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Roderick Chavez

North Miami Beach,FL

Summary

Sushi professional with consistent track record of preparing high-quality sushi dishes and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Skilled in menu development and enhancing dining experiences, fostering collaborative kitchen environment. Reliable and adaptable, known for excellent knife skills and creativity in sushi presentations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sushi Chef

OMAKAI Sushi Aventura-Miami, FL
09.2024 - 08.2025

Trained sushi chefs on standards

Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls with precision and consistency

Select clean, cut and portion fish and seafood to quality standards

Cook, season, and prepare sushi rice to traditional specifications

Manage ingredient storage and maintain seafood freshness

Ensure strict food safety, sanitation, andhygiene standards

Create and plate dishes with attention to presentation and detail

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients

Monitor organization and cleanliness

Provide excellent customer service at the sushi bar

Sushi Chef

1 Hotel South Beach-Miami, FL
05.2024 - 09.2024

Trained sushi chefs on standards

Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls with precision and consistency

Select clean, cut and portion fish and seafood to quality standards

Cook, season, and prepare sushi rice to traditional specifications

Manage ingredient storage and maintain seafood freshness

Ensure strict food safety, sanitation, andhygiene standards

Create and plate dishes with attention to presentation and detail.

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients

Experiment with menus and seasonal ingredients when appropriate.

Monitor organization and cleanliness

Provide excellent customer service at the sushi bar

Sous Sushi Chef

Fontainebleau Miami Beach-Miami, FL
11.2022 - 12.2023

Trained sushi chefs on standards

Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls with precision and consistency

Select clean, cut and portion fish and seafood to quality standards

Cook, season, and prepare sushi rice to traditional specifications

Manage ingredient storage and maintain seafood freshness

Ensure strict food safety, sanitation, andhygiene standards

Create and plate dishes with attention to presentation and detail

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients

Experiment with menus and seasonal ingredients when appropriate.

Monitor organization and cleanliness

Responsible for the sushi, sashimi, maki and appetizers every Brunch

Responsible for sushi banquet order

Responsible for the special of the day

Responsible for doing sushi class

Provide excellent customer service at the sushi bar


Sushi Chef

Makoto Bal Harbour-Miami, FL
02.2021 - 10.2022

Trained sushi chefs on standards

Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls with precision and consistency

Select clean, cut and portion fish and seafood to quality standards

Cook, season, and prepare sushi rice to traditional specifications

Manage ingredient storage and maintain seafood freshness

Ensure strict food safety, sanitation, andhygiene standards

Create and plate dishes with attention to presentation and detail

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients

Monitor organization and cleanliness

Provide excellent customer service at the sushi bar

Headr Sushi Chef

St. Regis Bal Harbour-Miami Beach, FL
09.2018 - 03.2020

Trained sushi chefs on standards

Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls with precision and consistency

Select clean, cut and portion fish and seafood to quality standards

Cook, season, and prepare sushi rice to traditional specifications

Manage ingredient storage and maintain seafood freshness

Ensure strict food safety, sanitation, andhygiene standards

Create and plate dishes with attention to presentation and detail

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients

Experiment with menus and seasonal ingredients when appropriate.

Monitor organization and cleanliness

Provide excellent customer service at the sushi bar

Sushi Chef

Makoto Restaurant-Miami Beach, FL
01.2016 - 08.2018

Trained sushi chefs on standards

Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls with precision and consistency

Select clean, cut and portion fish and seafood to quality standards

Cook, season, and prepare sushi rice to traditional specifications

Manage ingredient storage and maintain seafood freshness

Ensure strict food safety, sanitation, andhygiene standards

Create and plate dishes with attention to presentation and detail

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients

Monitor organization and cleanliness

Provide excellent customer service at the sushi bar

Jr. Sous Sushi Chef

Fontainebleau Hotel-Miami Beach, FL
09.2010 - 01.2016

Trained sushi chefs on standards

Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls with precision and consistency

Select clean, cut and portion fish and seafood to quality standards

Cook, season, and prepare sushi rice to traditional specifications

Manage ingredient storage and maintain seafood freshness

Ensure strict food safety, sanitation, andhygiene standards

Create and plate dishes with attention to presentation and detail

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients

Experiment with menus and seasonal ingredients when appropriate.

Monitor organization and cleanliness

Provide excellent customer service at the sushi bar

Cook

Gulf Stream Bath and Tennis Club-Delray Beach, FL
03.2007 - 09.2007
  • Cook and prepared ingredients for the sandwich and salad station.
  • Prepare homemade dressings making sure that every ingredient is fresh and FIFO.
  • Responsible for the freshness of all product
  • Checking the right labels for each item
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the garde manger station

Education

High School Diploma -

Lyceum of Batangas
Batangas, PH
01.1992

High school diploma - undefined

University of Batangas
Batangas City
01.1992

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Batangas Elementary School
Batangas, PH
01.1989

Skills

  • Fish preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Sushi rice preparation
  • Knife skills
  • Knowledge of seafood quality
  • Artistic plating and presentation
  • High sanitation and food safety standards

Certification

Food Handler Certification

Timeline

Sushi Chef

OMAKAI Sushi Aventura-Miami, FL
09.2024 - 08.2025

Sushi Chef

1 Hotel South Beach-Miami, FL
05.2024 - 09.2024

Sous Sushi Chef

Fontainebleau Miami Beach-Miami, FL
11.2022 - 12.2023

Sushi Chef

Makoto Bal Harbour-Miami, FL
02.2021 - 10.2022

Headr Sushi Chef

St. Regis Bal Harbour-Miami Beach, FL
09.2018 - 03.2020

Sushi Chef

Makoto Restaurant-Miami Beach, FL
01.2016 - 08.2018

Jr. Sous Sushi Chef

Fontainebleau Hotel-Miami Beach, FL
09.2010 - 01.2016

Cook

Gulf Stream Bath and Tennis Club-Delray Beach, FL
03.2007 - 09.2007

High school diploma - undefined

University of Batangas

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Batangas Elementary School

High School Diploma -

Lyceum of Batangas