Watanakbotra Kong

Dedicated and passionate young pastry chef with experience in catering to large functions with over 1,000 guests. Second runner up of Middle East and African Regional Culinary Competition. Skilled in contemporary western pastry with a personal touch inspired by Cambodian and Chinese heritages. I am looking to work with a dynamic team from diverse background to improve my skills and knowledge in pastry and various sections in the kitchen.

Trainee Pastry Chef at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

• Second Runner-Up World Chef Congress 2022, Dubai – African Cup
• Manage buffets and hot pass for a la carte during large functions with over 1000 pax.
• Production: Arabic desserts (Luqaimat, Aseeda, Um Ali, Balaleet), compote, ganach, cremeux etc.
• Learned a la carte dessert plating, set menu plating, HACCP written records

Trainee Pastry Chef at Hyatt Regency, Phnom Penh

• Bakery production: sourdough breads, baguette, French pastries etc.
• Pastry production: afternoon tea cakes, tarts, mousse, cheesecake etc.
• Manage purchasing, procurement, receiving and inventory.

Culinary Arts Diploma, Academy of Culinary Art of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Culinary Art Diploma from Business and Hotel Management School, Lucerne Switzerland

Bachelor of Business Administration, Eller College of Management, University of Arizona, Phnom Penh

Scholarship Student, Graduated with Honor

GPA: 3.6