Takuya Yamaguchi
Torrance,CA
Summary
Restaurant professional with nearly 20 years of experience in operations, service, and culinary work. Experienced in both front- and back-of-house operations, high-volume service, team leadership, and restaurant openings. Additional background in seafood, vegan cuisine, and sake.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
RICE
Manhattan Beach, California
01.2017 - Current
- Helped launch the restaurant’s second location while continuing to oversee the original location as General Manager.
- Manage a pescatarian concept featuring seafood and vegan dishes, with a strong focus on food quality, consistency, and smooth execution during high-volume service.
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, engaging in front- and back-of-house activities to enhance team performance and service quality.
- Train and support staff across both FOH and BOH to maintain service standards and keep operations running smoothly.
- Step into the kitchen during staffing shortages and help lead demanding services, including busy holiday shifts with a minimal team.
- Collaborated with owner for nearly 10 years to develop restaurant’s service culture and guest loyalty, positively reflected in customer feedback on Yelp and Google.
Opening Chef
Shojin
Culver City, California
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Contributed to successful launch of restaurant as member of opening culinary team.
- Prepared and executed a wide range of high-end vegan dishes, from composed plates to vegan sushi, in a detail-focused kitchen environment.
- Executed precise prep, plating, and presentation to ensure consistent quality and uphold presentation standards.
Manager's Assistant
Fusion Sushi
Manhattan Beach, California
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed high-volume lunch service with a two-person team, requiring constant prioritization, coordination, and efficient execution under tight staffing.
- Acquired hands-on experience in staffing, food preparation, and operational structure essential for maintaining smooth operation with limited resources.
- Joined the restaurant part-time through an offer from a friend who was managing the location and helped run weekday lunch service in a large-scale restaurant operation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Sierra State University
Los Angeles, CA 09.2018 - 12.2018
Skills
- Restaurant Operations
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- High-Volume Service
- FOH & BOH Operations
- Food Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Culinary Experience
- Bartending
Certification
- California RBS Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Timeline
Manager's Assistant
Fusion Sushi
09.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Sierra State University
09.2018 - 12.2018
Opening Chef
Shojin
01.2018 - 12.2018
General Manager
RICE
01.2017 - Current