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Work History
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Overviewofexperience
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HERU WIYANTO

Wellard,Australia

Summary

Accomplished Training Manager at Advanced Fresh Concepts Pty Ltd., with a proven track record in culinary expertise and team management. Spearheaded national training programs, enhancing franchisees and the management team's skills, knowledge, and product quality. Excelled in product development and food safety management, driving innovation and operational excellence across multiple roles. Demonstrates leadership and technical training prowess, ensuring high standards and profitability.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Manager

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pty Ltd.
01.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing national training programs to empower franchisees and staff with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional sushi experiences
  • Leads initiatives in product development, ensuring innovative, high-quality offerings that align with market trends
  • Ensures consistency in operational standards, food safety, and product quality across the franchise network while fostering growth and innovation in the grab-and-go sushi market
  • Collaborated with department heads to design effective learning strategies that support organizational goals.
  • Coordinated with managers to identify skill or knowledge gaps and implement training needs.

Project Supervisor NSW & ACT

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pty Ltd.
06.2016 - 12.2016

Responsible for overseeing the operational performance of 52 franchise and corporate stores across New South Wales (NSW) and 6 stores in the Australian Capital Territory (NT)

Project Supervisor WA & NT

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pty Ltd.
06.2013 - 06.2016

Responsible for overseeing the operational performance of 32 franchise and corporate stores across Western Australia (WA) and 4 stores in the Northern Territory (NT)

  • Lead and manage the performance of 6 stores operations (both corporate and franchises)
  • Opening of new stores
  • Responsible for implementing new systems (i.e
  • Food safety, WHS), policies and procedures as part of the operations manual
  • New franchise set up training, and existing franchise assessment and training delivery
  • Mentor in-store teams as a role model
  • Training and development of Franchisees and Sushi Kiosk Leader
  • Recruitment, on-boarding and training
  • Stock Management
  • Franchise support on operational and financial KPI’s to increase profitability of the business

Sushi Chef

UMI Sushi & Bar
Sydney, Australia
09.2012 - 05.2013

Chef de Partie (CDP)

Mizuya Japanese Restaurant
NSW, Australia
08.2011 - 09.2012

Sous Chef

Sushi Goi Japanese Restaurant
Coogee Beach
02.2011 - 07.2011

Head Chef

De’Sushi Japanese restaurant
Surabaya, Indonesia
07.2010 - 02.2011

Sushi Chef

Ito Japanese restaurant
Surabaya, Indonesia
11.2008 - 07.2010

Head Chef

KOI Japanese Restaurant
Philadelphia, USA
01.2006 - 03.2008
  • Planning Designing menus for the restaurant, which may include new, seasonal or existing dishes
  • Calculating costs and liaising with suppliers
  • Directing kitchen operations and managing kitchen staff
  • Overseeing the food preparation, cooking, and cleaning processes
  • Delegating tasks and resolving issues as they arise
  • Ensuring compliance with hygiene and health and safety regulations
  • Liaising with the restaurant manager and owner to ensure operations run smoothly
  • Ensuring all ingredients are fresh and meet quality standards

Sushi Chef

KISSO Japanese Restaurant
Philadelphia, USA
07.2005 - 12.2005

Kitchen Chef & Sushi Chef

KOI Japanese Restaurant
Philadelphia, USA
03.2003 - 06.2005

Kitchen Assistant

Hikaru Japanese Restaurant
Philadelphia, USA
01.2002 - 02.2003

Kitchen Assistant

Adam’s Café
Philadelphia, USA
01.2000 - 12.2001

Education

Bachelor of Management -

University of Surabaya
Indonesia
12.1999

Certificate III in Hospitality - Catering Operations

09.2012

Advanced of Diploma - Accounting

03.2013

Food Safety Supervisor -

NSW
08.2027

On-the-job Training Techniques -

03.2016

High Risk Work - Forklift Trucks

08.2028

Skills

  • Culinary expertise
  • Menu planning
  • Product development
  • Technical training
  • Process evaluations
  • Team management
  • Order control
  • Food safety management

References

  • Arata Taniguchi, Former Head Chef of Mizuya Japanese Restaurant, aratamanchef@gmail.com, 0413293494
  • Sam Low, Head Chef of Mariners on the Waterfront Hotel, 0401322993
  • Leo Park, Owners of KOI Japanese Restaurant, 604 N. 2nd ST., Philadelphia, USA, (1) 267-2052427

Overviewofexperience

Highly experienced sushi chef with over 20 years of expertise in the hospitality industry, both domestically and internationally. Accomplished in crafting high-quality sushi and Japanese hot foods at reduced costs without compromising taste or quality. Trained by Japanese chefs in various esteemed restaurants, ensuring adherence to traditional techniques, food quality standards, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in preparing innovative, customer-focused menus with harmonious flavor combinations to enhance dining experiences. Operating efficiently in high-pressure environments to produce visually appealing, delicious, and healthy dishes at scale within tight deadlines. Leading teams in upholding culinary excellence and operational efficiency.

Timeline

Training Manager

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pty Ltd.
01.2017 - Current

Project Supervisor NSW & ACT

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pty Ltd.
06.2016 - 12.2016

Project Supervisor WA & NT

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pty Ltd.
06.2013 - 06.2016

Sushi Chef

UMI Sushi & Bar
09.2012 - 05.2013

Chef de Partie (CDP)

Mizuya Japanese Restaurant
08.2011 - 09.2012

Sous Chef

Sushi Goi Japanese Restaurant
02.2011 - 07.2011

Head Chef

De’Sushi Japanese restaurant
07.2010 - 02.2011

Sushi Chef

Ito Japanese restaurant
11.2008 - 07.2010

Head Chef

KOI Japanese Restaurant
01.2006 - 03.2008

Sushi Chef

KISSO Japanese Restaurant
07.2005 - 12.2005

Kitchen Chef & Sushi Chef

KOI Japanese Restaurant
03.2003 - 06.2005

Kitchen Assistant

Hikaru Japanese Restaurant
01.2002 - 02.2003

Kitchen Assistant

Adam’s Café
01.2000 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Management -

University of Surabaya

Certificate III in Hospitality - Catering Operations

Advanced of Diploma - Accounting

Food Safety Supervisor -

On-the-job Training Techniques -

High Risk Work - Forklift Trucks

HERU WIYANTO