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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

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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