Joseph Yoon
Summary
Skilled shop foreman familiar with strategies for keeping team members working well and shop operations moving smoothly to achieve demanding targets. Well-versed in employee training, coaching and motivating techniques. Bringing several years of related experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
Lim’s Custom Top & Upholstery
Chantilly
09.2010 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations and workflow in upholstery shop, ensuring smooth production processes.
- Scheduled and assigned tasks to optimize shop productivity.
- Coordinated materials procurement to support timely project completion and meet customer demands.
- Enforced quality control standards for custom upholstery products, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex mechanical issues.
- Provided customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Cook
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Middleburg
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Prepared diverse dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to create daily specials and menu items.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Sous Chef
Chrysalis Vineyards
Aldie
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Developed seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients from surrounding vineyards.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food preparation standards.
- Trained new cooks on kitchen safety and food handling practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to enhance customer dining experience.
- Assisted in catering events, coordinating with clients for menu selections.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
Restaurant Waiter
Clifton General Store
Clifton
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took accurate food and drink orders from customers at tables.
- Delivered meals and beverages promptly, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and reset tables for new guests.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs, responding promptly and acknowledging all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies and checking equipment for proper functioning at the start of shifts.
Education
Centreville Highschool
Centreville, VASkills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Materials procurement
- Cost estimation
- Project scheduling
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Fabrication skills
- Product inspection
- Multitasking Abilities
- Handle materials
- Labor estimation
Languages
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
01.2020 - 04.2020
Sous Chef
Chrysalis Vineyards
02.2017 - 09.2019
Restaurant Waiter
Clifton General Store
03.2014 - 01.2015
Shop Foreman
Lim’s Custom Top & Upholstery
09.2010 - Current
Centreville Highschool