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Julius-john Siguenza

Sushi Chef/Line Chef
Miami

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sushi Chef De Partie

Blade
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Maximized guest satisfaction with timely order completion during peak hours without compromising quality or presentation.
  • Increased restaurant efficiency by training and mentoring junior chefs in proper sushi preparation techniques.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations through the implementation of effective time management and organizational strategies.
  • Played an active role in promoting the restaurant''s brand via social media channels, resulting in increased online visibility and customer engagement.

Sushi Chef

Gekko
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed new recipes for sushi menu.
  • Fish fabrication
  • Sashimi
  • Nigiri
  • Maki

Sushi Cook

Sushi Fly Chicken
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance menu.
  • Nigiri
  • Maki
  • Fish fabrication

Sushi Cook

Makoto
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Maki

Lead Line Cook

Kyu
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • fish fabrication

Executive Chef

Fate
05.2013 - 05.2014

Line Cook

Zuma
03.2012 - 05.2013
  • Fish fabrication
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.

Sushi Chef/Lead Line Cook

Tatu Asian Bar & Grill
09.2010 - 02.2012
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Fish fabrication
  • Wok
  • Grill
  • Maki
  • Nigiri
  • Sauté

Head Sushi Chef/Lead Line Cook

Tatu Asian Bar & Grill Baltimore
08.2010 - 09.2010
  • Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
  • Provided patrons with education on different types of fish and shellfish and helped choose sushi items.
  • Carefully handled various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
  • Undertook Japanese recipes and added innovative ingredients to create dynamic sushi rolls for [Type] restaurant.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Supervised and enhanced work of [Number]-person team producing more than [Number] plates per day.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.

Sushi Cook

RA Sushi
07.2009 - 08.2010

Maki

Sushi Cook/Line Cook

Sushi Room
02.2008 - 07.2009
  • Maki
  • Sauté
  • Grill

Lead Line Cook

Tatu Asian Bar & Grill
01.2006 - 02.2008
  • Wok
  • Sauté
  • Grill
  • garde manger
  • Maki

Garde Manger/Sushi Cook

Mandarin Oriental
11.2004 - 01.2006

Prep Cook

Benihana
02.2002 - 10.2004

Sushi Cook/Line Cook

Opium Garden
01.1999 - 02.2002

Education

GED -

North Miami Senior Adult Education
North Miami, FL
07.2002 - 07.2002

Skills

Opening new venues

Portion and cost control

Guest interaction

Effective communication

Food safety

Fish filleting

Inventory management

Company standards knowledge

Food plating and presentation

Signature dish creation

Forecasting and planning

Timeline

Sushi Chef De Partie

Blade
03.2023 - 05.2023

Sushi Chef

Gekko
08.2022 - 02.2023

Sushi Cook

Sushi Fly Chicken
07.2021 - 07.2022

Sushi Cook

Makoto
03.2017 - 03.2020

Lead Line Cook

Kyu
03.2016 - 03.2017

Executive Chef

Fate
05.2013 - 05.2014

Line Cook

Zuma
03.2012 - 05.2013

Sushi Chef/Lead Line Cook

Tatu Asian Bar & Grill
09.2010 - 02.2012

Head Sushi Chef/Lead Line Cook

Tatu Asian Bar & Grill Baltimore
08.2010 - 09.2010

Sushi Cook

RA Sushi
07.2009 - 08.2010

Sushi Cook/Line Cook

Sushi Room
02.2008 - 07.2009

Lead Line Cook

Tatu Asian Bar & Grill
01.2006 - 02.2008

Garde Manger/Sushi Cook

Mandarin Oriental
11.2004 - 01.2006

GED -

North Miami Senior Adult Education
07.2002 - 07.2002

Prep Cook

Benihana
02.2002 - 10.2004

Sushi Cook/Line Cook

Opium Garden
01.1999 - 02.2002
Julius-john SiguenzaSushi Chef/Line Chef