Bren Saligumba

Experienced chef with over five years of kitchen experience. Develops unique Asian and American-Italian recipes and innovative seasonal menus with local ingredients. Proven culinary leader with strong workflow coordination, training and communication skills.

Chef - Bogi's Restaurant - Tayabas, Quezon

(2022-01 - 2026-12)

• Develops 40+ Asian and American-Italian recipes for restaurant menu as pioneer chef.
• Strictly enforces food safety regulations and best practices.
• Prepared meals within acceptable time limits and quality standards.
• Delegated tasks to kitchen staff to improve order flow.
• Styled plate presentation for visual appeal.
• Collaborated with restaurant owner to recruit and train employees.
• Evaluated ingredient budget and inventory records.
• Maintained a clean kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with City Health regulations.
• Oversaw quality of meals by checking dishes before they went out the kitchen.
• Utilized traditional cooking techniques and methods to create high-end dishes for customers.
• Skilled in menu creation and presentation, as well as food costing and budgeting.

NC II Cookery - Cookery - El Royale Hotelier (2014-01 - 2014-12)