Brandon Bishop-Souza
Mililani Town
Summary
Dynamic sushi chef with expertise in Japanese cuisine, honed at Nori Bar, where I trained staff and enhanced guest engagement. Proven ability in inventory control and knife proficiency, ensuring high-quality dishes while maintaining a safe kitchen environment. Committed to innovative menu development and exceptional presentation standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Nori bar
Honolulu
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sushi preparation area.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during busy hours.
- Trained junior chefs on sushi preparation and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding special orders or dietary needs.
- Efficiently handled multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours.
- Cleaned, cut, and prepared fish for sushi dishes.
- Stored raw ingredients correctly according to established protocols.
- Organized the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner to meet health standards.
- Assisted in opening and closing duties such as cleaning, restocking.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Sushi Chef
Viking
Jackson
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste while ensuring the consistent availability of necessary ingredients for daily operations.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prepared sushi dishes using traditional techniques and fresh ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sushi preparation area.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during busy hours.
- Trained junior chefs on sushi preparation and presentation standards.
- Managed inventory of seafood and supplies to reduce waste.
- Created new menu items to enhance customer dining experience.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
Head Chef
Ginza French And Japanese Cuisine
10.2020 - 10.2022
- 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.
Head Chef
Tomo Sushi And Grill
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Education
High-school Diploma -
Carson High School
Carson City, NV2010
Skills
- Japanese cuisine expertise
- Effective communication
- Plating and presentation
- Knowledge of company standards
- Kitchen staff supervision
- Guest engagement strategies
- Knife proficiency
- Inventory control
- Fish preparation techniques
- Safe food handling practices
- Decision-making skills
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Nori bar
09.2024 - Current
Sushi Chef
Viking
10.2022 - 10.2024
Head Chef
Ginza French And Japanese Cuisine
10.2020 - 10.2022
Head Chef
Tomo Sushi And Grill
04.2016 - 04.2020
High-school Diploma -
Carson High School