Ganesh Karki
Summary
Experienced and motivated hospitality professional with 4 years of success as a restaurant manager at Yossix and other traditional Izakaya-style restaurants in Japan. Nearly 7 years of combined experience in cooking and customer service, providing high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences in fast-paced environments. Currently a cook at Sushi On Fire in Australia, showcasing strong kitchen management, teamwork, and service excellence. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and further professional growth in the Australian hospitality industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook and Customer Service
Sukiya Co., Ltd
Kamikebukuro, Tokyo
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Prepared a variety of Japanese meals following strict safety, hygiene, and quality standards in a busy kitchen environment.
- Delivered prompt and courteous customer service, took orders, and ensured customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the store including kitchen, dining area, and food prep zones.
- Supported administrative and operational tasks including stock control, processing receipts, and assisting with daily store operations and inventory management.
- Contributed to the smooth functioning of the store by multitasking across front-of-house and back-of-house duties.
Front Desk Sales/Customer Service Representative
Moriyama Ryokan Co.,Ltd
Gero, Gifu
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Handled front desk operations including guest check-in/check-out, room bookings, and addressing guest queries or concerns.
- Delivered high-level customer service to both domestic and international guests at a traditional Japanese ryokan (inn).
- Ensured a smooth and culturally respectful experience for guests, maintaining high hospitality standards.
Restaurant Manager I Cook & Customer Service
Yossix Food Co.Ltd.
Nagoya, Japan
11.2019 - 10.2023
- Managed the overall operations of a busy Japanese restaurant, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and excellent customer service by working as a Restaurant Manager.
- Created and maintained the staff roster, managing shift schedules, leave planning, and workload balance.
- Responsible for hiring and training new staff, conducting interviews, and ensuring all team members met performance and hygiene standards.
- Led inventory management, ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing wastage through efficient use of resources.
- Prepared and served a variety of Japanese dishes, especially sushi, maintaining quality, consistency, and food safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with local health and safety regulations, regularly monitoring kitchen and service areas.
- Handled customer service issues, resolving complaints and maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction.
- Took full responsibility for sales tracking and daily revenue reporting, including overall sales calculations, cost control, and budgeting.
- Contributed to menu planning and promotional activities, helping grow customer base and increase profitability.
Cook & Chef
Sushi on fire
Narellan town centre
12.2023 - Current
- Ensuring all the ingredients and final products are fresh.
- Maintain the standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
- Maintain and follow safe and fair working environment within the kitchen area.
- Cooking food with various ingredients in various utensils or grillers.
- Prepare ingredients like chopping and cutting to be used in cooking.
- Ensure all the food and other items are stored properly.
- Check quality of ingredients.
Education
Degree of Associate of Arts - The Title of Specialist in the field of Foreign Language
Sunshine college
Tokyo3 2018
Diploma - japanese Language and Culture
Sunshine college
Tokyo3 2016
Bachelor's - Business Management
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu1 2015
Skills
Expertise in sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine
Food preparation and cooking of sushi and Japanese cuisine
Knowledge of Australian food safety and hygiene standards
Ingredient quality control and freshness checking
Knife skills and efficient ingredient preparation
Inventory monitoring and stock storage
Time management in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Team collaboration and kitchen coordination
Maintaining a safe and clean kitchen workspace
Kitchen operations and time management
Food safety and hygiene compliance
Team collaboration and communication
Adaptability in a high-pressure environment
Hobbies and Interests
- Exploring different places
- Travelling
References
- Xun Zheng1, Restaurant Manager
- 04421169136, sushionfire2570@gmail.com
- Shreya Acharya, Registered Nurse
- 0411102341, Shreyarnsh @hotmail.com
Personal Information
Timeline
Cook & Chef
Sushi on fire
12.2023 - Current
Restaurant Manager I Cook & Customer Service
Yossix Food Co.Ltd.
11.2019 - 10.2023
Front Desk Sales/Customer Service Representative
Moriyama Ryokan Co.,Ltd
04.2018 - 05.2019
Cook and Customer Service
Sukiya Co., Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2018
Degree of Associate of Arts - The Title of Specialist in the field of Foreign Language
Sunshine college
Diploma - japanese Language and Culture
Sunshine college
Bachelor's - Business Management
Tribhuvan University