Moe Kuroki
Brookline
Summary
Well-rounded bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in the bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker, comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in guiding guests to find styles of sake they enjoy by storytelling and sharing some sake knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
The Koji Club
Boston
03.2023 - Current
- Provided sake suggestions to guests based on their preferences.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great service to guests.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to make food recommendations.
- Ease guests into enjoying higher-priced beverages with confidence.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
Kitchen Manager
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen
Brookline
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Chef/ Owner
Oisa Ramen
Boston
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Metals
Massachusetts College of Art
Boston, MA05-2005
Skills
- Highly reliable
- Point of sale systems
- Hospitality service expertise
- Service-oriented mindset
- Multilingual in Japanese and English
- Engaging personality
- Safe serving practices
- Able to stand over 8 hours
- Outstanding customer service
- Menu memorization
- Anticipating guest needs
- Menu design
- Staff management
Certification
- Certified Sake Specialist
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
The Koji Club
03.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen
04.2021 - 05.2022
Chef/ Owner
Oisa Ramen
01.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Metals
Massachusetts College of Art
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