James Altas
Taguig City
adcri0@r.postjobfree.com
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Executive Chef
Oceans11 Property Development Inc - San Jose
March 2017 to March 2020
Establish presentation technique and quality standards plan and price menus ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance.
Ensuring consistent quality.
Demonstrate culinary techniques.
Maintaining the high standard quality of the food according to the company standard food policy.
Arrange and organize all shifts of the employees and train new staffs.
Food safety and sanitation standard are consistently met, according to HACCP regulations.
Food cost monitoring & Labor cost, daily basis inventory.
Purchase request for items that are needed in the kitchen, quality checking.
Research & Development.
Monthly basis goals and budget control and Daily kitchen update report.
Kitchen floor plan planning.
Pre-opening a Restaurant & Hotel, Kitchen plans, organizing kitchen equipment’s.
Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
Executive Chef
Wagner German Restaurant - Makati
June 2017 to February 2018
Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Recruit and manage kitchen staff
Rectify arising problems or complaints
Give prepared plates the “final touch”
Perform administrative duties
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Keep time and payroll records
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Private Executive Chef
Candy Club Phil. - Makati
September 2016 to May 2017
Making menu cycle (weekly and daily if necessary).
Purchasing the items and materials needed in the kitchen.
Preparing healthy recipes with their physician's advice.
Sorting out healthy ingredients needed.
Research and development.
Cost and budgeting.
Kitchen Supervisor
Dean & De luca Philippines ( International Brand) - Makati
April 2015 to August 2016
Responsible of quality control of food items
Organizing and training new staffs with the company standard procedure, production.
Hire and train new kitchen staffs.
Preparing new dishes for research and development.
Implementing standard procedure in the kitchen.
Supervise kitchen employee give them a proper food handling training, handling guest complaint.
Implementing standard procedure in the kitchen.
Responsible of all kitchen administrative duties.
Sous Chef
Il Ponticello (Fine Dinnig) - Makati
March 2014 to March 2015
Responsible for execution of the dishes.
Maintaining the quality of every materials and food ingredients.
Observing standard procedure.
Engaging in the preparation and cooking before, during and after operation.
Team player.
Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
Recommended menu items to the Executive Chef for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions.
Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering.
Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Sous Chef
L'Incontro Ristorante Italiano (Fine Dinning) - Makati
July 2011 to January 2014
Responsible for execution of the dishes and quality control.
Engaged in all preparations and cooking production.
Supervise kitchen employees.
Check the quality of the items and foods; perform other related duties and responsibilities as required such as preparing food for a food tasting menu.
Menu planning.
Paper works such as inventory of items being used.
Monitoring food costs.
Implementing standard procedure in the kitchen.
Re· Responsible for execution of the dishes and quality control.
Engaged in all preparations and cooking production.
Supervise kitchen employees.
Check the quality of the items and foods; perform other related duties and responsibilities as required such as preparing food for a food tasting menu.
Menu planning.
Paper works such as inventory of items being used.
Monitoring food costs.
Implementing standard procedure in the kitchen.
Responsible of all kitchen administrative duties.
Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.sponsible of all kitchen administrative duties.
Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
Chef de partie (Cold Section)
Pacific Apex Food Ventures Inc. (Vikings Luxury Buffet) - Manila
July 2010 to July 2011
Responsible for running Cold section of the kitchen.
Usually manages a small team of workers, which they are responsible for keeping organizing so that meals go out on time and the work area remains clean and orderly.
And also supervise kitchen employees.
Primary role is to oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in a restaurant.
Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.
Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
Demi Chef de Partie
Gasthof Restaurant & Deli - Makati
May 2009 to June 2010
Prepares and cook meat, fish and vegetable soups.
Assist in the preparation of other kitchen section.
Notify supervisor of food and supplies needed.
Checks in food and supplies as necessary.
Organize the kitchen.
Serves food as required.
Maintain maximum standard of food sanitation and safety.
Commis 2/ Assistant cook
Next Door by North Park - Makati
July 2005 to February 2008
Assigned kitchen helper and other non-cooking duties.
Responsible for organizing kitchen utensils and equipment’s.
Secures refrigerator and freezer.
Helps production in the hot kitchen and given tasks to help in the pantry section (Garde manger) of the kitchen to prepare cold desserts and salads.
Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature
Relayed food orders to cooks.
Education
BS in Hospitality Management
St. Therese College - lloilo
April 2016 to April 2017
BS in Culinary Arts
Center for Advance Training of Food & Beverages Services - Manila
October 2008 to August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office (4 years)