Tung Cuong Nguyen
Belmore
Summary
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Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef, Chef Cook
Nudo Coffee
2023.01 - 2025.05
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
Co-Founder, HR Manager, General Manager
ComeBuy Prague Franchise Company
2018.09 - 2022.10
- Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Secured lucrative partnerships by establishing strong relationships with key industry players.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
- Managed financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining profitability during periods of economic uncertainty.
Sous Chef
Ngon - Vietnamese Modern Cuisine Fresh Bar
2017.07 - 2018.04
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create, develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
Commis Chef and Chef De Parties
Viet Thai - The Cozzy Restaurant
2016.05 - 2017.05
- Enhanced Vietnamese ans Thai culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Played pivotal role in catering special events, ensuring high-quality food and service for up to 200 guests.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
- Mastered a variety of cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, to produce diverse menu items with consistent quality.
Commis Chef
Ranieri's Italian Restaurant
2015.06 - 2016.03
- Start and enhanced Italian culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Kitchen-Hand, Prep Cook , Commis Chef
Texicana Mexico Bistro
2014.05 - 2015.05
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Evolution Hospitality Institute
Prince Centre, L7/8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 20002025-05
No Degree - Business And Administration
University of Science And Life Prague
Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha-Suchdol, Czech Republic2015-04
Skills
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Recipes and menu planning
Timeline
Commis Chef, Chef Cook
Nudo Coffee
2023.01 - 2025.05
Co-Founder, HR Manager, General Manager
ComeBuy Prague Franchise Company
2018.09 - 2022.10
Sous Chef
Ngon - Vietnamese Modern Cuisine Fresh Bar
2017.07 - 2018.04
Commis Chef and Chef De Parties
Viet Thai - The Cozzy Restaurant
2016.05 - 2017.05
Commis Chef
Ranieri's Italian Restaurant
2015.06 - 2016.03
Kitchen-Hand, Prep Cook , Commis Chef
Texicana Mexico Bistro
2014.05 - 2015.05
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Evolution Hospitality Institute
No Degree - Business And Administration
University of Science And Life Prague