Chris Bingham
Santa
Summary
Dedicated food service professional with a passion for Japanese culture. Known for delivering friendly customer service and maintaining attention to detail in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Director/Teacher
Various
Multiple
01.2012 - 01.2026
- Directed musical ensembles for over ten years including repertoire selection, training, and performance
- Many years of full-time work including direct contact with hundreds of students and participants
- Successful accomplishment of long and short-range planning and goals
Sushi Manager
Sakana
Medford, OR
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Led a team of sushi chefs in the delivery of highest quality ingredients and superb customer satisfaction
- Ordered product, ensuring highest standards of freshness, timely product turnover, attention to detail
- Customer-facing sushi preparation in upscale, high-volume Izakaya
Server/Host/Line Cook/Prep Cook/Dishwasher/Busser
Brothers Restaurant
Ashland, OR
01.2002 - 04.2013
- Filled all positions in family-friendly breakfast/lunch restaurant
- Friendly customer service and accurate order delivery in a very busy, successful environment
- Understanding of how the restaurant operates from top to bottom and the ability to fill in the cracks where necessary to ensure consistent customer satisfaction under any circumstance
Sushi Chef
Kobe
Ashland, VA
01.2007 - 07.2010
- Prepare Japanese cuisine with attention to detail in taste and presentation at customer-facing fine dining environment
- Maintain highest standards of food preparation in high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Work as part of a team to deliver superlative dining experience
Education
Master of Music - Choral Music
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Music Instruction
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, ORSkills
Friendly Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Positive Attitude
Punctuality
Professionalism
Food Service Expertise
Love of Japanese Culture
Certification
New Mexico Food Handler's Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Sushi Manager
Sakana
04.2018 - 06.2019
Music Director/Teacher
Various
01.2012 - 01.2026
Sushi Chef
Kobe
01.2007 - 07.2010
Server/Host/Line Cook/Prep Cook/Dishwasher/Busser
Brothers Restaurant
01.2002 - 04.2013
Master of Music - Choral Music
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Music Instruction
Southern Oregon University