RODNEY RYAN DE PANO
Chef / Consultant
Quezon City
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Area Kitchen Manager & Research & Development Chef
Gram Café & Pancakes
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales
Cook
Cagney's Steakhouse (norwegian Cruise Line )
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Demonstrated skills to maintain proper condition and sanitation of dining areas and servicing tool Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
Commi Chef
Sea Crest Beach Hotel, Cape Cod Massachusetts
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish
- Assisted with menu development and planning
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Line Cook
Kenny Rogers Roaster
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Head Chef
Arcana Super lounge
10.2019 - 4 2023
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Store Manager
Zark's Burger SM Marikina
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Line Cook
Outback Steak House
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
Commis Chef
Marriott Cafe, Marriott Hotel manila
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts -
San Sebastian College of Recoletos - Manila City
01.2008 - 04.2012
Skills
Performance Assessmentundefined
Timeline
Area Kitchen Manager & Research & Development Chef
Gram Café & Pancakes
10.2019 - 03.2023
Head Chef
Arcana Super lounge
10.2019 - 4 2023
Store Manager
Zark's Burger SM Marikina
01.2018 - 01.2019
Line Cook
Outback Steak House
11.2014 - 02.2015
Cook
Cagney's Steakhouse (norwegian Cruise Line )
01.2014 - 10.2016
Commis Chef
Marriott Cafe, Marriott Hotel manila
07.2013 - 07.2014
Commi Chef
Sea Crest Beach Hotel, Cape Cod Massachusetts
04.2012 - 01.2013
Line Cook
Kenny Rogers Roaster
01.2012 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts -
San Sebastian College of Recoletos - Manila City
01.2008 - 04.2012
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