Summary
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Ruben Hill

Head Sushi Chef/Omakase Chef
Miami,FL

Summary

Master Sushi Chef with experience in all varieties of sushi environments, specializing in high-end Omakase. Passionate about Japanese food and culture. Success-driven and creative driving force. Proven experience in creating successful concepts.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Omakase Lead Chef

Gold Standard Sushi
03.2023 - Current

Curated and led service for a $165, 12 person Omakase counter. Daily rotating menu of 14-15 courses.


Built strong reputation as a top Omakase destination in Miami. As a result, we were featured in Miami New Times and have maintained 5/5 reviews on multiple platforms.

Lead Omakase Chef

Kissaki
01.2022 - 03.2023

Creative direction for rotating $200 Omakase Menu.


Designed menu items to help generate profit from slow-moving product.


Creation of Training Materials.


P & L analysis regarding food costs, waste, staffing.



Sushi Sous Chef

Plan Do See (Azabu)
03.2020 - 10.2021

Overseeing Sushi component of main restaurant as well as working with Michelin-level chefs The Den.


Team management and guidance.


Introduction of new menu ideas and plating styles to reflect a more traditional, high-end concept.

Sushi Chef

Hiyakawa
02.2019 - 03.2020

Worked under veteran Japanese chefs Masa Komatsu and Shuji Hiyakawa.


"Omotenashi" style service for $200/pp, 12 course Omakase.

Skills

Team Management

Plating and Presentation

Recipes and Menu Planning

Cost Control

Concept Development

Timeline

Omakase Lead Chef

Gold Standard Sushi
03.2023 - Current

Lead Omakase Chef

Kissaki
01.2022 - 03.2023

Sushi Sous Chef

Plan Do See (Azabu)
03.2020 - 10.2021

Sushi Chef

Hiyakawa
02.2019 - 03.2020
Ruben HillHead Sushi Chef/Omakase Chef