Head Sushi Chef & Owner
Awi Sushi
Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado
03.2017 - Current
- Used to be a franchisee at JFE from 2013 to 2017. Have more than 12 years of business experience.
- Trained and supervised a team of 10+ sushi chefs in the preparation of traditional Japanese cuisine.
- Managed inventory of ingredients, kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies to ensure availability for production.
- Ensured proper food safety protocols were followed by all staff members throughout the kitchen.
- Monitored food quality standards to maintain consistent product offerings for customers.
- Maintained cost controls on labor costs, ingredient costs, waste management and sanitation procedures.
- Sanitized counters, knives, utensils, plates and other items used in food preparation.
- Stored and properly handled raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
- Implemented strategies to reduce overall restaurant costs while maintaining high-quality products.
- Reviewed customer feedback regularly and incorporated into operations as necessary.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.