Minji Choi
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
With over seven years in professional kitchens and a year in the Korean-New Zealand inbound travel industry. I bring a unique blend of precision, organization, and customer care. Experienced in managing bookings, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring smooth travel operations, I thrive on creating well-planned, memorable journeys. As a passionate traveler, fluent in English and Korean, I aim to combine cultural insight and meticulous planning to deliver outstanding service in every client interaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
U&I TOUR
Penrose, New Zealand
02.2025 - Current
- Managed the booking of hotels, coaches, and attractions to streamline travel operations.
- Coordinated with travel guides to ensure seamless travel experiences.
- Processed remittances to hotels, attractions, and coaches upon payment completion.
- Prepared invoices following payment to maintain seamless financial operations.
Chef de Partie
Ahi. Commercial Bay
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Managing service
- Prep and ordering for the garnish section.
- Seafood, garnish, and larder section lunch and dinner service.
- Prep and ordering for fish, garnish, and larder section.
- Breakfast service
Chef de Partie
Botswana Butchery
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Larder, pastry, oven, and seafood section lunch and dinner service
- Prep for all sections, including seafood filleting.
- Joined as an opening member and experienced setting up menus and stations.
Demi Chef de Partie
Kingi Hotel Britomart
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2022 - 12.2022
- In charge of the Wok station (preparation, ordering, and service).
- Preparation and setting up for the breakfast buffet.
- Ordering ingredients from Bidfood, Chevallier, and Fresh Connection.
Commis Chef
Park Hyatt Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Managing service and prep in the Piccolo and Pastry sections.
- Managing orders for the Piccolo and Pastry sections.
- Responsible for starting and maintaining the fire for the grill during service.
- Training new staff in the Piccolo section.
- Assisting in making pasta.
Commis Chef
SO Hotel Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Preparation and setting up for the breakfast buffet.
- Ordering ingredients from Bidfood, Chevalier, and Fresh Connection.
Commi Chef
Baduzzi
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Managing service and prep in the Piccolo and Pastry sections.
- Managing orders for the Piccolo and Pastry sections.
- Responsible for starting and maintaining the fire for the grill during service.
- Training new staff in the Piccolo section.
- Assisting in making pasta.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary, Minor in Business Management
Auckland University of Technology
01.2018
Skills
- Operations management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Basic Amadeus skills
- Reservations management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Hard worker
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Effective team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professional knife skills
- Meat slicing expertise
- Proficient wok techniques
Certification
Amadeus: How to operate the Amadeus GDS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
U&I TOUR
02.2025 - Current
Chef de Partie
Ahi. Commercial Bay
03.2024 - 02.2025
Chef de Partie
Botswana Butchery
12.2022 - 02.2024
Demi Chef de Partie
Kingi Hotel Britomart
01.2022 - 12.2022
Commis Chef
Park Hyatt Auckland
12.2019 - 06.2021
Commis Chef
SO Hotel Auckland
02.2019 - 11.2019
Commi Chef
Baduzzi
01.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary, Minor in Business Management
Auckland University of Technology
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