Michael Hyun-Soo Pak
Jersey City
Summary
Professional culinary leader with passion for creating exceptional dining experiences. Skilled in menu development, kitchen management, and staff training. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to meet changing demands.
Guest services with strong focus on delivering exceptional experiences and resolving issues efficiently. Skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and multitasking, with knack for building rapport and maintaining high standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sushi Chef
Jane Street Capital (Restaurant Associates), NY
NY
04.2025 - Current
- New Sushi Opening/Operations/Renovations
- Create Menu
- Inventory Prep Fish and other items for sushi ingredients
- Train Sushi Apprentices/BOH Cooks
- Manage BOH staff
- Prepare and complete catering orders
- Guest interaction
- Restaurant ambassador
- Quality control
Executive Sushi Chef
Legends, NY
NY
02.2024 - Current
- New Sushi Opening/Operations/Renovations
- Create Menu
- Inventory Prep Fish and other items for sushi ingredients
- Train Sushi Apprentices/BOH Cooks
- Manage BOH staff
- Interact with guests
- Prepare and complete catering orders
- Restaurant Ambassador
- Culinary Consultant
Executive Sushi Chef
Nami Sushi, NY
NY
03.2023 - 01.2024
- New Sushi Opening/Operations/Renovations
- Create Menu
- Inventory Prep Fish and other items for sushi ingredients
- Train Sushi Apprentices/BOH Cooks
- Manage BOH staff
- Guest interaction
- Restaurant Ambassador
Executive Sushi Chef
Trackside Grill and Sushi, PA
PA
08.2021 - 03.2023
- New Sushi Opening/Operations/Renovations
- Create Menu
- Inventory Prep Fish and other items for sushi ingredients
- Train Sushi Apprentices/BOH Cooks
- Manage BOH staff
- Interact with guests
- Prepare and complete catering orders
Head Sushi Chef
Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, FL
FL
09.2018 - 05.2020
- New Sushi Opening/Operations/Renovations
- Head Chef, took lead in making and timing orders
- Check inventory of supplies for the restaurant
- Created new menu for kitchen and sushi
- Prep Fish and other items for sushi ingredients
- Make weekly schedule according to hotel forecast
- Train Sushi Apprentices/BOH Cooks
General Manager
Momo Yaki Japanese Restaurant, FL
FL
01.2010 - 01.2017
- New Sushi Opening/Operations/Renovations
- Coordinated the operations of the restaurant from opening to closing
- Advertisement advisor
- Check employee’s duties for the day
- Restaurant Ambassador
General Manager
Ichiban Sushi, FL
FL
10.2007 - 12.2010
- Control opening and closing of business each day
- Check employee’s duties for the day
- Check inventory of supplies for the restaurant
- Responsible for paying accounts with check or cash
- Managed inventory and ordered
- Restaurant Ambassador
Education
High School Diploma -
Buchholz High School
Gainesville, FL05-2001
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
- Public relations
- Public speaking talent
- Team leadership
- Customer relations
- Administrative skills
- Quality management
- Problem resolution
- Strategy development
- Staff training
- General security
- CCTV surveillance
- Conflict de-escalation
- Threat assessment
Certification
NY Food Protection
Manager Servsafe
Culinary Skills and Techniques
NY Guard
Florida Fire Fighter 1 (Expired)
Florida Emergency Vehicle Operator (Expired)
Timeline
Executive Sushi Chef
Jane Street Capital (Restaurant Associates), NY
04.2025 - Current
Executive Sushi Chef
Legends, NY
02.2024 - Current
Executive Sushi Chef
Nami Sushi, NY
03.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Sushi Chef
Trackside Grill and Sushi, PA
08.2021 - 03.2023
Head Sushi Chef
Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, FL
09.2018 - 05.2020
General Manager
Momo Yaki Japanese Restaurant, FL
01.2010 - 01.2017
General Manager
Ichiban Sushi, FL
10.2007 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Buchholz High School