Xuliu Tang
Gardena,California
Summary
Dynamic Sushi Chef with a talent for creating beautiful, delicious dishes in a fast-paced restaurant. Smart and driven to work hard, educate patrons and project a pleasant demeanor. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Mitch's Sushi Bar
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with management to create seasonal menu options based on market availability and emerging culinary trends.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
- Ensured a memorable dining experience for guests through anticipating needs, providing recommendations, and addressing any concerns with professionalism.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
Pantry Chef
53 By The Sea
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Improved efficiency within the kitchen environment by proactively anticipating needs of fellow chefs and providing necessary support where needed.
- Excelled under pressure during high-volume service periods while maintaining attention to detail in dish preparation.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas for both cold and hot appetizers, salads, dressings, and garnishes.
Pastry Chef
Panya Bistro & Bakery
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI05.2020
Skills
- Garnishing and Plating
- Sashimi slicing
- Fish selection
- Fish preparation
- Sauce making
- Sushi rolling
- Food plating and presentation
- Sushi Rice Preparation
- Fine Dining
- Nigiri making
- Rice Seasoning
- Rolling techniques
- Knife Skills
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Japanese
Professional Working
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Mitch's Sushi Bar
11.2019 - 11.2023
Pantry Chef
53 By The Sea
07.2018 - 07.2019
Pastry Chef
Panya Bistro & Bakery
06.2015 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Kapiolani Community College
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