clement Janken
03.2023 - Current
  • Supervise day-to-day kitchen operations, including cafe, bistro restaurant, private dining internal and external
  • Streamline inventory process to speed up deliveries and cut down on supply turnover by 25%
  • Redesign the menu in 2023 with a focus on more pictures, enhancing dining revenue by 75%
  • Collaborate with a marketing specialist to produce photos, blog posts about menus, special events and products
  • Quarterly menu changes of all menus throughout the venue
  • Recruit, hire and train all staff members.

Head Chef

Sandhurst Club
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • Created a top-selling restaurant menus for al a carte and functions in the Hillview restaurant
  • Running both restaurant and members bar on a day to day basis
  • Reported to the exec chef chef and assisted in food order and running of entire venue
  • Maintained a clean work area that met hygiene standards
  • Supervising junior members of the team to run operations in my absence
  • Running monthly show case dinners and incorporating local produce

Consultant Head Chef

Jimmy Rum
08.2022 - 03.2023


  • Worked with owner operator to redesign and build fully equipped kitchen
  • Design food concept and menu for restaurant and cocktail bar
  • Helped set up function and restaurant menus
  • Work with marketing to expand business profile

Exec Sous Chef

Red Rock Leisure
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Running of 8 venues including bars restaurants and food outlets
  • Designing menus and concepts plus opening of new venues at Melbourne Airport T2 terminal.
  • Managed kitchen operations of all venues to ensure timely and high-quality food service.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by coordinating with staff during peak hours.
  • Assisted head chef in menu planning for enhancing dining experience.
  • Trained junior staff, promoting skill development and kitchen safety.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Education

GNVQ - Catering & Hospitality Management

North Lindsey Collage
Scunthorpe, UK

Core Qualifications

  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Vendor management
  • Strategic planning
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Keeping up with food trends
  • Teaching
  • Business operations
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking

Conference Presentations

  • Masterclasses at Sandhurst golf club
  • Mattbirley.com

Additional Information

  • Winning hospitality competition award

Timeline

Head Chef

Monash Club Clement Janken
03.2023 - Current

Consultant Head Chef

Jimmy Rum
08.2022 - 03.2023

Head Chef

Sandhurst Club
04.2019 - 08.2023

Exec Sous Chef

Red Rock Leisure
03.2017 - 12.2018

GNVQ - Catering & Hospitality Management

North Lindsey Collage

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