Quang Nguyen
Covington,WA
Summary
Dynamic Main Chef with extensive experience at Tam Do Restaurant, excelling in food safety and customer service. Proven ability to customize meals for diverse dietary needs while maintaining strict hygiene protocols. Expert in kitchen management and grilling techniques, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and staff training for optimal kitchen performance.
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
High-performing Chef offering 20 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Main Chef
Tam Do Restaurant
03.2005 - 09.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
Chef Assistant
Saigon Rendezvous
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of orders, improving overall dining experience for guests.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Provided support during special events and catering functions, ensuring consistent quality across all offerings.
Manager of Food Preparation
Saigon Pho and Grill
02.2025 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring consistently high-quality meals and timely service.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen, overseeing staff scheduling, equipment maintenance, and budgeting tasks.
- Monitored food quality during preparation to ensure consistency across all plates served in the establishment.
- Improved food preparation efficiency by streamlining processes and introducing time-saving techniques.
- Implemented health and safety procedures, maintaining a clean and safe work environment for all employees.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback on areas for improvement while recognizing successes along the way.
- Assisted in hiring decisions for kitchen staff, selecting candidates who demonstrated strong culinary skills and a commitment to excellence in their roles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tay Thanh High School
Vietnam09-1994
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Meal preparation
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Manager of Food Preparation
Saigon Pho and Grill
02.2025 - Current
Chef Assistant
Saigon Rendezvous
01.2025 - 02.2025
Main Chef
Tam Do Restaurant
03.2005 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Tay Thanh High School
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