JEFFREY AGUELO
Sharjah,U.A.E
Summary
High-energy kitchen team member with flexibility to cook delicious dishes from different cuisines, ingredients and recipes. Confident in high-pressure, busy environments and always ready to step in on any station. Highly organized and hardworking with focus on efficiency and consistency. Focused in food quality service and goal oriented Chef. Over 14 years of extensive experienced and training in Hospitality, Restaurant and Airline Business. Resourceful individual with experience in creating well-planned menus that take advantage of seasonal pricing and availability to minimize kitchen spending. Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills to create smooth-running kitchen environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
COOK/DEMI CHEF de PARTIE
Emirates Flight Catering Co. LLC
Dubai, U.A.E
2022.11 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
- Cultivated relaxed kitchen atmosphere, staying calm in high pressure situations.
- Minimized food waste by 15% with FIFO system, verifying all ingredients stored at correct temperatures.
- Processed high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Followed recipes precisely to deliver first-class meal quality and consistency.
- Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
- Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.
- Reviewed and updated kitchen practices, menu design and inventory management to reduce food wastage.
- Has raised sales by 10% through knowledge of HACCP Training for Food Spoilage, Hygiene & Safety and Allergen.
- Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimizing kitchen spending.
COMMIS CHEF 1/ BUTCHER
Busaba Eathai Restaurant
Dubai, U.A.E
2015.01 - 2018.12
- Contributed to kitchen revenue by 15% through effective ingredients cost control and waste minimization.
- Remained calm and effective in fast-paced kitchen environments to promptly deliver high-quality dishes.
- Completed HACCP documents correctly and accurately to support compliance.
- Ordered and received products/supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
- Regularly rotated stock and helped to organize incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
- Minimized waste by using appropriate stock rotation systems and accurate cutting and portioning.
- Supported stock checks with quick, orderly counting and recording.
- Deboned and cut meats at high rate of speed with maximum safety.
- Inspected meat upon delivery to verify freshness and quality.
- Sliced and packed deli meats and specialized cuts to meet customer preferences.
MINI-BAR ROOM SERVICE / IN-CHARGE
Radisson Royal Hotel
Dubai, U.A.E
2012.05 - 2014.12
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximizing positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Prioritized tasks to consistently meet room readiness upon guest check-in.
- Checked Mini-Bar rooms for departure, arrivals and in-house guest.
- Increased sales by 10% by having repeated guest and customer service satisfaction.
- Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally.
Waiter bartender
Intercontinental Hotel and Resorts
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
2008.12 - 2012.05
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
- Increased sales by 15% for having product knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and guest menu request, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitizing and replenishing stock.
- Exceeded target sales by 10% through greeting customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalized service.
Restaurant Waiter
Massaya Restaurant
Doha, Qatar
2006.06 - 2008.06
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
- Increased sales by 10% through shared product knowledge to make targeted recommendations, upsell products and boost transaction value.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimizing potential service delays.
- Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
- Informed customers regarding ingredients used to address allergy and dietary issues.
- Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
Education
High School Diploma - BS MARINE TRANSPORTATION
BAYBAY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BAYBAY LEYTE PHILIPPINES 1998.06 - 2000.03
Skills
- Knife skills
- Food storage
- Food hygiene
- Menu development
- Culinary arts
- Food allergy understanding
- Butchery
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork
- Efficient multitasking
Languages
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month last January 2010 at Intercontinental Hotel and Resorts, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.
Employee of the Month last April 2013 at Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai.
Certification
- HACCP Training- Emirates Flight Catering- Dubai U.A.E- Nov 2022
- NC II- National Certificate II in Cooking-TESDA-Technical Education & Skills Dev. Authority-Southern Leyte, Philippines- June 2019. NC II # 19086402001978- June 30, 2019 Valid until- June 29, 2024
- Basic Training Certificate for SEAFARERS (STCW)- EXACT- Excellence & Competency Training Center- MANILA PHILIPPINES- May 2018. SEAFARER’S ID & RECORD BOOK- Issued on- June 01, 2018 Valid until- May 29,2028. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION “BASIC TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SEAFARERS (STCW)- Issued on- May 16, 2018 Valid until- May 16, 2023
- COMMIS as Trainee(PASTRY SECTION)-RADISSON ROYAL HOTEL DUBAI (5- STAR INT’L HOTEL)- Dubai U.A.E- August 2013
Timeline
COOK/DEMI CHEF de PARTIE
Emirates Flight Catering Co. LLC
2022.11 - Current
COMMIS CHEF 1/ BUTCHER
Busaba Eathai Restaurant
2015.01 - 2018.12
MINI-BAR ROOM SERVICE / IN-CHARGE
Radisson Royal Hotel
2012.05 - 2014.12
Waiter bartender
Intercontinental Hotel and Resorts
2008.12 - 2012.05
Restaurant Waiter
Massaya Restaurant
2006.06 - 2008.06
High School Diploma - BS MARINE TRANSPORTATION
BAYBAY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1998.06 - 2000.03