Tuan Linh Nguyen
Southwest London,United Kingdom
Summary
A bilingual professional fluent in both Vietnamese and English, with a strong foundation in communication and organisational skills. Proficient in IT, including MS Office Suite, and equipped with financial expertise through Sage Digital Cloud and ACCA support. Experienced in Bloomberg Market Concepts, Finance Fundamentals, and Spreadsheet Analysis, demonstrating adaptability and the ability to multitask under pressure. Eager university student who looks forward to gain work experience and especially critical criticisms to improve corporate skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sous Chef
Banh Banh – Vietnamese Kitchen
London, United Kingdom
2025.08 - 2026.03
- Supervised kitchen operations for up to 2 covers per service, ensuring dishes were prepared to brand standards and delivered on time, improving service efficiency by 15%.
- Trained and mentored 2 junior chefs and kitchen staffs, reducing errors and enhancing consistency in food quality.
- Managed inventory and supplier relationships, cutting ingredient waste by 30% while maintaining authentic Vietnamese flavors.
- Implemented new prep systems that reduced average cooking times by 8 minutes per dish increasing orders taken per business day by 20 orders whilst also boosting table turnover and revenue.
- Assisted in menu development and seasonal specials, increasing 15% in repeating customer orders.
- Ensured full compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations, passing all inspections with zero violations.
Waiter
UNICUS Café
Hanoi, Vietnam
2023.04 - 2024.10
- Developed deep understanding of menu items and specials, allowing for detailed and accurate descriptions to customers.
- Developed lasting relationships with customers through attentive service and engaging conversation, resulting in 10% increase in repeat business.
- Address and fulfil special needs or preferences of guests with utmost discretion and efficiencies.
- Address any issues or concerns with promptness and sophistication to uphold highest standards of guest satisfaction.
- Proposed new menu item that gained social media publicity, increasing 1,000 followers to the cafe's Instagram profile and increasing total sales per day by 30%.
Marketing and Accounting Intern
PMJSC Ltd
Hanoi, Vietnam
2024.02 - 2024.09
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and trends that could provide insight into operational performance, identifying errors and boosting operations' efficiency, leading to 10% increase in overall sales.
- Analyzed financial statements and created reports to present to stakeholders, resulting in improved decision-making. Also identifying 20% increase in the company's accounts receivables.
- Revised and scrutinized contracts between different businesses and updating contracts when necessary.
- Answering incoming calls, arranging meetings and handling cancellations.
- Scheduling business meetings and directing phone calls appropriately.
Education
GCSEs -
British Vietnamese International School of Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam 2021.01 - 2022.01
A-Levels -
British Vietnamese International School of Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam 2023.09 - 2025.08
Skills
- Bilingual professional fluent in Vietnamese and English with strong communication and organizational skills
- IT Literate: MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Proficient in IT and financial analysis, showcasing adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Team collaboration, time-management to maximize efficiency
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy drumming and was part of a band in Hanoi, Vietnam., I enjoy listening to music and podcasts., I enjoy participating in outdoor activities, going to the gym and boxing., I love attending events, shows and exhibitions., I have a keen interest in groupwork, where the experience always open new horizons for me and allows me to consider various points of view.
Affiliations
- Boxing
- Drumming
- Exercising
- Listening to music and podcasts
Accomplishments
- Student ambassador for A-Level Psychology.
- Team leader of debate team at British Vietnamese International School Hanoi.
- Member of a financial research case study related to A-Level Business Studies.
Certification
- Sage Digital Cloud Financial Skills - supported by ACCA.
- Bloomberg Market Concepts.
- Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals.
- Bloomberg Spreadsheet Analysis.
Languages
English
Native
Vietnamese
Native
Timeline
Sous Chef
Banh Banh – Vietnamese Kitchen
2025.08 - 2026.03
Marketing and Accounting Intern
PMJSC Ltd
2024.02 - 2024.09
A-Levels -
British Vietnamese International School of Hanoi
2023.09 - 2025.08
Waiter
UNICUS Café
2023.04 - 2024.10
GCSEs -
British Vietnamese International School of Hanoi
2021.01 - 2022.01