Matthew Riebe
San Luis Obispo
Summary
Dedicated hospitality professional with over 10 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Proven ability to lead teams, elevate guest experiences, and manage high-volume operations. Grew from front-of-house service roles to general management, bringing hands-on knowledge of restaurant operations, staff development, and service excellence across coffee service and upscale dining environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Lure Fish House
2023 - Current
- Company Overview: High-volume seafood concept with multiple locations.
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations for a high-volume seafood concept across multiple locations.
- Managed scheduling, inventory, vendor relations, and guest experience strategy.
- Hired, Trained, and led front-of-house teams with a focus on hospitality and efficiency.
- Promoted twice internally due to strong performance, leadership, and consistency.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Assistant Manager
Lure Fish House
2021 - 2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Mentored staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
Server/Bartender
Lure Fish House
2017 - 2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Barista
Lucky Llama Coffee
2019 - 2021
- Delivered high-quality espresso and coffee service in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained product knowledge and contributed to a welcoming customer experience.
- Supported team operations with multitasking, prep, and opening/closing responsibilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School
Bakersfield, CA06-2012
Skills
- Restaurant Operations Management
- Hospitality & Guest Service Excellence
- Staff Training & Team Leadership
- Coffee Service & Beverage Knowledge
- Scheduling & Labor Management
- Inventory & Vendor Coordination
- Communication & Problem Solving
Timeline
General Manager
Lure Fish House
2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Lure Fish House
2021 - 2023
Server/Bartender
Lure Fish House
2017 - 2021
Barista
Lucky Llama Coffee
2019 - 2021
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School
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