Ace Estella
Chef
Zambales
Summary
Results-focused Chef with 5 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Well-developed strengths in team leadership, problem-solving and communication. Demonstrated success building high-performance teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Sushi Chef
YOSHII CAMBODIA
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Worked with outstanding efficiency across sushi preparation, consistently meeting demands of peak restaurant hours.
- Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
- Talked to customers about dietary issues and food allergies to prepare meals to individual needs.
- Prepared various sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi to exact menu and presentation specifications.
- Skilfully prepared a wide range of sushi, sashimi, and maki, consistently receiving commendation for presentation and taste.
Head Chef
Umi LaB
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed kitchen staff team of 15 and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Carried out regular stock takes of food items to guarantee availability of adequate supplies at all times.
- Directed quality, presentation and proper quantities of plated food.
Sous-Chef
RoBaTa LaB
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Ensured kitchen operations stayed running smoothly by delegating tasks and priorities to chefs in an effective manner.
- Assisted head chefs in staff training, including teaching best practices, kitchen operations and menu training.
- Enforced strict sanitation measures within the kitchen by instructing chefs to clean preparation tables regularly.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for an attractive presentation.
Assistant Chef
Leaf & Grill, Filipino Cuisine Restaurant
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisting on Plating; Serving
Education
Senior High School Graduate - General Academic Strand - Tourism
Far Eastern University High School
Manila, Philippines05.2019
Diploma Culinary Arts - undefined
Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia01.2020
High School - undefined
Amado Barrera Educational Center
Zambales, Philippines03.2017
Skills
Inventory Control
Restaurant Supervision
Purchasing decision-making
Recipes and menu planning
Japanese Cuisine Knowledge
Additional Information
During my time off from my professional role as a Chef, I opened and operated a family-owned water refilling station in our hometown. I was responsible for managing daily operations, maintaining quality and sanitation standards, handling customer relations, supervising supplies and inventory, and overseeing basic financial records. This experience strengthened my skills in business management, responsibility, and customer-focused service.
Timeline
Assistant Sushi Chef
YOSHII CAMBODIA
07.2024 - 02.2025
Head Chef
Umi LaB
05.2023 - 07.2024
Sous-Chef
RoBaTa LaB
05.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Chef
Leaf & Grill, Filipino Cuisine Restaurant
07.2019 - 10.2020
Diploma Culinary Arts - undefined
Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia
High School - undefined
Amado Barrera Educational Center
Senior High School Graduate - General Academic Strand - Tourism
Far Eastern University High School