Daquan Arez
New Milford,NJ
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with all types of cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets, and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Sushi Chef
TGI Fridays
Hackensack, New Jersey
03.2022 - Current
- Undertook Japanese recipes and added innovative ingredients to create dynamic sushi rolls for Krispy Rice.
- Carefully handled various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Line Cook
TGI Fridays
Hackensack, NJ
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
To-Go Specialist
TGI Fridays
Hackensack, NJ
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Handled proper storage and rotation of TGI Friday's products and supplies.
Server Shift Leader
TGI Fridays
Hackensack, NJ
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
- Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
- Trained new waitstaff personnel, providing rapid onboarding processes to integrate additional team members quickly.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate restaurant goals such as upselling certain items, addressing product availability issues and other communication concerns.
Server
Papi's Cuban & Caribbean Grill
Stockbridge, GA
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Cook
Kabab Paradise
Radolph, NJ
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Barista
Starbucks
Emerson, NJ
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Kitchen Manager
Juicy Platters
Hackensack, NJ
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining accuracy.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Gordon Youth Challenge Academy
Augusta, GA06.2015
Skills
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Standards Compliance
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Kitchen Preparation
- Health Code Requirements
- Proper Storage Procedures
Timeline
Head Sushi Chef
TGI Fridays
03.2022 - Current
To-Go Specialist
TGI Fridays
10.2021 - 03.2022
Line Cook
TGI Fridays
08.2021 - Current
Server Shift Leader
TGI Fridays
07.2021 - 10.2021
Server
Papi's Cuban & Caribbean Grill
06.2020 - 04.2021
Cook
Kabab Paradise
08.2019 - 02.2020
Barista
Starbucks
02.2019 - 07.2019
Kitchen Manager
Juicy Platters
06.2015 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Fort Gordon Youth Challenge Academy
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