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Daniel Lee

Flushing

Summary

I have been working in restaurants all my life and learned everything you need to know in the kitchen very fast, I'm well organized and hungry to learn more about the techniques and skills others can bring and teach me. Always looking for something more to do. Transitioned into managing recently to broaden my restaurant knowledge.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Opening Team Member

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Irvine, CA
04.2024 - Current
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Provided exceptional support to my co workers by sharing knowledge and offering assistance.
  • Ensured smooth operations during peak periods by effective time management techniques such as delegation and task prioritization.
  • Assisted in the onboarding of new team members by providing guidance, support, and training resources to ensure a smooth transition into the work environment.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any discrepancies.

Manager

Gyu-Kaku
New York, NY
08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Covered daily business requirements with well-organized schedule and properly delegated assignments.
  • Trained staff in primary roles and strategies for exceeding goals each day.
  • Supervised teams and provided clear objectives and consistent, performance-oriented policies.
  • Supervised and guided employees to reach company objectives.
  • Organized training for new team members.
  • Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands.
  • Enforced safety procedures.

Sushi Chef

Koyo
Astoria, NY
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Clean and fillet all fish when delivered, Maintain freshness of all food items, Help create new dishes for the tasting menu
  • Maintain a clean and organize station
  • Nigiri each piece in front of guest and explaining what kind of fish it is.

Line Cook, Sous Chef

NetaNYC
New York, NY
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Prep daily for service
  • Clean and organize stations, cook menu items to order while cooperating with entire
  • Participated and led daily pre-shift meetings to discuss shift related issues and provide staff with necessary information.
  • Supervised food preparation and production, maximizing productivity and minimizing waste.
  • Organized schedules and directed kitchen staff work to promote fast and efficient kitchen operations.

Head Sushi Chef/ Head Kitchen Chef

Koi Kokoro
Islip, NY
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • Responsibilities included managing two kitchens (sushi bar and kitchen.) At this restaurant I had the unique experience of learning every position in the BOH and FOH
  • Check inventory, organize all items in the kitchen/sushi bar, order items needed daily, and maintain cleanliness to keep up with the health code of the restaurant.

Line Cook

California Pizza Kitchen
Flushing, NY
08.2012 - 11.2016
  • Responsibilities include prepping food for service, ticket control, cook menu items cooperating with the entire BOH kitchen staff, and monitoring the freshness of all ingredients.

Line Cook

Cheesecake Factory
Lake Grove, NY
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Prep my station, clean and organize every item and label
  • Cut all necessary items to be used for the day. Cook all food orders cooperating with the staff so all food is out on a timely manner.

Education

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Hotel Management

Jericho High School
Jericho, NY
01-2004

Skills

  • Performance management
  • New business expansion
  • Employee training
  • Customer service
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Leadership qualities

Timeline

Opening Team Member

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
04.2024 - Current

Manager

Gyu-Kaku
08.2021 - 04.2024

Sushi Chef

Koyo
10.2019 - 08.2020

Line Cook, Sous Chef

NetaNYC
10.2018 - 10.2019

Head Sushi Chef/ Head Kitchen Chef

Koi Kokoro
08.2016 - 12.2018

Line Cook

Cheesecake Factory
06.2013 - 06.2015

Line Cook

California Pizza Kitchen
08.2012 - 11.2016

Hotel Management

Jericho High School

Nassau Community College

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