Isaiah Badua
Mililani Town,HI
Summary
Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Roy's hawaii kai
Honolulu, Hawaii
04.2020 - Current
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
Executive Chef
Eating House 1849
Kapolei, HI
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Utilized local, fresh food products to support local economies and showcase community support.
Lead Line Cook
Roy's Koolina
Kapolei, Hawaii
08.2009 - 08.2017
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Improved employee performance by providing constructive suggestions and encouragement.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Pearl City, HI
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Line Cook
HMS host
Honolulu, HI
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI05-2010
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Cost control
- Employee training
- Recipe creation
- Supplier collaboration
- Staff scheduling
- Restaurant operations
- Special events
- Seafood preparation
- Food purchasing
- Sous vide techniques
- Kitchen management
- Safe food handling
- Forecasting and planning
- Food handler certification
- Kitchen operations oversight
- Coaching and mentoring
Affiliations
- judo and jujitsu
- fishing
- diving
Accomplishments
- 2021 hale' aina gold best restaurant
Certification
- food handler certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Chef
Roy's hawaii kai
04.2020 - Current
Executive Chef
Eating House 1849
08.2017 - 02.2019
Lead Line Cook
Roy's Koolina
08.2009 - 08.2017
Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
05.2009 - 08.2009
Line Cook
HMS host
06.2008 - 09.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Leeward Community College
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