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Byron Qu

Aotea,Porirua

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Owner

Self Employed
Wellington, Wellington
01.2019 - Current
  • Managed store operations, including inventory control, budgeting and staff scheduling.
  • Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while monitoring costs closely.
  • Maintained accurate records of product orders, deliveries and returns.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Coordinated routine responsibilities of staff and allocated resources to meet customer demand.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.

Cafe Owner

Self - Employed
Porirua, Wellington
07.2013 - 12.2018
  • Prepared and cooked food items to customer satisfaction in a timely manner.
  • Ordered appropriate amounts of fresh produce based on expected demand for the day's service.
  • Maintained records of food costs, labor costs, menu prices, and profits and losses from menu items.
  • Assisted in the training of new kitchen staff members on proper safety procedures and techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding safe food handling, storage, and preparation.
  • Developed menus for daily specials based on seasonal ingredients.
  • Organized and maintained cleanliness of kitchen area, utensils, and equipment.
  • Adjusted recipes according to changes in ingredient availability or customer requests.
  • Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.

Cafe Chef

Te Papa
Wellington, Wellington
02.2007 - 06.2013
  • Collaborated with other chefs to create innovative dishes that were both visually appealing and delicious.
  • Prepared and cooked food items to customer satisfaction in a timely manner.
  • Ordered appropriate amounts of fresh produce based on expected demand for the day's service.
  • Maintained records of food costs, labor costs, menu prices, and profits and losses from menu items.
  • Assisted in the training of new kitchen staff members on proper safety procedures and techniques.
  • Displayed creativity when creating new dishes or presentations for customers at special events.
  • Monitored inventory levels of all food supplies and placed orders as necessary.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding safe food handling, storage, and preparation.
  • Developed menus for daily specials based on seasonal ingredients.
  • Troubleshot any problems that arose during meal service including recipe issues or incorrect orders.
  • Worked closely with waitstaff to ensure efficient communication between kitchen and front-of-house operations.
  • Adjusted recipes according to changes in ingredient availability or customer requests.
  • Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.

Education

Dip. Culinary Arts -

Massey University
Wellington

Skills

  • Point of sale systems
  • Performance Analysis
  • Budget Planning
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Cash flow optimization
  • Customer Relations
  • Negotiation
  • Client Service
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Retail Store Owner

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current

Cafe Owner

Self - Employed
07.2013 - 12.2018

Cafe Chef

Te Papa
02.2007 - 06.2013

Dip. Culinary Arts -

Massey University

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