Yuriko Sakuma
Glendene,AUK
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Productive Barista accustomed delivers excellent customer service while making and serving coffee and specialty beverages. Consistently follows recipe and presentation standards and maintain clean, hygienic workspaces. Familiar with sanitation regulations and dedicated to customer satisfaction.
Skilled pastry chef knowledgeable about recipe development, inventory management and team leadership. Specialties include and desserts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Owner
Craft Cafe
St. Mary's Bay, Auckland
05.2018 - 09.2024
- Developed business plan to open new cafe and secure funding from investors.
- Organized daily operations of cafe, including scheduling staff shifts, ordering supplies, and overseeing food preparation.
- Maintained financial records for the cafe, such as sales figures and profits and losses.
- Reviewed customer feedback surveys to identify areas for improvement in the cafe's offerings or services.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Making great coffee as Barista
- Welcoming beloved guest
Sous Chef, Pastry Chef
Little Sister
Henderson, Auckland
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
Commis Chef
Shaky Isle
New Lynn, Auckland
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, portioning, and presentation specifications.
- Ensured all food was stored properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils, and equipment used for cooking.
- Followed proper plate presentation techniques when serving dishes.
- Maintained a clean working area at all times in compliance with health codes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use to ensure freshness.
Chef De Partie
Bien Japanese Restaurant
Newmarket, Auckland
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
- Making Sushwith high quality standard
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
Cold Larder Cgef
Citizen Park
Kingsland, Auckland
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the larder section, ensuring all food safety regulations were adhered to.
- Restocked supplies of ingredients for use in the kitchen as needed.
- Organized and prepared food items according to recipes, including cutting, slicing, chopping, dicing and marinating.
- Prepared salads, appetizers, cold dishes and desserts for service.
- Ensured that all food served was of the highest quality, freshness and taste.
Sandwich Maker
Little Bread and Butter
Ponsonby, Auckland
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Prepared sandwiches according to customer specifications, including ingredients and condiments.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to food safety regulations.
- Kept records of sandwich orders for inventory purposes.
- Stocked shelves with pre-made sandwiches and other items as needed.
Education
Diploma in Professional Cookery Level5
North Shore International Academy
Auckland, NZ03-2013
International Award in Barista Skills
NZMA
Auckland, NZ11-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese History
Seisen University
Tokyo, Japan03-1999
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Food safety knowledge
- Social Media Marketing
- Customer Retention Strategies
- Employee Scheduling
- POS System Operation
- Sushi making
- Cafe cabinet food knowledge
- High Baking skill
- Coffee making
Languages
English
Professional
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cafe Owner
Craft Cafe
05.2018 - 09.2024
Sous Chef, Pastry Chef
Little Sister
11.2015 - 03.2018
Commis Chef
Shaky Isle
09.2015 - 11.2015
Chef De Partie
Bien Japanese Restaurant
07.2014 - 07.2015
Cold Larder Cgef
Citizen Park
10.2013 - 02.2014
Sandwich Maker
Little Bread and Butter
02.2013 - 10.2013
Diploma in Professional Cookery Level5
North Shore International Academy
International Award in Barista Skills
NZMA
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese History
Seisen University
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