Also known as: foodwinematt
ABOUT With more than a decade of hands on experience, Matt Dawson is an industry recognized Chef and Sommelier. Matt provides dining clients with memorable culinary experiences, while providing dining establishments with increased efficiencies and profitabilty in their food and wine operations. His clients have included VANOC 2010, the Sydney Olympics, Shangri-la Hotels, Fox, Universal Media Studios and New Line Cinema. CAREER SUMMARY Comprehensive Culinary and Sommelier Experience • Classically trained as a Chef • Professionally accredited and trained Sommelier with detailed knowledge of domestic & international wines • Spearheaded culinary operations for a key venue for international media and media executives in Whistler for Vanoc 2010 Olympic Games • Established “go local†food buying initiatives to encourage sustainability and the use of fresh, local ingredients • Developed wine and menu pairings that yielded increased customer satisfaction and sales • Created a theatre and restaurant dining program raising awareness & revenue for the client Food and Wine Operations Management • Intimately familiar with smaller boutique operations and larger high volume venues & events • Defined and streamlined all aspects of culinary production, kitchen management, ordering, and preparation through to presentation and service • Conceived and executed a new catering venture developing enhanced kitchen procedures, ordering, food preparation and delivery systems • Improved purchasing and storage procedures to reduce wastage and food costs • Developed food and wine pairing program, resulting in increased wine sales • Successfully managed fine wine inventories for restaurants and wine merchants Team Management and Training • Mentored and trained team members encouraging them to deliver their best and inspiring them to perform at optimal levels • Implemented staff wine training to encourage ideal wine pairings with menu items, resulting in increased sales
