Michael Sakai
Saratoga,CA
Summary
Dedicated food service manager with Five years of experience overseeing staff and operations for Sushi and other simple food. Versatile leader with skills in staff recruitment and leadership, business planning and marketing. Quick-thinker with logical solutions to wide variety of issues in food service. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Catering Manager
Tengu Sushi
San Jose, CA
01.2004 - 10.2023
- Organized and managed the daily operations of the catering department.
- Maintained detailed records of sales, and other financial data.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all areas of operation.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate menu items based on their requirements.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
After School Chess Teacher
Success Chess
Fremont, CA
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented chess instruction plans elemantary school children.
- Instructed students on the basics of chess, including how to set up a board, move pieces, and recognize basic checkmates.
- Demonstrated advanced techniques such as castling, promotion, en passant captures, and pawn structure.
- Created lesson plans that included practice drills, theory lessons, and game analysis.
- Organized tournaments and matches between students to help them gain competitive experience.
- Mentored students in developing strategic thinking skills through analyzing positions from classic games.
- Encouraged critical thinking among students by teaching them endgame principles such as king safety and zugzwang.
- Advised parents on how to support their children's development in chess outside of class time.
- Conducted seminars on topics such as common opening traps or tactics used in middlegames.
- Monitored student performance and offered feedback to support goal achievement.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
- Encouraged students to explore individual learning opportunities to expand knowledge of subject areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film Production
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA05.2004
Skills
- Catering Consultation
- Menu Tastings
- Menu Development
- Staff Supervision
- Food and Beverage Sales
- Food Safety
- Portioning
- Portion Control
- Inventorying Knowledge
Timeline
After School Chess Teacher
Success Chess
09.2009 - 06.2012
Assistant Catering Manager
Tengu Sushi
01.2004 - 10.2023
Associate of Arts - Film Production
San Jose City College
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