Matthew Goncalves
Summary
I am seeking an internship or work experience to gain valuable knowledge in the nutrition and health industry. After working in the coffee industry for 8 years I have decided to make a career change. Combing my interests of cooking, health and wellbeing, and endurance sports, I decided to begin studying nutrition in 2022.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Grouch & Co
07.2022 - Current
- Coffee roasting and wholesale distribution for a specialty coffee roastery.
- Maintaining stakeholder relationships and building engagement through training and outreach.
- Providing advice and practical steps on improving the efficiency of wholesale production.
- Communicating with international suppliers and managing stock levels.
Operations Manager/ Head Roaster
Mano a Mano Coffee
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Management of the day-to-day roastery operations of a small team within a multi-venue hospitality group.
- Liaising with international suppliers to curate a unique tasting menu.
- Maintaining existing partnerships with key stakeholder groups and finding new opportunities to increase exposure.
- Creating and implementing a coffee training program for wholesale customers and internal staff.
Café Manager
Merchant and Maker
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Managing a team of 30 staff in a dynamic café and providore setting.
- Assisting with menu item creation, predominately plant based options.
- Redesigning the store and coffee station to increase efficiency and improve wait times.
- Curating and promoting events for members of the community.
Café / Training Manager
Grouch and Co
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Managing a café and running various trainings and demonstrations to promote the business.
- Day-to-day operations of the café, maintaining KPIs and margins.
- Creating training programs for various stakeholder groups to increase exposure and engagement.
- Running events within the Perth coffee community.
- Presenting complex coffee experiences to national and international audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC2025
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA11.2022
Diploma - Environmental Sciences
Challenger Institute of Technology
Perth12.2015
Skills
- Works both collaboratively and independently
- Strong initiative and work ethic
- Innovative and strategic planning
- Organisation
- Stakeholder relations
- Leadership
Hobbies
- Competing in triathlons and open water swimming events.
- Road and Trail running.
- Kite surfing.
- Cooking.
Accomplishments
- 2nd Western Region Barista Competition 2019
- 3rd Western Region Barista Competition 2017
- 2x Rottnest Swim Team Completions
- HBF Half Marathon 2023
Timeline
Production Manager
Grouch & Co
07.2022 - Current
Operations Manager/ Head Roaster
Mano a Mano Coffee
01.2021 - 07.2022
Café Manager
Merchant and Maker
06.2019 - 10.2020
Café / Training Manager
Grouch and Co
01.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Edith Cowan University
Diploma - Environmental Sciences
Challenger Institute of Technology
Similar Profiles
JEYA SEKAR DHASNEVIS VINOTH JEYA SEKAR DHASNEVIS VINOTH null
Production Manager at FREELANCEProduction Manager at FREELANCE
Ryan McEldowneyRyan McEldowney
Production Manager at Midwest Glass & GlazingProduction Manager at Midwest Glass & Glazing
SIVARAMAN ASIVARAMAN A
Production Manager at AATHAVA GARMENTS INDIA PVT LTDProduction Manager at AATHAVA GARMENTS INDIA PVT LTD
Frank LoxsomFrank Loxsom
Production Manager at Leprino FoodsProduction Manager at Leprino Foods
Laurez De WetLaurez De Wet
Global Support Specialist at YPOGlobal Support Specialist at YPO