Tony Ngo
Oakland,CA
Summary
Experienced Chef with a decade in fine dining, specializing in meal planning and nutrition. Expertise in creating personalized menus that accommodate dietary restrictions while emphasizing fresh, local ingredients. Proven track record of developing innovative dishes from scratch that consistently exceed client expectations. Committed to delivering healthy and diverse culinary experiences tailored to individual preferences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
Private Client
Los Gatos, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked dinner on-site two to three days weekly for family of four, accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Maintained an organized kitchen while sourcing fresh, farm-to-table ingredients.
- Emphasized health-conscious, flavorful meals tailored to dietary preferences.
- Family loves Southern, Mexican, Italian, and American cuisine.
Chef
Saucy Oakland
10.2019 - Current
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
- Understanding the importance of farm to table and working with local vendors and farmers market to gather quality ingredients.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
- Catered private events at clients resident
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Catering events from 10 guest to over 300 guests.
Private Chef
Kuiadore LLC
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly
- Work with menu planning for a family of 2 with occasional nieces and nephew (age 5-7) that visit
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery.
- Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates including school age kids
- Prepare weekly lunches and snacks for nieces and nephews; i.e grilled cheese sandwiches, protein bars, pizza, chex mix, popcorn chicken, smoothies, fruits bars
- Plan small dinners, less than 10 guest, includes kids
Kitchen Manager
Ozumo SF
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
Server
Ozumo Concepts International
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Manager
Kakui Sushi
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Menu planning
- Nutritional analysis
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety
- Budget management
- Event catering
- Client relationship management
Skills
- Marketing Tactics
Timeline
Private Chef
Private Client
04.2025 - Current
Private Chef
Kuiadore LLC
03.2023 - 03.2025
Chef
Saucy Oakland
10.2019 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Ozumo SF
10.2015 - 06.2019
Server
Ozumo Concepts International
01.2014 - 10.2015
Manager
Kakui Sushi
01.2010 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
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