Xing Dong
New Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Japanese cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Nobu Downtown
New York, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
Sushi Chef
Morimoto
New York, NY
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Head Sushi Chef & Owner
Sushiting Japanese Restaurant
Columbus, OH
10.2007 - 10.2017
- Provided patrons with education on different types of fish and
shellfish and helped choose sushi items. - Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options
- Carefully handled various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Under took Japanese recipes and added innovative ingredients to create dynamic sushi rolls for the restaurant.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best
ingredients. - Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time. Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH09.2005
Skills
- Portion Sizes
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Sushi & Rice Preparation
- Guest Engagement
- Japanese Cuisine
- Food Safety Precautions & Contamination Prevention
- High-Volume Environments
- Restaurant Operation
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Company Standards Knowledge
- Purchasing
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Nobu Downtown
01.2020 - Current
Sushi Chef
Morimoto
01.2019 - 12.2019
Head Sushi Chef & Owner
Sushiting Japanese Restaurant
10.2007 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Columbus State Community College