Experience
I was exposed to the culinary arts at age 9 learning the restaurant business through my family’s restaurants. I have been trained by chefs from all over the world, to become immersed in various culinary cultures. Being a classically trained Chef de Cuisine with over 12 years of experience, as seen on Food Network as a 2x finalist, I desire to continue pursuing a career as a chef.
Culinary experience
Executive Chef Clearview treatment:
Venice Beach, CA 2008 – present
Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as snacks and desserts. Create the daily menu. Customize dietary needs based on each client's specific needs. Inventory and budgeting
Personal Chef Lime Studios:
Santa Monica, CA 2013 – 2016
Prepared breakfast and hors d’oeuvres. Maintained a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Grocery shopping.
Private Chef
Venice Beach, CA 2008-2013
Personalized diets. Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Menu preparation. Ordering and inventory.
Chef Healthy Cuisine,
Redondo Beach, CA 2007-2008
Count calories. Menu preparation. Worked with a dietitian.
Sous Chef Farm Stand:
El Segundo, CA 2006-2007
Managed the kitchen of multiple employees. Managed and trained staff. Plating, sauté, and grill. Ordering and inventory.
Sous Chef Food Studio/Due:
Redondo Beach, CA 2005-2006
Organized and prepared the food. Facilitated the chef’s needs. Ordering and inventory
Sous Chef Da'Vinci's:
Redondo Beach, CA 2004-2005
Promoted from line cook to Sous Chef. Organized and prepared food; created new dishes.
Professional television experience
Guy’s Grocery Games:
Contestant Finalist Season 9 episode 6 – April 2016
Guy’s Grocery Games:
Contestant Finalist Season 2 episode 8 – June 2014
Skills:
Well-versed in all kinds of cuisine and dietary needs, proficient in Filipino, Chinese, French, Italian, and Cajun cuisines. Restaurant, hospitality, and even management. Television and movie catering. Customer service and hospitality of the food industry. Research and development.
Education:
International Culinary Institute, Cebu, Philippines. 2000 – 2002
A.A Culinary, graduated in the top 5% of class
Awards:
Certificate of Excellence in Presentation from International Culinary Institute
Languages:
Proficient in English, Tagalog, Bisaya, and Fukien, and understand Spanish.