Syouta Wakisaka
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Well-trained Restaurant Manager promoting 5 years of expertise in food and beverage industry. Passionate leader with know-how to develop positive working environment and improved employee retention. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products and service to customers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Dirt Dog Rainbow
2023.01 - Current
- Reduced average ticket times from 16 minutes to 7 minutes on weekends by improving prep stock, equipment positioning, and cook training.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Tour Caddie and Manager
PGA Tour & JGTO
2020.06 - 2022.10
- Successfully caddied for 2 different players that kept their tour cards over 3 seasons.
- Managed schedules for flights, accommodations, and meal plans while tracking expenses and operating within budgets.
- Ensured optimal atmosphere by playing different roles besides caddying such as translator, mental coach, and physical trainer.
Sushi Cook
Kabuto Edomae Sushi
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Developed and scaled takeout operations from scratch to $2000+ per day to ensure that store would continue to have revenue through pandemic.
- Procured paper goods and supplies to ensure success of take out program.
- Developed and operated in-house reservation system to provide seamless pickup.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
General Store Manager
Dirt Dog Las Vegas Strip
2017.09 - 2019.12
- Controlled labor hours under 25% and inventory costs under 32% through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Set and enforced company performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Oversee all cash handling of operations from register deposits, stocking change, and bank deposits to ensure store P&L is accurate.
- Operated several HR rolls such as scheduling, hiring, training, and performance to improve store performance and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas05.2020
Skills
- Training and Development
- Compliance Requirements
- Safe Work Practices
- Sales Planning
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Strategic Planning
- Food Preparation and Safety
Certification
- ServSafe Manager - Expires 6/19/2028
- SNHD Manager Card - Expires 6/19/2028
- Las Vegas Metro Non-Gaming Work Card - Expires 6/26/2028
Languages
English
Native language
Japanese
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Dirt Dog Rainbow
2023.01 - Current
Tour Caddie and Manager
PGA Tour & JGTO
2020.06 - 2022.10
Sushi Cook
Kabuto Edomae Sushi
2020.01 - 2020.06
General Store Manager
Dirt Dog Las Vegas Strip
2017.09 - 2019.12
Bachelor Of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Nevada Las Vegas
- ServSafe Manager - Expires 6/19/2028
- SNHD Manager Card - Expires 6/19/2028
- Las Vegas Metro Non-Gaming Work Card - Expires 6/26/2028
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