EDUARDO MACHADO
Van Nuys
Summary
Extroverted and experienced Sushi Chef with 6+ years of experience working at a high-quality and fast-paced sushi restaurant. Always motivated and excited to learn a new skill. Aiming to leverage my knowledge to effectively perform a position at your restaurant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef & Server
Kombu Sushi Silver Lake
09.2016 - 08.2023
- Prepared fish, sushi rice, vegetables and ingredients every morning to be ready for service before 11:00 a.m.
- Skilled in various types of knives and hand tools in order to properly clean or fillet Salmon, Hamachi, Unagi, Kanpachi etc..
- Educated guests on different kinds of fish in order to aid decision-making on their orders.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large parties and catering events.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested other items to increase restaurant sales
Sushi Chef
Sato Sushi Lancaster
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Pleasantly welcomed customers entering the sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, cutting boards, and knives when cutting and plating fish.
- Monitored food production to ensure quality and consistency.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Skills
- Safe food handling
- Proper sushi rice preparation
- Proper nigiri and sashimi cuts
- Various fish cleaning and filleting techniques
- Knife handling and knife sharpening
- Japanese and English names of fish
- Server skills
- Kitchen cooking skills
- Effective customer upselling
- Conflict and dispute resolution
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Sato Sushi Lancaster
08.2020 - 07.2022
Sushi Chef & Server
Kombu Sushi Silver Lake
09.2016 - 08.2023