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Jonas De la Cruz, Head Chef

Jonas De la Cruz

Head Chef·D1 Gourmet and Restaurants/ Le Petit Cafe

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Hotel & Restaurant Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 10 months

Head Chef

April 2024 - Present

D1 Gourmet and Restaurants/ Le Petit Cafe

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2024 - Present

Working at D1 Gourmet and Restaurants and Le petit Cafe for almost 2 years now, I have accomplished lots of things. From developing the menu, to cost control and reduction. In addition, I have created menus for all the upcoming season and and special occasions like Christmas and new year, valentine's day, Thanksgiving and other promotional activities. I have managed to lower the cost by dealing with all my suppliers successfully, giving a proper training and sharing knowledge skills and techniques to all my staffs from back to front of the house. Supporting all my subordinate by teaching all the paperwork and the importance of it. Spreading positivity every day and leading the entire team to achieve not only the company's goals but also each and everyone's dream.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

head chef

March 2022 - January 2023

Kulture House

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2022 - January 2023

Cost reduction by giving trainings to both front and back of house staffs and implementing rules and SOP’ of the company.
• Ensured all the necessary precautions are being applied as per the standards.
• Made the kitchen team more productive, efficient, responsible and confident.
• Made everyone understands the value of teamwork for a better result.
• Successfully launched promotions and offered new additions by constantly interacting with the guests and paying attention to their ideas.
• Sales increased by offering and creating special dishes every week.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Head Chef

March 2021 - March 2022

Neighbors Cafe

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2021 - March 2022

Achievements
• Menu improved and re-engineered
• Cost reduction up to 20% by giving trainings to both front and back of house staffs and implementing rules and SOP’ of the company.
• Ensured all the necessary precautions are being applied as per the standards.
• Made the kitchen team more productive, efficient, responsible and confident.
• Made everyone understands the value of teamwork for a better result.
• Successfully launched promotions and offered new additions by constantly interacting with the guests and paying attention to their ideas.
• Sales increased by offering and creating special dishes every week.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Chef de Cuisine

August 2018 - February 2021

Crave Shack

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2018 - February 2021

Achievements
• Revision of the whole menu
• Cost reduction
• Sales increased by improving the whole menu
• Deliveries increased by improving the dishes as well as the timings.
• Smoothened the operation by acting immediately and solve any issues with correct manner and right mindset
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Head Chef

September 2016 - June 2018

Roux Cafe, City walk

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2016 - June 2018

Achievements
• Successfully opened the restaurant
• Made the whole menu
• Increased the restaurant sales up to 40% in just 5 months by constantly improving and creating new dishes.
• Reduced the cost by 25% by implementing the kitchen organizational standards in accordance with the Dubai municipality.
• Gained trust and respect from the people at work by respecting their perspectives, culture, religion and beliefs.
• Staffs productivity and efficiency by giving them trust, help and proper knowledge they need for the job.
• Planned menu and development with new trend
Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Sous Chef

September 2015 - September 2016

Jones The Grocer, Dusit Thani Hotel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2015 - September 2016

Achievements
• Successfully open the restaurant following the exact standards of the franchisor.
• Trained back and front of house according to the standards.
• Helped the executive chef on creating and adding new items on the menu.
• Collaborate with the executive chef on making promotions and marketing.
• Dealt with the suppliers on quality and pricing.
• Created and implemented SOP’s for all the staffs
• Completely understood the essence of responsibility and the importance of being a leader.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Sous Chef

January 2015 - September 2015

Maison Mathis, Dusit Thani Hotel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2015 - September 2015

Achievements
• Helped the Head Chef train the staffs and implemented rules.
• Helped the Head Chef on Dealing with the suppliers for a good quality and pricing of the ingredients.
• Trained the back of house regarding the menu and how to cook every single dish.
• Helped the Head Chef in creating and menu planning.
• Successfully led my team from preparing of the dish up to the delivery to the guests.
• Led the kitchen brigade properly and efficiently in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Helped reduce cost by proper monitoring of the stocks and implementing FIFO.
• Demonstrated a good working attitude that led to a successful teamwork and a very positive result.
• Learned so much from the people around me and my subordinates that brought me to where I am today.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Chef De Partie

August 2011 - November 2014

The Gramercy, DIFC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2011 - November 2014

Achievements
• Perfected grilling fish and meat and its various type of cut.
• Learned to work in all of the stations in the kitchen.
• Ran hot and cold section at ease.
• Learned different types of procedure and cooking techniques from my superiors.
• Trained and supervised my subordinates and mentored them.
• Got trust from my colleagues as well as got confidence in leading the team in the absence of the superiors.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Demi Chef De Partie

September 2009 - July 2011

MAHI MAHI, WAFICITY

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2009 - July 2011

Achievements
• Worked with award winning Chefs from UK, Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Learned how to prepare and cook fine dining dishes.
• Established myself to be one of the best DCDP’s in the company.
• Learned different kinds of procedure, marination and cooking skills.
• Learned the importance of a quality food.
• Named Company’s best DCDP in the year 2010.
Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Demi Chef De Partie

November 2008 - August 2009

NOODLE FACTORY, WAFI CITY

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2008 - August 2009

Achievements
• Got promoted from Commi to DCDP.
• Managed to work 12-16 hours for 2 months without a single day off.
• Learned to be responsible for my station.
• Learned to cook different kinds of food from different countries.
• Managed to do all things my superiors asked me to do and succeeded to the expectations.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Commis Chef

April 2008 - October 2008

Thai Chi, Wafi City

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2008 - October 2008

Achievements
• Named employee of the month.
• Named Company’s best commi year 2008.
• Worked in award winning restaurant in Dubai by Time Out.
• Learned the very basic of cutting, preparing and cooking of dishes.
• Got often praised for my hard work and dedication.
• Worked with great Chefs and learned so much things about food that made me push through this career.
Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Education

College of the Immaculate Conception

March 2004

March 2004

Diploma, Hotel & Restaurant Management

Philippines

Skills

Cost Reduction
Expert
Cost Reduction
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Menu Development
Expert
Menu Development
Expert
Menu Creation
Expert
Menu Creation
Expert
Staff Training
Expert
Staff Training
Expert
Menu costing
Expert
Menu costing
Expert
Menu planning
Expert
Menu planning
Expert
Staff management
Expert
Staff management
Expert
Implementing rules and SOP's
Expert
Implementing rules and SOP's
Expert
Cost reduction
Expert
Cost reduction
Expert
Menu development and creation, cost control and reduction
Expert
Menu development and creation, cost control and reduction
Expert
Cost Reduction
Expert
Cost Reduction
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Menu Development
Expert
Menu Development
Expert
Menu Creation
Expert
Menu Creation
Expert
Staff Training
Expert
Staff Training
Expert

Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Training
Person In Charge (PIC) Level 3 advanced
Highfield e learning
Nov 2024

Hobbies

  • Watching documentaries and cooking demos, travelling and playing ballgames