Xiaoyi Liu
25A Hayr Road, Three Kings
Summary
Seasoned Sous Chef specializing in Western cuisine. Successful 5 year record in high-volume kitchens. Career achievements working with head chefs and kitchen staff to meet high standards for taste, presentation and service. Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 5-year background in high-end restaurant industry. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Counter
BiangBiang Sylvia Park
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained stock and replenished workstation products.
- Warmly welcomed customers upon approaching counter and placing orders.
- Professionally answered telephones and responded to customer inquiries.
- Performed arithmetic functions handling cash, close checks and balance register.
Sous Chef
Oppies
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Managed and trained kitchen staff.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Head Chef
Cafe Torte Deli
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Pastry Baker
Cake 4U西点特工
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Set heat and humidity temperatures for proof box.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads.
Education
Bachelor of Architectural
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ2025
Diploma in International Culinary Arts -
Cornell Institute Of Business & Technology
150 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, 101009.2016
Skills
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Quality Assessments
- Menu Planning
- Collaborative Relationships
- Ordering and Requisitions
Timeline
Counter
BiangBiang Sylvia Park
01.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Oppies
06.2017 - 04.2022
Head Chef
Cafe Torte Deli
02.2016 - 06.2017
Pastry Baker
Cake 4U西点特工
06.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Architectural
Auckland University of Technology
Diploma in International Culinary Arts -
Cornell Institute Of Business & Technology
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