Gina Morales
Sushi Chef
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dynamic Sushi Chef with a talent for creating beautiful, delicious dishes in a fast-paced restaurant. Smart and driven to work hard, educate patrons and project a pleasant demeanor. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Lulu Intl Group
Dubai, UAE
03.2022 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Sushi Chef
JAEU Ramen Bistro
Manila, Philippines
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Sushi Chef
Tsunami Sushi
Beirut, Lebanon
08.2012 - 09.2020
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Restaurant Waitress
Tsunami Sushi
Beirut, Lebanon
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
- Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern Luzon College
Cavite, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Purchasing
Company standards knowledge
Inventory management
Guest interaction
Effective communication
Fish filleting
Food safety
Food plating and presentation
Food inventories
Workflow Optimization
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Lulu Intl Group
03.2022 - Current
Sushi Chef
JAEU Ramen Bistro
05.2021 - 03.2022
Sushi Chef
Tsunami Sushi
08.2012 - 09.2020
Restaurant Waitress
Tsunami Sushi
09.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern Luzon College
04.2001 -