Kiyomi Deneb

Japanese Fine Dining/ Sushi

Chef - Blue Wasabi - Dickson City, Pennsylvania

(2009-01 - 2010-12)

Japanese Fine Dining/ Sushi

• creating specials
• VIP accommodations
• all food prep work

Chef/kitchen manager - The Martini Bar - Scranton, Pennsylvania

(2011-01 - 2013-12)

• Creating menu for new bar & grill
• all kitchen ordering and inventory
• daily food prep work
• changing menu seasonally
• skillfully utilizing food budget

Chef - Angelo's - Dunmore, Pennsylvania

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

Italian Fine Dining

• dinner specials
• making VIP accommodations
• food prep work
• bartending
• preparation for private parties of up to 30ppl +
• servicing all guests
• coursing tables
• ample wine knowledge and table side presentation

Craft Bartender - Meriweither's Restaurant - Portland, Oregon

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

• Opening, closing side work
• food prep work
• daily juicing lemons, limes, and oranges for bar juices
• collecting garden items from rooftop garden for bar service
• setting tables
• bartending
• mixing service cocktails for waitstaff's tables
• waiting on bar, and bar tables
• making a point to restock bar for the dinner shift
• stocking alcohol
• making menu recommendations

Bartender - Market Street Bar & Grill - Scranton, Pennsylvania

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

• food prep work
• setting up for private parties
• waiting on bar tables
• bartending (and all bar backing)
• mixing service cocktails for waitstaff's tables
• making a point to restock all goods for the next shift
• stocking alcohol
• making menu recommendations

Chef - Varia at The Main - Norfolk, Virginia

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Food preparation for line
• all kitchen cleaning and restock
• food safety
• executing all kitchen tasks under pressure in high volume kitchen
• specialized orders for catering menus

Bar Supervisor - SKYBAR - Virginia Beach, Virginia

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• managed daily bar operations
• leading staff
• ensuring top-notch customer service
• controlling and accounting for inventory
• maintaining quality and safety standards
• essentially running the bar smoothly
• handling everything from staff training and scheduling to cash handling
• stock rotation
• resolving issues to ensure profitability and a great guest experience

Restaurant Supervisor & Events Captain - Solete Restaurant & Oceanfront Sheraton - Virginia Beach, Virginia

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Planning, organizing, and overseeing all aspects of events like weddings, galas, and meetings
• coordinating clients, staff (culinary, service), vendors, and logistics (layout, menu, budget) to ensure smooth execution and exceptional guest experiences
• acting as the main point of contact from booking to breakdown

North Pocono High School (2002-01 - 2006-12)

Videography - Art Institute of NYC (2007-01 - 2008-12)