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Gerald Tayde

Gerald Tayde

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dynamic Sushi Chef with a talent for creating beautiful, delicious dishes in a fast-paced restaurant. Smart and driven to work hard, educate patrons and project a pleasant demeanor.

Work History

Sushi Chef

Baku-restaurant
Charlotte, NC
12 2021 - Current
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
  • Demonstrated versatility in the kitchen by preparing various Japanese cuisine dishes beyond sushi, such as sashimi, ramen, and tempura.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
  • Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, leading to consistently high health inspection scores.

Head Sushi Chef

Park Sushi
Charlotte, NC
06 2021 - 12 2021
  • Reduced food waste through careful inventory management and strategic menu planning.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Implemented strict food safety protocols, reducing risk of cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses.
  • Oversaw storage procedures for perishable ingredients, prolonging shelf-life without compromising quality standards.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Actively sought customer feedback to identify opportunities for enhancing overall dining experience.

Head Sushi Chef

Monsoon Asian Grill and Sushi
Mooresville, NC
09 2016 - 10 2019
  • Carefully handled various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Developed innovative sushi recipes, expanding the restaurant''s offerings and attracting new customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious sushi dishes.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
  • Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Sushi Chef

Sushi Guru Sake Bar & Grill
Charlotte, NC
11 2013 - 07 2016
  • Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
  • Demonstrated versatility in the kitchen by preparing various Japanese cuisine dishes beyond sushi, such as sashimi, ramen, and tempura.
  • Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
  • Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, leading to consistently high health inspection scores.
  • Elevated restaurant reputation with introduction of signature sushi rolls.

Busser

Olive Garden
Concord, NC
05 2014 - 12 2014
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Reduced wait times for tables by quickly clearing and resetting them after guests departed.
  • Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.

Education

Associate - Occupational Studies In Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
11.2025

Certificate - Hotel And Restaurant Services

Honorio MC Lopez Technical Institue, INC
06.2010

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Company standards knowledge
  • Guest interaction
  • Fish filleting
  • Effective communication
  • Food inventories
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Sanitation guidelines
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Self-Motivated
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Excellent Communication
  • PPE Compliance
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Sushi Chef

Baku-restaurant
12 2021 - Current

Head Sushi Chef

Park Sushi
06 2021 - 12 2021

Head Sushi Chef

Monsoon Asian Grill and Sushi
09 2016 - 10 2019

Sushi Chef

Sushi Guru Sake Bar & Grill
11 2013 - 07 2016

Busser

Olive Garden
05 2014 - 12 2014

Associate - Occupational Studies In Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Certificate - Hotel And Restaurant Services

Honorio MC Lopez Technical Institue, INC

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