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Yoko Taira

Yoko Taira

Summary

Restaurant management professional skilled in streamlining operations and elevating dining experiences. Known for driving team collaboration and fostering results-driven environment. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving business needs. Expertise in staff training, customer service, and operational efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Staff

Imami Ginza
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Company Overview: Selling exquisite liquors and glassware

Manager

Yayoi Japanese Restaurant
08.2019 - 02.2025
  • Led team to exceed sales targets through effective training and employee engagement.
  • Developed and implemented customer service initiatives that improved satisfaction ratings significantly.
  • Implemented cost control measures, optimizing inventory management and reducing waste.

Assistant Manager

Hotto Motto
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Monitored inventory levels, optimizing stock management processes for cost-effectiveness.

Waitress

Cafe Oratnek
12.2017 - 04.2019
  • Developed efficient workflows to enhance order preparation and service speed.

Educator

Little Sprout Early Education
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Observed and assessed children's progress, tailoring activities to support individual learning needs.

Waitress

Sushi studio
05.2014 - 03.2018
  • Mentored new staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Educator

Heritage House Mosman Childcare & Early Learning Centre
07.2016 - 12.2016

Wine steward & waitress

Gentil H Tokyo
10.2013 - 12.2013
  • Company Overview: Japan (It has received two stars in the Michelin)

Full time employee / Chief (Wine steward & Waitress & Bartender & Barista)

ANA INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL TOKYO
04.2006 - 10.2013
  • Company Overview: a five-star hotel
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Education

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Australian Pacific College
12.2019

English for Teaching Younger Learners

International House Sydney
01.2018

Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care

SELC Career College
12.2017

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care

SELC Career College
12.2016

Sociology

University of Kanto Gakuin
03.2006

Skills

  • International Kikisakeshi (Japanese sake Expert)
  • Wine expert (sommelier)
  • Bartender expert
  • Certificate of Diploma in Hospitality Management
  • Certificate of Certificate III In Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Certificate of Diploma In Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Dress in Kimono by myself

Timeline

Sales Staff - Imami Ginza
04.2025 - 06.2025
Manager - Yayoi Japanese Restaurant
08.2019 - 02.2025
Assistant Manager - Hotto Motto
07.2018 - 08.2019
Waitress - Cafe Oratnek
12.2017 - 04.2019
Educator - Little Sprout Early Education
07.2016 - 06.2018
Educator - Heritage House Mosman Childcare & Early Learning Centre
07.2016 - 12.2016
Waitress - Sushi studio
05.2014 - 03.2018
Wine steward & waitress - Gentil H Tokyo
10.2013 - 12.2013
Full time employee / Chief (Wine steward & Waitress & Bartender & Barista) - ANA INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL TOKYO
04.2006 - 10.2013
International House Sydney - , English for Teaching Younger Learners
SELC Career College - Diploma, Early Childhood Education and Care
SELC Career College - Certificate III, Early Childhood Education and Care
University of Kanto Gakuin - , Sociology
Australian Pacific College - Diploma, Hospitality Management
Yoko Taira