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Matthew Kenison

Food Pantry Director at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Grace Church</span>
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Seasoned hospitality leader with restaurant management expertise.
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Location
Carmel, Indiana, United States, US
Languages
  • English -
Skills
  • Restaurant Management
  • Leadership
  • Restaurants
  • Food And Beverage
  • Food Service
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Matthew Kenison is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in restaurant management, leadership, and food service. He has held various roles, including Food Pantry Director, Beverage Manager, General Manager, Kitchen Manager, and Senior Manager, with expertise in inventory management, hiring, and staff development. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Purdue University Global and is certified in Psychology Micro-credential from Purdue University Global.

Credentials

  • Psychology Micro-credential
    Purdue University Global
    Apr, 2020
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Grace Church
    • Noblesville, Indiana, United States
    • Food Pantry Director
      • Aug 2023 - Present
      • Noblesville, Indiana, United States
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
    • Noblesville, Indiana, United States
    • Beverage Manager
      • Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
      • Noblesville, Indiana, United States

      Initially hired at the Avon location, I was hand-selected to spearhead the recruitment, interviewing, on-boarding, and training of 165 opening day hires for a new $5.7M restaurant located in Noblesville.Beyond the grand opening, I worked diligently to develop talent, create career ladders, and cu...

  • Ruby Tuesday
    • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    • General Manager
      • Feb 2011 - Jun 2016
      • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

      As General Manager, I directed all HR, operations, and financial activity at this $1.5M unit comprised of 45+ hourly and salaried team members.During my tenure, we achieved four consecutive years of 0% voluntary staff turnover; something I am particularly proud of considering hospitality is a tra...

  • Carlson Restaurants / T.G.I. Friday's
    • Westfield, Indiana, United States
    • Kitchen Manager
      • Apr 2008 - May 2010
      • Westfield, Indiana, United States

      While Kitchen Manager at this $2.1M unit, I supervised a staff of 40+ employees, recruited and interviewed candidates in accordance with staffing par levels, and implemented an ongoing training program to ensure compliance with stringent company service standards.

  • Joe's Crab Shack
    • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    • General Manager
      • Jun 1998 - Apr 2008
      • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

      This role entailed overseeing all aspects of a busy $1.6M unit and supervising a team of 55+ employees.Of particular note, I contributed to the development of an employee handbook and corporate-wide training program for both FOH and BOH staff.During my tenure, our unit achieved remarkable 0% turn...

  • Brinker International
    • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    • Senior Manager
      • Jun 1996 - Jun 1998
      • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
  • US Navy
    • Various
    • Navy Corpsman
      • Jul 1989 - May 1995
      • Various

      United States Navy Hospital corpsman detached with The United States Marine Corp.

Education

  • 2018 - 2021
    Purdue University Global
  • Indiana University Bloomington

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