Pong Duangboupha
Clovis,CA
Summary
Dynamic chef with expertise in menu design, inventory management, and kitchen operations. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and optimize team performance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Chef
B&K Asian Kitchen
Fresno, California
11.1990 - 10.2025
- Designed and optimized menu items to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Supervised kitchen staff in daily meal preparation and food service.
- Trained new cooks on kitchen procedures and best practices.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and freshness.
- Managed kitchen operations during peak service hours efficiently.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients consistently.
- Implemented cost-control measures to minimize waste in food production.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Owner/Chef
Thai Fusion Bar And Grill
Clovis, California
05.2005 - 08.2016
- Managed daily operations of a vibrant Thai fusion dining establishment.
- Developed and updated menus featuring unique Thai culinary creations.
- Designed marketing strategies to attract diverse clientele to the restaurant.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
Rowan High School
China Grove, NC06-1990
Skills
- Menu design
- Inventory management
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety compliance
- Culinary training
- Customer service
- Event hosting
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Profit and loss
- Business planning
- Social media control
Languages
Fluent in Thai and Laos
Professional
Timeline
Owner/Chef
Thai Fusion Bar And Grill
05.2005 - 08.2016
Owner/Chef
B&K Asian Kitchen
11.1990 - 10.2025
Rowan High School