JELSA B. LABRO
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Manager and Chef with a proven track record in managing high-volume kitchens, leading diverse culinary teams, and maintaining exceptional food quality and safety standards. Seeking to contribute my operational expertise, leadership skills, and passion for excellence to an upscale restaurant or hospitality group committed to outstanding dining experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen manager
tashas group
Abu dhabi, UAE
2024.06 - Current
- Organised staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage during all operating hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area, meeting health and safety regulations consistently.
- Managed daily kitchen operations efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards.
- Delegated tasks wisely amongst staff members; created balance and harmony in the workplace.
- Developed a superb rapport with staff to encourage better teamwork and productivity.
- Led regular staff meetings; encouraged open communication and problem-solving initiatives.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing new organisational strategies.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Implemented waste reduction measures resulting in cost savings and environmental benefits.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely ingredient deliveries, avoiding shortages or interruptions in service.
- Ensured food safety standards were met, preventing possible foodborne illnesses.
Sous Chef
Flamingo Room by Tasha’s
Madinat Jumeriah, Dubai
2016.12 - 2024.06
- Directs food preparation and collaborates with Executive Chef
- Assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in Daily Task
- Responsible for the majority of duties and responsibilities of the chef, such as inventory, kitchen staff management, and food preparation
- Assisting in overseeing and directing all aspects of the operation of the kitchen, and in providing functional assistance; coordinating activities and functions with other heads in the food and beverage department, especially in the absence of head chef
- Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production
- Ensure that the kitchen staff work harmoniously in order to ensure timely production of quality foods and Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food and Ensure that required standard are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity and safety. And Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature
- Ability to pay attention to details and be aware of the specific ingredients and their measurement.
Chef de Partie
Tasha’s Café and Restaurant
Dubai, UAE
2014.08 - 2016.12
- Supports the Head and the Chef in the kitchen
- Responsible for delivering high quality food, handling purchase orders, and keeping to date the newest products, recipes and preparation techniques
- Responsible for taking care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and the quality set by the Restaurant
- Responsible to supervise junior chefs or commis and should be able to estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met and having the knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation and a full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards
- Month end Inventory
Team Leader (Front of House)
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
DIFC, Dubai, UAE
2010.09 - 2011.10
- Reports to the Restaurant Manager.
- Oversees all preparation in the front house and follows the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete daily tasks
- Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, and operations
- Full awareness of all menu items
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management
St Michael’s College
Iligan City, Philippines 2009.03 -
International Centre for Culinary Arts - ICCA Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2022.03 -
Skills
- Ability to work fast-paced environment
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organized
- Teamwork
- Detail Oriented
- Mentoring, training and supporting junior chefs
- Kitchen Experience
- Driving
- Enforcing strict and health hygiene standards in the cooking and food preparation area
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Language: English
TRAININGS ATTENDED:
- Infection control and prevention awareness training course
- Haccp level 3
- Boecker Food Safety Dubai Basic Food Hygiene Dubai, United Arab Emirates (October 2010, October 2012, July 2017)
- Tasha’s Café and Restaurant, SA Product Knowledge Training Johannesburg, South Africa (March 23, 2014 – May 1, 2014)
- ICCA – Culinary Arts 2022
PERSONAL DETAILS:
- Visa: Employment Visa
- Nationality: Filipino
Timeline
Kitchen manager
tashas group
2024.06 - Current
International Centre for Culinary Arts - ICCA Dubai
2022.03 -
Sous Chef
Flamingo Room by Tasha’s
2016.12 - 2024.06
Chef de Partie
Tasha’s Café and Restaurant
2014.08 - 2016.12
Team Leader (Front of House)
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
2010.09 - 2011.10
Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management
St Michael’s College
2009.03 -