Summary
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Work History
Education
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TUTUILA SATAUA

Manistee

Summary

A detail-focused chef with 10+ years of experience supervising a staff of workers and overseeing the preparation of meals with efficiency and high quality. Committed to bringing growth and boosting the company’s reputation while building solid working relationships with staff members and management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

The Golden Stag
11.2024 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
  • Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
  • Mentored junior chefs and provided constructive feedback for professional growth.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.

Head Chef

Paradise Restaurant & Pizza
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Head Chef with effective kitchen management resulting in a smooth kitchen operation
  • Trained and mentored new kitchen staff members in proper food preparation, storage and use of equipment
  • Managed the pizza station to ensure food safety standards are adhered to
  • Implemented innovative ideas resulting in the development of new dishes
  • Maintained a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Line Cook

Long Horn Steakhouse
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Prepared high-quality food such as appetizers and dinner entrees in a timely manner
  • Followed restaurant recipes and food presentation guidelines
  • Assisted in completing the preparation and storage of ingredients while reducing food waste
  • Adhered to food safety and sanitation standards

Operations Assistant

Breakers Point Co.
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Assisted the Operations Manager with overseeing the daily operations of two restaurants
  • Participated in the development of new processes and best practices for the back of house operations
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of recipes and procedures to reduce food waste and improve inventory control
  • Assisted with training of new staff members in proper food preparation, storage, use of equipment, sanitation and safety
  • Assisted Operations Manager with ordering inventory and working with various vendors

Education

High School - General Education

Samoana High School
01.2015

Skills

  • Strong problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Quality Control Knowledge
  • Food Safety Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
  • Menu Development

Certification

Food Safety

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

The Golden Stag
11.2024 - Current

Head Chef

Paradise Restaurant & Pizza
05.2023 - 08.2023

Line Cook

Long Horn Steakhouse
06.2022 - 12.2022

Operations Assistant

Breakers Point Co.
01.2019 - 04.2021

High School - General Education

Samoana High School