James Buddie

Head Sushi Chef at Hai Hospitality
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Denver, Colorado, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Sushi Chef
      • Jul 2023 - Present

    • Sushi Chef
      • Sep 2019 - Jul 2023

      Responsible for preparation and production of raw and cooked items of the sushi bar, Well versed in both modern and traditional methods of Japanese food production and seafood fabrication. Consistent output of top quality product in a high volume, fast-paced open kitchen setting averaging $7 million in sales annually.

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sous Chef
      • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

      Alongside the Executive Chef, managed and maintained high standards of quality, presentation, execution, and health standards while conducting an annual sales volume of $2.5 million. Implemented inventory control measures, organized and oversaw banquets of up to 400 people regularly. Alongside the Executive Chef, managed and maintained high standards of quality, presentation, execution, and health standards while conducting an annual sales volume of $2.5 million. Implemented inventory control measures, organized and oversaw banquets of up to 400 people regularly.

    • Assistant Manager
      • Sep 2014 - Aug 2018

      Consistently met and exceeded sales targets by building relationships with clients, outreach, and using negotiation skills to market and sell TV, Internet, VOIP, and cellular services for AT&T's B2C campaign in Central Florida. Conducted interviews, and trained new hires. Responsible for all aspects of the office in the absence of the CEO. Consistently met and exceeded sales targets by building relationships with clients, outreach, and using negotiation skills to market and sell TV, Internet, VOIP, and cellular services for AT&T's B2C campaign in Central Florida. Conducted interviews, and trained new hires. Responsible for all aspects of the office in the absence of the CEO.

    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

      Took over and managed the Central Florida market for T-Mobile's B2B Campaign. Responsible for all facets of the business including: payroll, scheduling, interviewing and onboarding, etc. Managed day to day operations, lead management, logistics, and supported field sales agents. Took over and managed the Central Florida market for T-Mobile's B2B Campaign. Responsible for all facets of the business including: payroll, scheduling, interviewing and onboarding, etc. Managed day to day operations, lead management, logistics, and supported field sales agents.

    • United States
    • Investment Management
    • Purchasing Manager
      • Feb 2014 - Feb 2017

      Developed and implemented purchasing strategies, managed daily purchasing activity and logistics. Negotiated contracts, prices, and timelines for purchases of high-end luxury vehicles across the US. Maintained purchase records and related documentation. Ensured that all procured vehicles met the required standards and specifications of our end users. Developed and implemented purchasing strategies, managed daily purchasing activity and logistics. Negotiated contracts, prices, and timelines for purchases of high-end luxury vehicles across the US. Maintained purchase records and related documentation. Ensured that all procured vehicles met the required standards and specifications of our end users.

Education

  • The Culinary Institute of America
    BPS, Culinary Arts/Management
    2010 - 2012
  • Indian River State College
    General Course Work

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