Yaya Sahanoho
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Five Guys and Fat Fat African Restaurant and Maintenance work. Proven ability in implementing safety protocols, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in multitasking and heavy lifting, consistently achieving high standards in any line of work while encouraging a collaborative work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Leader
Five Guys
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Trained crew members to ensure efficient food preparation and service
- Trained new staff on procedures and customer service standards in one of the busiest flagship stores
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in stock management
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards and consistency.
- Trained employees as line cooks, cashier and prepping large amounts of produce for everyday restaurant service, both in front of house and back of house as well as using third party delivery services such as uber, DoorDash, Postmates.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
Maintenance Crew Member
Different Perspective
New York, NY
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in maintaining clean, organized work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in light construction duties along side crew memebers
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Maintained safety in the workplace by addressing potential hazards and maintaining a clean work environment..
- Achieved timely completion of repair projects by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact on operations.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
Line Cook Supervisor
Fat Fat African Restaurant
Africa
05.2015 - 2023
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient food preparation and service standards.
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal menus and optimize ingredient usage.
- Assisted with inventory and placing orders to maintain stock of all produce and ingredients.
- Trained new line cooks on menu items and cooking techniques to enhance team performance.
- Upheld strict adherence to recipe specifications, guaranteeing consistency in flavor profiles across multiple service periods.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Driver’s license Class D
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Team player
- Multitasking
- Safety guidelines
- Multilingual
Driver’s license
Class D License
Languages
Mandinka
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Wolof
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Crew Leader
Five Guys
01.2024 - Current
Maintenance Crew Member
Different Perspective
08.2023 - 01.2024
Line Cook Supervisor
Fat Fat African Restaurant
05.2015 - 2023