Sebastian Flores
Denver
Summary
Highly experienced culinary professional with proven success in developing creative menus and recipes to attract and retain customers. Skilled in kitchen management and staff supervision, as well as inventory, ordering, and cooking. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality dishes in a methodical manner. Always looking for educational spaces where I can learn and grow my culinary skills. Efficient and excited when offered the opportunity to try new techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SUSHI CHEF
Bamboo Sushi
04.2023 - Current
- Additional Period of Employment June 2021- August 2022
- Facilitated collaboration between teams through regular translation to mitigate conflict as it arises
- Plan, direct, and translate the food preparation and cooking activities for the kitchen and sushi bar
- Coordinate and train the work of kitchen staff
- Recruit staff- including sushi chefs, kitchen prep workers, and cooks
- Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and styles to innovate the efficiency and creativity on the line
- Provides unique experiences to customers through personalized omakases that cater to a wide variety of dietary restrictions and allergies while exceeding expectations
SUSHI CHEF
Hapa Sushi
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Check raw ingredients for maturity or stability for processing and finished products for safety, quality, and nutritional value
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing, and overall presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in a way that exceeds expectations
- Demonstrated new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
- Prepped fish, shellfish and fresh produce items to use in sushi
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to develop new ideas for pairing dishes with sake and cocktails
- Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them in addition to designing special request omakase's that can cater to a wide array of dietary needs/restrictions.
SOUS CHEF
Sushi Ronin
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Kept workstation and area neat and clean to maximize health and safety
- Crafted new sushi rolls with readily available items and customer recommendations
- Delegated tasks and oversaw work performances
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Enhanced team productivity by coordinating staff schedules, ensuring optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
Education
Law And Business
University Del Valle De Mexico
MexicoSkills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Portion and Cost Control
- Dietary Requirements
- Contamination Prevention
- Sushi Preparation
- High-Volume Environments
- Guest Interaction
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Knife Skills
- Visionary Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
SUSHI CHEF
Bamboo Sushi
04.2023 - Current
SOUS CHEF
Sushi Ronin
09.2022 - 01.2023
SUSHI CHEF
Hapa Sushi
06.2020 - 04.2023
Law And Business
University Del Valle De Mexico
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