Ryan Toyozaki
Hilo,HI
Summary
Culinary professional with proven expertise in managing high-volume kitchen operations. Strong leadership skills in staff supervision, inventory control, and adherence to food safety regulations. Consistently delivers efficient service and maintains high standards of food quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Zippy's Restaurants
Hilo, Hawaii
12.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient high-volume meal production, quality and food safety standards.
- Manage inventory by assisting with supply ordering, receiving deliveries, monitoring stock levels, rotating stock, and ensuring proper food storage.
- Address customer concerns promptly and professionally ensuring a positive guest experience and maintaining high service standards.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized work areas in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.
- Recognized for building strong relationships and fostering a supportive team culture where employees feel respected, valued and encouraged to succeed.
General Manager
Restaurant Osaka
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Promoted to General Manager from line cook due to strong performance and reliability.
- Oversaw back of house operations, optimizing meal preparation and kitchen organization.
- Prepared and coordinated a variety of menu items while maintaining recipe consistency and quality standards.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies, ensuring proper food storage and minimizing waste.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with food safety standards.
- Oversaw kitchen staff and coordinated daily tasks.
Sous Chef
Na Lima Lani Catering
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Assisted with food preparation and production for catered events including weddings private events and community vendor events.
- Prepared a variety of hot and cold menu items while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with a small culinary team to coordinate food production and ensure events ran efficiently.
- Adapted to changing event needs by managing event setup, temporary kitchen operations, food service, and cleanup in on-site and off-site environments.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Culinary Arts
Hawaii Community College
05-2015
Hawaii Food Handler Certification
Skills
- High-volume meal production
- Food safety
- Kitchen and restaurant management
- Inventory control
- Staff scheduling
- Commercial kitchen equipment operation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Zippy's Restaurants
12.2023 - Current
General Manager
Restaurant Osaka
07.2018 - 12.2023
Sous Chef
Na Lima Lani Catering
07.2016 - 07.2019
Certificate of Achievement - Culinary Arts
Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Food Handler Certification