Miguel Delgado
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic 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. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Japanese cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Sushi Roku - Innovative Dining Group
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
- Increased restaurant efficiency by training and mentoring junior chefs in proper sushi preparation techniques.
- 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.
Sous Chef
Hatch Yakitori + Bar
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Enhanced overall restaurant efficiency by streamlining kitchen operations and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Robata Chef
Takami Sushi & Robata Restuarant
12.2015 - 03.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
High School Diploma -
John C Fremont High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2014
Skills
- Portion and Cost Control
- Purchasing
- Fish Preparation
- Food Safety
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Sushi Roku - Innovative Dining Group
10.2022 - 12.2023
Sous Chef
Hatch Yakitori + Bar
04.2018 - 10.2022
Robata Chef
Takami Sushi & Robata Restuarant
12.2015 - 03.2020
Certificate of Achievement - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
High School Diploma -
John C Fremont High School
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