Saw Lah Eh Htoo
Flushing
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
I love Pad Thai
Saint Paul
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Led kitchen operations, overseeing menu creation, food preparation, and quality control. Managed and trained kitchen staff while ensuring efficient service and adherence to health and safety standards. Handled daily procurement of meat, kitchen supplies, and front-of-house items. Communicated regularly with the manager to coordinate operations. During busy periods, answered phones, made reservations in the system, and served customers, ensuring excellent service and a smooth dining experience.
Chef Assistant
Mandalay Kitchen
Saint Paul
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted the head chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.Responsible for cleaning and polishing silverware, ensuring all utensils were ready for service. Occasionally served and located customers, providing excellent customer service. Helped maintain a smooth flow of operations and supported staff during busy service periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mahar Private High School
10th Street, Myaungmya, Myanmar03-2018
Associate of Arts - Music Preformance
CUNY Queensborough Community College
56th Ave, Queens, New YorkSkills
- Menu development
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Kitchen operations
- Customer service
- Food storage
- Time management abilities
- Food plating and presentation
- Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
- LCCI Level 1 and 2: Bookkeeping and Accounting (In 2021)
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) an International honor society for students at two years colleges. (In 2024)
- Friend of Saint Paul College Scholarship (In 2024)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Burmese
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese
Limited
Timeline
Head Chef
I love Pad Thai
02.2024 - 12.2024
Chef Assistant
Mandalay Kitchen
08.2023 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Mahar Private High School
Associate of Arts - Music Preformance
CUNY Queensborough Community College
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