JOHNSTON ROTT
LAS VEGAS,NV
Summary
Experienced with hibachi-style cooking and interactive dining experiences. Utilizes culinary skills and showmanship to engage and delight patrons. Knowledge of maintaining high standards in food safety, preparation, and guest satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hibachi Chef
Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse
7315 S Rainbow Blvd # 100
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked hibachi dishes using traditional grilling techniques.
- Engaged diners with entertaining cooking presentations to enhance dining experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality, visually appealing hibachi meals in a timely manner.
- Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Hibachi Chef
Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodle at Ramparts Casino
221 N Rampart Blvd
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality, visually appealing hibachi meals in a timely manner.
- Engaged diners with entertaining cooking presentations to enhance dining experience.
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards during meal preparation and service.
- Prepared and cooked hibachi dishes using traditional grilling techniques.
- Adjusted gas and electric grills to specified temperatures for quality food output.
- Adapted to changing menus and special requests to meet customer preferences.
Hibachi HeadChef
Sushi Cafe Hibachi Grill
237 North Stephanie St, #J
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Developed and executed innovative menu items, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to streamline service and improve guest satisfaction.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Negotiated with vendors for better pricing, improving profit margins without compromising on ingredient quality.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked
Hibachi Headchef
Sapporo Revolving Japanese Steakhouse
5760 Centennial Center Blvd # 110
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed innovative menu items enhancing guest satisfaction and dining experience.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring efficient food preparation and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained new team members on culinary techniques and kitchen operations for skill development.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, improving service speed during peak hours while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitored food presentation and plating techniques, ensuring aesthetic appeal aligned with restaurant brand standards.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
Education
GED
Micronesia, PNI Skills
- Customer engagement
- Knife skills
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Grilling expertise
- Sauce preparation
- Portion control
- Temperature control
- Ingredient selection
- Cooking safety
- Japanese cuisine
- Teppanyaki techniques
- Quick-learning
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team player
- Cleaning and organization
- Multitasking and organization
- Safe food handling
- Meat preparation
Timeline
Hibachi Chef
Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse
03.2025 - Current
Hibachi HeadChef
Sushi Cafe Hibachi Grill
08.2021 - 12.2024
Hibachi Chef
Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodle at Ramparts Casino
01.2021 - 08.2025
Hibachi Headchef
Sapporo Revolving Japanese Steakhouse
03.2018 - 01.2021
GED