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Xairo Sotomayor

Miami,FL

Summary

Professional sushi chef and former business owner with strong expertise in traditional and contemporary sushi preparation. Experienced in high-pressure environments, kitchen operations management, and maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and cleanliness. Skilled in team collaboration, efficiency, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Highly reliable and committed to continuous growth and professional excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

SUSHI CHEF

SUSHI KONG MIAMI
3000 Coral Way
02.2023 - Current
  • Prepared high-quality sushi dishes using traditional techniques and fresh ingredients.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to adhere to food safety standards.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and efficient workflow during peak hours.
  • Trained new team members on sushi preparation methods and restaurant protocols.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensuring availability of essential ingredients while minimizing waste.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined sushi preparation time and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

INVERSIONES "NEGRO SUSHERO" C.A.

OWNER
Calle Los Caobos, Las Lomas, La Guaira
12.2018 - 02.2023

Creator of my own sushi restaurant, supplier and distributor of merchandise, preparation of my own menu, salads and sauces, marketing, promotions, social networks and costumer service.

EUROBUILDING EXPRESS

SUSHI CHEF
Av. La Armada, Urb. 10 De Marzo, Venezuela
12.2017 - 11.2018

Head chef, sushi chef, menu preparation, decoration of dishes.

OKINAWA SUSHI LONGE

SUSHI CHEF
Carrera 68 N#98 A 76, Bogota, Colombia
11.2016 - 09.2017

Preparation of dishes, wok, food handling, serving and decorating.

TOMODASHI SUSHI BAR

SUSHI CHEF
Caraballeda, La Guaira Venezuela
02.2010 - 04.2016

At "Tomodashi" I learned how to handle all foods, I learned how to make them, tempura sushi, serving and decorating dishes, cutting, chopping, serving costumers, cashiering, and organization of merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

Unidad Educativa Colegio "La Merced"
Av. San Juan De Luz, Caraballeda, La Guaira
07.2009

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling Practices
  • Preservation Methods
  • Japanese Cuisine
  • Sushi rice preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Fish preparation
  • Agility
  • Speed

Timeline

SUSHI CHEF

SUSHI KONG MIAMI
02.2023 - Current

INVERSIONES "NEGRO SUSHERO" C.A.

OWNER
12.2018 - 02.2023

EUROBUILDING EXPRESS

SUSHI CHEF
12.2017 - 11.2018

OKINAWA SUSHI LONGE

SUSHI CHEF
11.2016 - 09.2017

TOMODASHI SUSHI BAR

SUSHI CHEF
02.2010 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

Unidad Educativa Colegio "La Merced"