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Justin Isobe

West Hollywood,CA

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Laurel Hardware
06.2020 - Current
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.

Chef de Cuisine

Laurel Hardware
06.2020 - 06.2020
  • Hired in 2017 as a pastry prep cook with no previous professional cooking experience
  • Advanced to line cook at the end of 2017, and sous chef in summer 2018
  • Promoted to Chef de Cuisine in 2019 and have since controlled all back of house operations
  • Create menu seasonally, oversee all ordering, vendor relations, and restaurant operations
  • Maintained 24% food COGS, $9 million revenue annually

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
07.2016 - 11.2017
  • On boarded as a crew member to fulfill daily product and customer experience tasks
  • Wrote order for liquor/wine, dry goods, and produce

Summer Intern

Mixmag
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Conducted interview of record label executives for online publication
  • Composed reviews of live events for online blog

Summer Intern

Big City Real Estate Services
05.2010 - 08.2010
  • Canvassed vacant retail spaces
  • Assisted in negotiation and securing commercial properties for clients

Sales Support

Barneys New York
05.2008 - 07.2010
  • Insured stock levels for sales maximization
  • Assisted in floor design moves
  • Increased sales by %

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication

Baruch College
New York, NY
05-2015

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Executive Chef

Laurel Hardware
06.2020 - Current

Chef de Cuisine

Laurel Hardware
06.2020 - 06.2020

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
07.2016 - 11.2017

Summer Intern

Mixmag
06.2014 - 09.2014

Summer Intern

Big City Real Estate Services
05.2010 - 08.2010

Sales Support

Barneys New York
05.2008 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication

Baruch College
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