Richard Kuk
Columbia,SC
Summary
High-energy employee that cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth. With extensive experience in front of house and back of house operations and proven ability to cut costs and decrease staff turnover; a true food-service professional 15 years experience A demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management and customer service skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Sales Support Admin
US Foods
Columbia, SC
12.2024 - Current
- Processing new item requests for sellers
- Ensured assortment health by following the NIR process (1 in 1 out)
- Resolved product complaints and coordinated with vendors to ensure timely processing of billbacks
- Processed billbacks for multiple vendors, ensuring accurate reconciliation and resolution
- Pulled a variety of reports including: Excess and Spoils, Master DWO 1 in 1 out list, 30 60 90 report for slow moving or dead products, updated the flash delas and E&O flyers
- Submitting requests to PIM team to get product number created which included gathering information from vendors.
SALES COORDINATOR
US Foods
Columbia, SC
01.2022 - Current
- Supported sales team and customers through effective administrative assistance, enhancing communication across sales-related departments.
- Managed schedules and coordinated meetings while facilitating internal and external communications for seamless operations.
- Collaborated with senior sales staff and representatives to deliver prompt service, contributing to overall sales performance.
HEAD CHEF - KITCHEN MANAGER
SakiTumi Sushi Bar & Grill
Columbia, SC
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Monitored restaurant operations and took action to maintain food quality and service standards.
- Led sushi classes for groups of 2-50, enhancing culinary skills and customer engagement.
- Resolved problems and concerns, ensuring satisfaction of all parties involved.
HEAD CHEF - KITCHEN MANAGER
Tako Sushi
Columbia, SC
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Surpassed $2 million in annual sales during tenure
- Youngest head chef at 25
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
World Class Tae Kwon Do
Greenville, SC
01.2004 - 01.2008
Education
College - Computer Science
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC12-2012
High School -
Eastside High School
Greenville, SC12-2007
Skills
- Sous
- Prism
- Tandem
- Bistro
- Sigma
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Casis
- Enterprise Product Search
- PIM
Accomplishments
Junior Olympian, 4x State Champion - Tae Kwon Do
Timeline
Product Sales Support Admin
US Foods
12.2024 - Current
SALES COORDINATOR
US Foods
01.2022 - Current
HEAD CHEF - KITCHEN MANAGER
Tako Sushi
01.2013 - 01.2015
HEAD CHEF - KITCHEN MANAGER
SakiTumi Sushi Bar & Grill
01.2010 - 01.2022
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
World Class Tae Kwon Do
01.2004 - 01.2008
College - Computer Science
Midlands Technical College
High School -
Eastside High School