Jun Okamura
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 15 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with both BOH and FOH staff and clients. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Chef Manager
JUNO Provisions
Vancouver, BC
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Developed seasonal menus with a focus on fresh and healthy ingredients.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
Owner/Chef Manager
THE RAMENMAN
Vancouver, BC
10.2015 - 04.2020
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
- Controlled food costs by adhering to purchasing specifications, product storage requirements and recipe standards.
Owner/Chef Manager
JUNO Vancouver Sushi Bistro
Vancouver, BC
03.2009 - 05.2017
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
Cook/Bartender
Various Restaurants in Canada and Japan
Vancouver, BC
04.2004 - 12.2008
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
SUSHI CHEF INSTITUTE
Los Angeles, CA08-2008
BBA - Business Administration
KANSAI UNIVERSITY
Osaka, Japan03-1996
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Operations Management
- Cost Reduction
- Cash Flow Optimization
Certification
- FOOD SAFE LEVEL 1
- Serving it right
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Chef Manager
JUNO Provisions
12.2021 - 12.2023
Owner/Chef Manager
THE RAMENMAN
10.2015 - 04.2020
Owner/Chef Manager
JUNO Vancouver Sushi Bistro
03.2009 - 05.2017
Cook/Bartender
Various Restaurants in Canada and Japan
04.2004 - 12.2008
Diploma - Culinary Arts
SUSHI CHEF INSTITUTE
BBA - Business Administration
KANSAI UNIVERSITY
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