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Mario Sespadari

Mario Sespadari

San Gabriel,CA

Summary

Skilled Sushi Chef with a proven track record, enhancing dining experiences by creating innovative sushi rolls and sourcing sustainable ingredients. Excelled in fish preparation to create very freshness sushi nigiri & sashimi, fostering team growth, contributing to a positive work culture. Achievements include elevating restaurant reputations and mastering both hard (nigiri & sashimi making) and soft (guest interaction) skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sushi Maker

Taichi Bubble Tea
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managed high-volume orders during peak times, maintaining timely service without compromising quality.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
  • Ensured proper storage of raw fish and seafood ingredients to maintain optimal freshness and taste.
  • Utilized expert knife skills for precise cuts of fish and other ingredients, resulting in consistent presentation across all dishes.
  • Implemented effective cost control measures to reduce waste while maintaining product quality and freshness.

Sushi Chef

Sushi Yume
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Maintained high-quality standards for ingredients by sourcing fresh, sustainable seafood from local suppliers.
  • Supported restaurant growth by developing innovative new sushi roll recipes that garnered positive reviews from patrons.
  • Elevated restaurant reputation with introduction of signature sushi rolls.

Sushi Chef

Octopus Sushi
03.2019 - 05.2021


  • Encouraged positive work culture by fostering a supportive environment where employees felt empowered to learn and grow in their roles.
  • Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.

Sushi Chef

Sushi Express
08.2018 - 03.2019


  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Managed inventory levels for fresh fish and supplies to ensure seamless operations.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.

Skills

  • Fish preparation
  • Nigiri making
  • Sashimi slicing
  • Guest interaction
  • Rolling techniques
  • Plating presentation
  • Recipe adaptation
  • Food preparing, plating, and presentation
  • Sushi rolling

Timeline

Sushi Maker

Taichi Bubble Tea
05.2023 - 12.2024

Sushi Chef

Sushi Yume
05.2021 - 05.2023

Sushi Chef

Octopus Sushi
03.2019 - 05.2021

Sushi Chef

Sushi Express
08.2018 - 03.2019

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