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Natwadee Sangmanee (Oak)

Santa Clarita

Summary

Highly accomplished Hospitality Leader with over 20 years of expertise spanning luxury hotel operations and successful business entrepreneurship. Building on my foundation as an award-winning Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Valencia, I took on the challenge of becoming a Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ franchise owner. I established the restaurant from the ground up, overseeing every aspect from kitchen operations to front-of-house management, and successfully operated it for over a decade. This entrepreneurial experience, combined with my most recent role as Assistant F&B Manager at Beverly Wilshire (A Four Seasons Hotel), has sharpened my skills in financial management, crisis leadership, and luxury service standards. I am a dedicated leader with a proven ability to manage teams of 30+ staff while ensuring operational excellence and an exceptional guest experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Food and Beverage Assistant Manager

Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills A Four Seasons Hotel
Beverly Hills
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed daily food and beverage operations for luxury hotel guests.
  • Oversaw staff training and development for optimal service delivery.
  • Coordinated inventory management and procurement of supplies.

• Oversee daily operations for the Room Service department within an ultra-luxury hotel environment, ensuring seamless service delivery in accordance with Four Seasons' world-class standards.

• Provide dedicated coaching and mentorship to staff members to enhance customer service skills and operational performance.

• Collaborate with culinary and front-of the house teams to ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all food and beverage orders delivered to guest rooms.

  • Maintained excellent communication between front-of-house staff and back-of-house staff in order to provide efficient service throughout the entire dining experience.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding meal quality or service issues in a timely manner while ensuring satisfaction is achieved.

Owner/ General Manager

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Valencia
10.2013 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw all aspects of daily restaurant operations, including organizing and supervising shifts.
  • Managed staff recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of restaurant employees.
  • Ensured high standards of customer service and handled customer queries and complaints.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Managed the restaurant's budget and financial planning, including preparing P&L statements, balance sheets, and tax documents.
  • Implemented and maintained quality control during meal production.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies to attract more customers.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors and selected reliable suppliers.
  • Monitored and managed inventory levels.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll processing, and record-keeping.
  • Ensure with discretion and maintain their proper organization.

Sous Chef

Hyatt Regency Valencia
Valencia
05.2008 - 12.2012
  • Hired, trained, and supervised kitchen staff; established work schedules and assessed staff performance.
  • Led the kitchen team during the Executive Chef's absence, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Guided and supervised junior kitchen staff during food preparation.
  • Maintained a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Line Cook

Hyatt Regency Valencia
Valencia
05.2006 - 05.2008
  • Prepared food and set up necessary supplies for service.
  • Worked all line stations, including cold appetizers, stove, and grill.
  • Used specialized kitchen tools to prepare essential ingredients.
  • Created finished dishes for restaurant service.
  • Cooked and prepared dishes for banquet functions serving 10 to 400 participants throughout the year.
  • Worked various shifts, including opening breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service orders, and closing shifts, catering to restaurant and hotel guests.
  • Supported the kitchen team under the guidance of the Head Chef.
  • Cleaned and maintained a sanitized work environment.

Line Cook Trainee

Grand Lux Cafe
Beverly Hills
01.2006 - 03.2006
  • Prepared meals by weighing, measuring, mixing, and prepping ingredients according to recipes.
  • Cooked meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients by steaming, grilling, broiling, or frying.
  • Checked food and ingredients for freshness to ensure quality.
  • Arranged and garnished dishes for presentation.
  • Worked efficiently under pressure and within time limits.
  • Ensured the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils were cleaned and maintained properly.

Education

Associate of Art - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Kasetsart University
Bangkok, Thailand

High School Diploma -

Wattana Wittaya Academy
Bangkok, Thailand

Skills

  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Strong Leadership Qualities
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Ability to Perform Effectively Under Pressure
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Former Franchise Owner / General Manager
  • Sous Chef
  • Menu development
  • Inventory management
  • Staff training
  • Cost and Quality control
  • Customer relationship management
  • Leadership skills
  • Team coordination
  • Labor management
  • Staff recruitment

References

  • Aki Yamaguchi, Reins International USA (Gyu-Kaku), 310-869-3717, aki@reins-usa.com
  • Remy By, Reins International (Gyu-Kaku), 562-595-2157, remy.by@reins-usa.com
  • Chef Rolf Rothen, Executive Chef, 661-965-1617, rrothen1@icloud.com
  • Raymond Canal, Schulte Hospitality, 760-712-8555, r_canal@hotmail.com

Timeline

Food and Beverage Assistant Manager

Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills A Four Seasons Hotel
11.2024 - 04.2025

Owner/ General Manager

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
10.2013 - 06.2024

Sous Chef

Hyatt Regency Valencia
05.2008 - 12.2012

Line Cook

Hyatt Regency Valencia
05.2006 - 05.2008

Line Cook Trainee

Grand Lux Cafe
01.2006 - 03.2006

Associate of Art - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Kasetsart University

High School Diploma -

Wattana Wittaya Academy
Natwadee Sangmanee (Oak)