Lamin Khaing
Ankeny,IA
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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Innovative Culinary professional offering 13 years of expertise preparing sushi, sauces and various kinds of fish in high-volume restaurants. Well-trained and versed in mentoring junior team members in culinary techniques and best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Sushi Chef
Sushi Bay 17
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Sushi Chef
Sonoda’s Sushi
12.2012 - 12.2014
Sushi Chef
Sushi Den,Denver,CO
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Head Sushi Chef and Restaurant Owner
Tokayo Sushi &Ramen
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided patrons with education on different types of fish and shellfish and helped choose sushi items.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- 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 restaurant
Head Sushi Chef
Wasabi Ankeny
10.2020 - Current
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Carefully handled various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi ad sashimi.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi and sashimi.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Education
Bachelor Of Science -
Sittway University
Sittway,Rakhine State,Myanmar04.2014
Skills
- Company standards knowledge
- Sushi rolling
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Performance assessments
- Sanitation guidelines
- Budgeting
- Food plating and presentation
- Fine-dining expertise
- Recipes and menu planning
Certification
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
Languages
English
Professional Working
Burmese
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Sushi Chef
Wasabi Ankeny
10.2020 - Current
Head Sushi Chef and Restaurant Owner
Tokayo Sushi &Ramen
12.2018 - 09.2020
Head Sushi Chef
Sushi Bay 17
01.2015 - 11.2018
Sushi Chef
Sonoda’s Sushi
12.2012 - 12.2014
Sushi Chef
Sushi Den,Denver,CO
01.2010 - 11.2012
Bachelor Of Science -
Sittway University
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