Matthew Proghovnick

Nutritional led Programs Sourcing and Sustainability Cross Departmental Collaborations

Executive Food and Beverage Director - Lake Austin Spa Resort - Austin, TX

(2021-12 - 2025-06)

• Nutritional led Programs
• Sourcing and Sustainability
• Cross Departmental Collaborations
• Trend Analysis
• Diatary Compliance
• Nutritional Education
• Activity Coordination
• Banquet Curation
• Retail Managment

Executive Cultural Director of Food and Beverage - Marriott International - Hawaii

(2012-05 - 2021-12)

Align culinary concepts with specific cultural heritage, history, and community identity.

• Concept Curation
• Community Engagement
• Menu Architecture
• Storytelling & Education
• Brand Representation
• Retail Managment

Executive Chef & B - Brentwood Country Club - Brentwood, CA

(2007-10 - 2012-04)

• Menu Curation
• Staff Leadership
• Financial Performance
• Education
• Vendor Negotiations
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Heavy Banquet and Catering
• Manage Retail Spaces

Culinary Arts / Business Managment (College) - Culinary Institute of America (2004-08 - 2007-06)

Explosive Ordinance Technician / Homeland Security (Trade School) - TEEX (2000-06 - 2003-11)

Journalistic Photography (College) - Cal Arts. (1997-06 - 1999-06)