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
Miami Florida
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
Miami Beach, FL
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)
Miami Beach, FL
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
Miami, Florida
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