Eliseo Angel Velasquez Vega
London,Brent
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in kitchen management, cost reduction, and food spoilage prevention. Demonstrates an engaging leadership style, fostering employee training and development while ensuring efficient payroll and scheduling. Adept at forecasting and planning, with a strong focus on empathetic listening and motivational encouragement to drive team performance. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving operational excellence in the culinary industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Senior Sous Sushi Chef
Sexy Fish
London, Berkley Square
2025.10 - 2026.02
- Prepared traditional Japanese sushi dishes to enhance customer experience.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency through streamlined ingredient prep processes.
- Specialised in sashimi slicing techniques, resulted in visually appealing presentations.
- Maintained highest level of cleanliness for food safety standards compliance.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
Sushi Chef
Me London
London , Holborn
2025.05 - 2025.10
- Performed regular maintenance on kitchen equipment to avoid any service disruptions.
- Streamlined work stations setup process, improved overall productivity.
- Prepared traditional Japanese sushi dishes to enhance customer experience.
- Managed inventory, ensured fresh and quality ingredients at all times.
- Assured consistent presentation standards by meticulous plating of each dish.
Sushi Chef
Murasaki Ltd
Maida Vale, City of Westminster
2024.12 - 2025.04
- Showcased deep understanding of diverse seafood varieties used in sushi making.
- Maintained highest level of cleanliness for food safety standards compliance.
- Streamlined work stations setup process, improved overall productivity.
- Confidently interacted with multicultural team in high pressure environments.
Head chef
Robata Izakaya Soho
London, City of Westminster
2023.12 - 2024.12
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
- Assisted restaurant manager in cost control strategies implementation.
- Established strong rapport with team members through effective communication skills.
- Delivered consistently tasty meals by adhering to recipe instructions.
- Instituted rotation system to minimise food waste.
Head Chef
Michiko Sushino
London, Brent
2022.05 - 2023.11
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
- Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
- Arranged regular equipment maintenance and servicing, maintaining functional kitchen machinery.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.
Sushi Chef
Notting Hill Fish Shop
London, Royal Kensington and Chelsea
2021.03 - 2022.09
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery.
Sushi Chef
Akira at Japan House
London, Royal Kensington and Chelsea
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Applied specialist knowledge in Japanese cuisine, demonstrating expertise in correct cutting of fish and sashimi presentation.
- Confidently interacted with multicultural team in high pressure environments.
- Adhered to and upheld legal compliance and hygiene regulations across food storage, preparation and presentation.
Chef
Pot and Rice
London, Kensington and Chelsea
2020.01 - 2021.03
- Monitored kitchen staff and environments to ensure appropriate safety procedures were implemented.
- Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new kitchen staff to establish solid workforce.
Chef
Bullgogi
London, City of Westminster
2019.03 - 2019.12
- Preparing sauces, selecting ingredients, storing food, maintaining supplies.
- Ensuring kitchen is clean and tidy at any time.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
Skills
- Forecasting and planning
- Food spoilage prevention
- Employee training and development
- Cost reduction
- Kitchen management
- Empathetic listening
- Motivational encouragement
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Fluent
A1
Spanish
Native
Timeline
Senior Sous Sushi Chef
Sexy Fish
2025.10 - 2026.02
Sushi Chef
Me London
2025.05 - 2025.10
Sushi Chef
Murasaki Ltd
2024.12 - 2025.04
Head chef
Robata Izakaya Soho
2023.12 - 2024.12
Head Chef
Michiko Sushino
2022.05 - 2023.11
Sushi Chef
Akira at Japan House
2022.01 - 2022.05
Sushi Chef
Notting Hill Fish Shop
2021.03 - 2022.09
Chef
Pot and Rice
2020.01 - 2021.03
Chef
Bullgogi
2019.03 - 2019.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Engineer in Tropical Crops with emphasis in Tropical Crops
Universidad Rafael Landivar
2016.01 - 2019.02
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Engineer in Tropical Crops with emphasis in Tropical Crops
Universidad Rafael Landivar
Guatemala 2016.01 - 2019.02
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Certification
Health and Safety Level 3
HACCP
Food Allergen Awareness
COSHH