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Desired Job Title
Sous chef Senior Sous Sushi ChefHead chefHead Sushi ChefWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: London, GB
Open to relocation: Yes
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Eliseo Angel Velasquez Vega
London
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Summary
I'm a reliable and enthusiastic person who's willing to learn all the time. I love to deal with customers and always try to be kind and respectful with everyone. Just give me a chance, you will not regret it.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous chef
Lilibets
Berkeley Square, London
08.2026 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service delivery.
- Trained junior chefs in culinary techniques, safety standards, and kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to streamline service flow and enhance guest experiences.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize waste while ensuring availability of key ingredients.
- Oversaw food quality control processes to maintain high standards in presentation and taste.
Sous chef
Roka
Charlotte Street, London
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained junior cooks on food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Coordinated inventory management, minimizing waste through efficient stock rotation.
- Oversaw daily food preparation, maintaining consistency in portion sizes and presentation standards.
- Oversaw daily food preparation, maintaining consistency in portion sizes and presentation standards.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Senior Sous Sushi Chef
Sexy Fish
Berkeley Square
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Crafted authentic sushi dishes using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients.
- Trained junior chefs on sushi preparation and presentation standards to enhance team performance.
- Developed new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients to attract diverse clientele.
- Ensured proper food safety and sanitation practices were followed in daily operations.
- Adapted quickly to shifting business needs during peak times, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
Sushi Chef
Me London
Strand
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Achieved high levels of customer loyalty, with many patrons returning for personalized service and culinary consistency.
- Supported front-of-house staff during busy periods by efficiently executing orders according to guest specifications.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, leading to consistently high health inspection scores.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, leading to consistently high health inspection scores.
Sushi Chef
Murasaki
Maida Vale
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared and presented a variety of sushi dishes using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained junior staff in sushi preparation techniques, enhancing overall kitchen efficiency and skill level.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Head chef
Robata Izakaya Soho
Old Compton, London
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Designed innovative seasonal menus reflecting authentic Japanese cuisine.
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards were consistently met.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to minimize waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance dining experience through effective communication of menu offerings.
Head chef
Michiko Sushino
Queens Park
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Designed visually appealing plated presentations that enhanced both taste appeal and overall dining experience for patrons.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, enhancing food preparation efficiency and reducing waste through optimized workflows.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments, managing stock levels effectively to minimize shortages and overages in the kitchen.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Sushi Chef
Notting Hill Fish Shop(Schmaltz Ltd)
London
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Cutting Whole Fishes into Fillets to then get Sakus.
- Knowledge cutting Nigiri and Sashimi.
- Knowledge of makis (Futomaki, Uramaki, Hosomaki, Temaki).
- Knife Skills.
- Checking and ordering stocks.
- Personnel Management.
Sushi Chef
Akira at Japan House
London
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Fish Filleting
- Nigiri
- Sashimi
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Demonstrated versatility in the kitchen by preparing various Japanese cuisine dishes beyond sushi, such as sashimi, ramen, and tempura.
Chef De Partie
Pot and Rice
London
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Preparing all the meat to marinate.
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
Chef
Bullgogi
London
03.2019 - 12.2019
- I've been working at the tempura section at this time and after a few months I jumped in the hot section, this was my first job where I could say I learnt a lot and this place gave me the feeling of working in the kitchen, I'm very proactive and I love the rush.
Skills
- Kind
- Resolving Complaints
- Hard-worker
- Team Leadership
- Respectful
- Responsable
Certification
- Health and Safety Level 3 Training - 2023
- COSHH Training - 2023
- Allergens
- Fire extinguisher
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Sous chef
Lilibets
08.2026 - Current
Sous chef
Roka
02.2026 - 07.2026
Senior Sous Sushi Chef
Sexy Fish
09.2025 - 02.2026
Sushi Chef
Me London
05.2025 - 10.2025
Sushi Chef
Murasaki
12.2024 - 04.2025
Head chef
Robata Izakaya Soho
12.2023 - 12.2024
Head chef
Michiko Sushino
05.2022 - 11.2023
Sushi Chef
Akira at Japan House
01.2022 - 08.2022
Sushi Chef
Notting Hill Fish Shop(Schmaltz Ltd)
03.2021 - 09.2022
Chef De Partie
Pot and Rice
01.2020 - 03.2021
Chef
Bullgogi
03.2019 - 12.2019