Kei Okabo
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 11 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Japanese cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Japanese and English skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level sushi chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine
2023.11 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
- Maximized guest satisfaction with timely order completion during peak hours without compromising quality or presentation.
- Maintained high-quality standards for ingredients by sourcing fresh, sustainable seafood from local suppliers.
- Supported restaurant growth by developing innovative new sushi roll recipes that garnered positive reviews from patrons.
Chef
HOTEL THE RESCAPE
2022.09 - 2023.09
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for appertizer.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Sushi Chef
Minami Toronto
2021.09 - 2022.08
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Chef
Guu Izakaya
2018.10 - 2021.08
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
Supervisor
Kinka Izakaya, Kinka Family Ink
2012.11 - 2018.09
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Education
Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Architecture
Tezukayama University
Nara, JAPAN03.2009
Skills
- Food Consumption Estimates
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dish Preparation
- Large-Scale Events Planning
- Food Safety
- Food Spoilage Prevention
Golf , Dj, play soccer
Golf : I have been playing golf since last year (My best score is 97)
Soccer : I used to play soccer for 12 years. I was really good at it
Dj : I started Djing since 2019. Music always give me a great vibes.
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine
2023.11 - Current
Chef
HOTEL THE RESCAPE
2022.09 - 2023.09
Sushi Chef
Minami Toronto
2021.09 - 2022.08
Chef
Guu Izakaya
2018.10 - 2021.08
Supervisor
Kinka Izakaya, Kinka Family Ink
2012.11 - 2018.09
Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Architecture
Tezukayama University
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