CHRISTOPHER BIROG CASTRO

Al Mulla Residential Bldg, Al Quasis 1, Doha Road E-mail address: topher_0382@yahoo.com

United Arab Emirates Mobile no. +971553302971


Career Objectives:

Seeking for a new challenge Sushi Chef position in a successful goal oriented hotel chain that providing the
opportunity for advancement and career growth, as well as to utilize and share my knowledge of food and
talents.

Qualifications & Skills:

Extensive skills & knowledge in Japanese sushi food production such as nigiri/sashimi/sushi/temaki and
any other special sushi food.
Solid knowledge on the fresh fish that will use for sushi.
Practice proper food safety procedures and safe work environment standards.
Organized and dedicated team member with excellent attention to detail and strong time management.
Ability to work on high pressure environment
Maintain a good work relationship with all other departments.
Ensure a sense of urgency with all tasks.
Responsible for implementation of all menu item as directed to the Assistant Chief Sushi Chef
Responsible for food quality control and proper plate presentation.
Work Experience
May 2012 up to present Chef de Partie Sushi at Crown Plaza (IHG), Deira Dubai U.A.E
Responsibilities:
Maintains the standards of the performance as detailed in Departmental Operation to ensure the
efficient operation of the department in accordance with the Policy
Assists in establishing the identity of the outlet by providing the standards of food presentation required
by each outlet following recipe standards.
Participates in regular meetings, trainings and briefings as may be scheduled.
Understands and abides by all safety rules, emergency procedures and fire prevention regulations.
To assist in the implementation of the various food safety and hygiene standards including HACCP
Ensures that guest needs and expectations are met by providing a consistently high standard of food
preparation and presentation.
Assisting with menu planning and development including creativity and experimentation with new
trends and menu ideas and recipes for sushi
Ordering and receiving of Sushi ingredients, and controlling of sanitation in the Sushi Kitchen and
display Counter
Preparing Soups and Sauces, Filleting Fish, and preparing Sushi for buffet display

February 2009 to May 2012- Sushi Chef (Passage to Asia) at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa
Responsibilities:
Preparing sushi and sashimi and other Japanese food
Prepare and stock for daily operation
Assembling the hand tools and equipment needed for cooking and serving a Japanese food
Prepare and organize different sushi during Asian night covered minimum 500 persons
Maintain organization, sanitation & cleanliness on the workplace, sushi bar & equipment.
Prepare quality, consistent and well- presented food items to company standard.
Conduct inventory on regular basis to ensure proper stocking of items
Classifying sauces according to type and to recognize the distinguish characteristic
Preparing stocks, soups and sauces in large quantity
2005- 2006 Assistant Cook at Silverios Seafood Restaurant at Dagupan City Pangasinan, Philippines
2007 2008 Production staff at Hapi Haus Donut at Quezon City, Philippines

Education
2001 2002 Electrical Tech.
Boling Tech. Alaminos pangasinan

2003 - 2005 Bachelor of Tourism & HRM
University of Baguio (undergraduate) Baguio City, Philippines

1996 2000 Secondary School
Riverview High school Mabini Pangasinan, Philippine

Reference
Name: William Velasco Name: Amjad Zaki
Position: Executive Chef Position: Executive Chef
Organization: Kitchen Organization: Kitchen
Location: Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa Location: Crown Plaza (IHG) Deira, Dubai
Contact No: +971 504713725 Contact no: +971 50 794 5949

Name: Godofredo Miro
Position: Head Sushi Chef
Organization: Specialty Restaurant
Location: Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa
Contact no: +971 566703173