Chef
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Total years of experience :17 years, 4 Months
Responsible for taking care of our top VIP guests and In-house Guest at Bab Al Yam Restaurant; maintains and achieves a high standard of food quality, preparation, and production as specified work in accordance with the Head Chef’s instructions; prepares and cooks food in the live station and inside the kitchen as well for the ala carte menu; responsible for checking the mis en place and stock movement while ensuring minimum kitchen wastage; takes care of the records of food, chiller and freezer temperature and reports any maintenance issues to the Head Chef; ensures that commis chefs maintain high standards of personal hygiene, clean uniform and overall camaraderie; ensures that health and safety at work regulations in accordance with HACCP
• Demi Chef de Partie- Burj Al Arab (7 Star Hotel, World's Tallest Atrium), Dubai, UAE (November 24, 2013 - present)
• Responsible for taking care of our top VIP guests and In-house Guest at Bab Al Yam Restaurant; maintains and achieves a high standard of food quality, preparation, and production as specified work in accordance with the Head Chef's instructions; prepares and cooks food in the live station and inside the kitchen as well for the ala carte menu; responsible for checking the mis en place and stock movement while ensuring minimum kitchen wastage; takes care of the records of food, chiller and freezer temperature and reports any maintenance issues to the Head Chef; ensures that commis chefs maintain high standards of personal hygiene, clean uniform and overall camaraderie; ensures that health and safety at work regulations in accordance with HACCP
• Commis Chef 1- JW Marriott Marquis Dubai (World's Tallest Hotel), UAE (September 5, 2012 - October 5, 2013)
* Part of the Opening Team for JW Marriott Marquis Dubai; responsible for preparing mis en place and the food to be served to the guests for coffee breaks and functions where I get to serve and interact with our guests in a prompt and efficient manner; supports and assists the chef de cuisine and sous chef in maintaining high cuisine standards for function guests as well as delegates; assists the chefs in ensuring that food is prepared and served to the guests on time; ensures that health and safety standards are upheld in the kitchen; helps the chef de cuisine avoid the spoilage or wastage of the food; assists the rest of the team in ensuring that the kitchen is clean at all times.
• Commis Chef 2- NOBU Restaurant, Atlantis The Palm, Jumeirah, UAE (November 10, 2010 - August 31, 2012)
* Responsible for preparing mis en place and the food to be served to the guests in a prompt and efficient manner; supports and assists the chef de cuisine and sous chef in maintaining high cuisine standards for function guests as well as delegates; assists the chefs in ensuring that food is prepared and served to the guests on time; ensures that health and safety standards are upheld in the kitchen; helps the chef de cuisine avoid the spoilage or wastage of the food; assists the rest of the team in ensuring that the kitchen is clean at all times.
• Commis Chef 3- NOBU Restaurant, Atlantis The Palm, Jumeirah, UAE (January 10, 2010 - October 31, 2010)
• Responsible for the designated station: preparing mis en place and the food to be served to the guests in a prompt and efficient manner
• Cross-Training - Central Pastry and Bakery, Atlantis The Palm, Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates (June 10 - July 12, 2009)
• Provided assistance in making deserts, pastries, cakes, garnishes, baking cakes, breads, and rolls; helped out in the Banquet during functions.
• Food and Beverage Attendant - KALEIDOSCOPE Restaurant, Atlantis The Palm, Jumeirah, UAE (August 18, 2008 - January 5, 2010)
• Part of the Opening Team for Atlantis the Palm; assisted guests; monitored and attended to guests' needs; took beverage orders and served food and drinks; handled guests' requests and complaints; ascertained cleanliness of areas.
• Junior Assistant Manager - MANGO (retail store), SM Megamall; Shangri-la Plaza Mall; and Trinoma Mall, Philippines (May 21, 2007 - December 21, 2007)
• Part of the Opening Team for MANGO Trinoma Mall; supported the store manager and the team; assisted the store manager in planning measures in order to meet the monthly sales target; monitored the evolution of sales and customer service; carried out all the administrative duties with regard to personnel, maintenance, cash desk, and the like; closed out the sale, till procedure, and payment; responsible for opening and / or closing the store; promoted and offered options for purchase to customers; organized clothes displayed in the section; maintained and monitored the image of the store (cleanliness, order, displays, etc.); responsible for receiving, inventories and confirmation of boxes / shipments from Spain and/or from other branches.
• Food Attendant / In-Store Trainor - BURGOO American Bar and Restaurant, SM The Block Mall, Philippines (October 19, 2006 - January 18, 2007)
• Part of the Opening Team for Burgoo American Bar and Restaurant, SM The Block Mall; received and assisted guests; monitored and attended to the guests' needs; took orders and served food and drinks; handled guests' requests and complaints; ascertained cleanliness of areas; monitored staffs' duties and performance; provided assistance to colleagues; responsible for training / assisting the trainees or new staffs; responsible for mailing and distributing postcards to our prospective and / or regular guests in certain place.
• Food Attendant / Receptionist - MANDARIN ORIENTAL Cafe & Deli, Gateway Mall, Philippines (March 9, 2006 - September 30, 2006)
• Received and assisted guests; monitored and attended to the guests' needs; took orders and served food and drinks; prepared some food and drinks; handled guests' requests and complaints; ascertained cleanliness of areas; provided assistance to colleagues.
Trainings Attended:
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management Siena College of Q.C., 2001 - 2005
St. James College of Q.C., 1996 - 2000
St. James College of Q.C., 1993 - 1996
Philippine Institute of Quezon City, 1990 - 1993