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Brandon Bustos

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

My Name is Brandon Bustos. My sushi career started in i love sushu a local henderson sushi restaurant extremely busy and popular, their original menu inspired multiple chains across vegas back in 2002. There i learned everything until i had enough knowledge to run the restaurant. I Have constatly progressed to perfect maki making, Pushing single digit gram measurements for global corporate competition. I am profficient in nigiri and sashimi making. Nobu standards. Customer orders decorating restaurant inventory operations and im knowledgeable with computers ( i build them for fun) the next years following my departure from here. Where i worked with Zuma at the cosmopolitan Their standards helped me improve into the chef i always aspired to be, with offers to work all over the globe.

I am looking for a constantly evolving environment where learning is always available. I am always open to criticism as i believe this is key into becoming a good chef.

In total i have around 3 years of experience. I am enthusiastically waiting for this opportunity to become confident and a good dynamic sushi chef able to work with all kinds of fish and cousine, my last endevors led me to learn japanesse cousine at ZUMA I am serious when service is going on but never when dealing with customers as i love giving them a great laugh. I used to run the bars busiest section as well as deal with customers make genuine connections taking their orders and deal with tickets.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sushi Cook

Zuma Cosmopolitan
Las Vegas, NV
10.2024 - 02.2025

Enhanced and further improved my maki-making skills, and nigiri plating. Measuring quantities on each independent roll. Became critical in attention to detail.

Improved knowledge of casino regulations, health standards, cleanliness, plating, and much more.

Perfected rice making on

Improved sushi plating and perfected garnishing for photoshoot rolls.

Handled and cordinated maki team during busy f1 reservations over 659 reservations with 2 maki men.

Improved average service time from 20 minutes to less than 10 minutes by improving efficiency and teamwork.

I Love Sushi

I Love Sushi
Henderson, NV
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Learned over 220 rolls without counting sushi/sashimi. Handrolls, customer specific dishes.
  • Received fish every morning, properly cut tuna, sake, and Hamachi, and prepared them for service. well as proper storing procedures to keep produce from losing substance.
  • Knowledgeable with sauce making ponzu and rice making.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
  • Trained junior sushi chefs and kitchen staff in sushi preparation and presentation techniques.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Conversed with patrons and explained different sushi menu items and what ingredients were used in preparation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of sushi bar and kitchen areas to meet health and safety standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clark
Las Vegas
08-2018

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Team coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Sashimi slicing precision
  • Guest interaction
  • Sushi rice preparation
  • Mise en place
  • Nigiri making
  • Ingredient sourcing
  • Sushi preparation
  • Staff supervision
  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Workstation organization
  • Recipe analysis
  • Maki rolling technique
  • Sauce making
  • Portion and cost control
  • Plating presentation
  • Sashimi slicing
  • Japanese Cuisine Knowledge
  • Rice preparation
  • Forecasting and planning

Affiliations

  • computer coding, building and stock nerd.
  • Athlete
  • Stock Trader/options trader 4 years experience
  • Ecommerce Entrepeneur.

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
portuguese
Elementary

Timeline

Sushi Cook

Zuma Cosmopolitan
10.2024 - 02.2025

I Love Sushi

I Love Sushi
10.2021 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Clark
Brandon Bustos