MIKIKO ANDO
San Francisco CA 94133
+1 (415) 310 8196
contact@mikikoando.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as Executive Sushi Chef
to continue my journey in the challenging
field of the culinary arts
QUALIFICATION
- Over twenty years of experience in the restaurant
business as manager and chef
- Extensive knowledge of the Japanese European
fusion style cuisine
- Excellent customer service skills
- Great leadership skill to maximize the potential
of others to perform at their best
- Excellent knife skill
- Strong eyes for details
- Quick and efficient
- Great understanding that a clean working
environment, good communication and consistency
leads to customer satisfaction
- Proficient in both Japanese and English language
- Teaching sushi classes to public
EXPERIENCE
| 2005 ~Present : |
YUZU in San Francisco, California USA
Executive Sushi Chef
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- Responsible for all food purchase, preparation
and production, menu development, specifications
and recipes
- Menu planning for special occasion and events
- Hiring, training and supervision of all sushi
bar and kitchen staff
- Development and monitoring of food and labor
budgets
- Development of standard recipes and techniques
for cost efficiency
- Maintaining highest professional food quality
and sanitation standards
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| 2005 ~2007 : |
Delica RF-1 in San Francisco, California USA
Sushi Chef / Prep-Cook |
- Responsible for all sushi preparation and
presentations
- Preparation work for all other menu dishes
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| 1997 ~ 2005 : |
Sushi Chardonnay in San Francisco, California USA
Assistant Sushi Chef |
- Preparation of various types of sushi design
recipes
- Training of new chefs
- Managing food costs
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| 1995 ~1997 : |
Yakiniku House Juban in San Francisco, California USA
Assistant Manager
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- Responsible for all floor operations, including
training and supervision of staff, scheduling
of work hours and insuring customer satisfaction
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| 1983 ~ 1995 : |
Hime Restaurant in San Francisco, California USA
Floor Manager |
- Responsible for all floor operations, including
training and supervision of staff, scheduling
of work hours and insuring customer satisfaction
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EDUCATION
- 2009 : Food Safety Certificate
- 1995 : International Bartender Scho
- 1980 : Indian Villay College
- 1979 : Asahikawa Hokkaido High-school
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