Executive Chef Sushi

Location:

Seychelles

Posted:

September 16, 2022

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Resume:

Raul Dawal Castro

Address: San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines

Telephone Number: +639********* /+639*********

E-mail Address: ***************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Proficient Sous Chef who is highly effective at operating in fast-paced and demanding environment. Highly-adaptable professional who can handle any challenge. Motivated and focused team player who is passionate on sustainable cuisine.

Professional History

Sushi/Teppanyaki Chef (Constance Ephelia Resort), Seychelles - March 2022 - Present

In charge in the sushi and teppanyaki bar.

Head Chef /Owner (Sushi and More by Chef Raul), Philippines - August 2020- February 2022

Responsible for supervising in the activities of preparing and serving of food orders in the kitchen. Observed and tested food for customers.

Sushi Chef (Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel), Egypt - July 2017- May 2020 Responsible and in charged for the hotel’s sushi bar restaurant . Planned menus and recipes. Ensured guests were served well on time and effectively. Maintained high food quality and presentation. Responsible and in charged for the Japanese food in all-day dining restaurant of the hotel. Made schedule for staff. Trained the kitchen workforce on recipe procedures, preparation and cleaning duties. Monitored the food expenditure. Performed product inventory.

Sushi /Teppanyaki Chef (Steigenberger Hotel Alcazar), Egypt - May 2017- July 2017

Responsible for the opening of the Japanese Restaurant and Asian Buffet. In charged for the menus and recipes in the Asian and Japanese food preparation for the entire hotel.

Sous Chef -Sushi / Teppanyaki (Savoy Hotel), Egypt - October 2012 - April 2017

Responsible for Sushi and Teppanyaki Bar of Soho Square managed by Savoy hotel. Made sure that all kitchen staff were aware of standards and protocols. Made schedule for staff. Made sure all food orders were correct and served on time. Maintained high food quality and presentation. Ensured the cleanliness of the kitchen work place. Responsible for the food promotions, recipes and menus of the sushi and teppanyaki bar.

Senior Chef (Hotel Okura, GEG), Macau - October 2011- September 2012 Responsible for the kitchen ala carte and Kaiseki section. Made sure all work station clean and organize including fridges, freezers, counter tops and stove tops. Kept over production and food waste to a minimum.

Sushi Chef (Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel), Egypt - June 2010 - February 2011

Responsible for Japanese / Asian stuff in Night & Day restaurant. Made the preparation and service of food. Ensured guests are served well on time. Did food cost and requisition of the restaurant, staff scheduling, menus and recipes.

Sous Chef (Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino), Egypt - April 2008 - March 2010

Responsible for managing the kitchen for the hotel’s Japanese restaurant. Being able to work in all kitchen section. Made inventories and requisitions. Maintained high food quality and presentation.

Sushi / Teppanyaki Chef (Wasabi Japanese Restaurant ), Kuwait - April 2004 - March 2008

Cooked teppanyaki in front of the guests with delightful showmanship by means of juggling exhibitions and magical tricks. Prepared any type of sushi and sashimi.

Commis 1 (Century Park Hotel), Philippines - July 2003 - March 2004 / Responsible for the activities of kitchen staff. Engaged in the proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning and cooking of all food items for Japanese kitchen in the absence of superiors.. Prepared requisition of food items based on planned food. Cooked teppanyaki and prepared sushi and sashimi.

AIPT Trainee Culinary (Marriott Philadelphia Hotel), U.S.A. - January 2002 - June 2003

Worked in different kitchen outlets of the hotel. Cooked for guests in JW’s Steakhouse kitchen in the absence of superiors.

Commis 2 (Century Park Hotel), Philippines - January 2000 - June 2003 Cooked teppanyaki, ala carte menus and Sushi bar when needed. Reliever for Commissary 1.

Kitchen Helper (Century Park Sheraton- Manila), Philippines - September 1992 - December 1999

Responsible for preparation and cooking of Tempura and grilled dishes. Performed other related duties that maybe required by the superior. Worked in staff cafeteria and hot kitchen. Assisted in the preparation of hotel staff meal.

Awards & Recognition

Associate of the Month ( Downtown Marriott Hotel Philadelphia, U.S.A)

Employee of the Month (Century Park Hotel Manila, Philippines)

Completed Basic Hygiene Seminar (Good Food Company, Kuwait and Hotel Okura, Macau)

Completed Association of International Practical Training AIPT (Marriott Hotel Philadelphia, U.S.A.)

Certificate of Achievement (Intercontinental Hotel, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1985 to 1990

Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines

Philippine Law School, Lacson College, Philippines, 1981 to 1985

Bonifacio Elementary School, Philippines, 1975 to 1981

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