JOHN CARLO A. OCONER
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dedicated to engaging with an evolving company that offers opportunities for experience and skill development, aiming to become an invaluable asset.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sushi chef
Maine Beach / Canary Beach Club
Dubai
2025.11 - 2026.02
- Assisted new store opening leadership team.
- Collaborated with executive chef and sous chef.
- Supervised kitchen team in absence of executive chef.
- Helped manage PO database.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in kitchen.
- Assisted in preparation for health and safety reports and inspections as required.
- Supported inventory management and ordering processes.
- Helped monitor ingredient freshness.
- Maintained equipment and requested replacements when necessary.
- Handled customer feedback and complaints to enhance quality.
Junior Sous Chef
Akabeko, voco Dubai the Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2023.11 - 2025.11
- Part of new store opening leadership team
- Setting up bat under leadership of Executive chef
- Collaborate with Executive Chef/Sous Chef
- Supervise kitchen team in absence of Executive Chef
- Assist in PO database management
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within kitchen
- Assist in preparation for health and safety reports and any inspection if necessary
- Perform typical kitchen duties including:
- Produce high quality plates for customers
- Assist in food preparation and supervision, including portioning, chopping, and storing food, wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables where required, weigh measure and mix ingredients, prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
- Assist in inventory management and ordering
- Assist in ingredient monitoring, including freshness checks
- Monitor and maintain equipment, requesting replacements where necessary
- Manage customer feedback and complaints to improves quality
Chef de Partie
Conrad Etihad Towers
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2019.04 - 2023.08
- Overlooking Arabian Gulf and Corniche, this modern hotel is part of iconic 5-tower complex in Abu Dhabi. Fine dining can be enjoyed at Jumeirah’s 2 restaurants serving sophisticated world cuisine. For casual dining, guests can choose from 5 different venues. Tori No Su award-winning Japanese restaurant, with expertly crafted kaiseki dishes.
- Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
- Collaborated with other chefs for special events and banquets.
- Expertly performed butchery tasks, contributing to cost-saving measures in meat usage.
Chef de Partie
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2018.12 - 2019.02
Demi Chef de Partie
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2017.02 - 2018.12
Demi Chef de Partie
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2013.11 - 2017.01
Commis 1
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2013.11 - 2017.01
Commis 2
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2013.11 - 2017.01
Commis 3
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2012.12 - 2013.10
Commis 3
Movenpick Hotel Deira
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2012.02 - 2012.12
Stewarding
Movenpick Hotel Deira
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2010.12 - 2012.01
Education
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY - Comp. Tech
STI College
Sta. Rosa, Laguna 2006.01 - 2008.01
SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Regina Coeli School
Sta. Rosa, Laguna 1996.01 - 2001.01
PRIMARY EDUCATION -
Holy Rosary College
Sta. Rosa, Laguna 1990.01 - 1996.01
Skills
- Time efficiency
- Recipe development insight
- Communication proficiency
- HACCP guidelines familiarity
- Seafood preparation expertise
- Food hygiene standards
- Japanese cuisine
- Training junior staff
- Creativity in plating
Accomplishments
- AUTOCAD module 1 certified, 2007-01-01
- Pre opening team Moevenpick Hotel Deira, 2011-01-01
- Diversey Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- HABC Level 2 in Food and Safety in Catering (QCF)
- Bronze Medal Three-Course Gourmet Dinner Menu (Burjuman Young Chef of The Year - Dubai), 2013-01-01, Emirates Culinary Guild
- Bronze Medal Tapas, Finger Foods and Canapes (Emirates Culinary - Dubai), 2015-01-01
- Bronze Medal Tapas, Finger Food and Canapes (La Cuisine Du Sial Competition - Abu Dhabi), 2017-01-01, Emirates Culinary Guild
References
Available upon request
Certification
PIC Advance Certified
HACCP Certified
Timeline
Sushi chef
Maine Beach / Canary Beach Club
2025.11 - 2026.02
Junior Sous Chef
Akabeko, voco Dubai the Palm
2023.11 - 2025.11
Chef de Partie
Conrad Etihad Towers
2019.04 - 2023.08
Chef de Partie
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
2018.12 - 2019.02
Demi Chef de Partie
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
2017.02 - 2018.12
Demi Chef de Partie
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
2013.11 - 2017.01
Commis 1
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
2013.11 - 2017.01
Commis 2
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
2013.11 - 2017.01
Commis 3
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
2012.12 - 2013.10
Commis 3
Movenpick Hotel Deira
2012.02 - 2012.12
Stewarding
Movenpick Hotel Deira
2010.12 - 2012.01
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY - Comp. Tech
STI College
2006.01 - 2008.01
SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Regina Coeli School
1996.01 - 2001.01
PRIMARY EDUCATION -
Holy Rosary College
1990.01 - 1996.01