Dhave Odeña

Passionate and versatile hospitality professional with extensive experience across various roles within the hospitality industry, including cooking, bartending, customer service, and specialized training in butcherie and retail meat cutting. Skilled in preparing diverse culinary dishes, crafting innovative cocktails, and providing exceptional customer service to ensure a memorable guest experience. Adept at managing kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, and working efficiently in fast-paced environments.

Trained in butchery techniques with a strong focus on retail meat cutting, demonstrating precision and technical expertise. Eager to leverage comprehensive industry knowledge and hands-on skills in a dynamic Chef, Cook, or Meat Cutter position to contribute to culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.

CHEF DE PARTIE/COOK - McLeod's Pizza Barn - Waipu, Northland New Zealand

(2023-02 - 2025-04)

• Prepared pizza, salads, desserts and following established instructions of particular menu items.
• Capable of preparing hot and cold foods in the kitchen.
• High standards for food safety and cleanliness were maintained.
• Managed kitchen setup, inventory, and stock control.
• Handled customer orders and accommodated special request.

CHEF - Mamou Too - Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

(2011-05 - 2023-02)

• Cooking Western Food and Asian Cuisines.
• Competent in both hot and cold kitchen preparation.
• Measure ingredients required for specific food items.
• Maintained high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Handle daily checklist consistency including cleaning & restocking requirements for efficient kitchen operations.

WAITER - Pier One Bar & Grill - Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

(2008-09 - 2011-04)

• Greetings guests, collect orders and coordinate order section. operations to deliver exceptional dining experiences to each guests:
• Pre-bused tables during interactions to minimize reset time between guest.

BARTENDER - Kaiseki Japanese Cuisine - Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

(2008-01 - 2008-07)

• Took orders, made drinks and clean tables;
• Greeting patrons seated at bar provide menus, and memorized or recorded drinks and food orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
• Handle cash transactions and manage the bar's inventory.

ASSISTANT BARTENDER - Divino International Mens Club - Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

(2007-10 - 2008-01)

• Collect empty glasses from bar, took out trash and sorted recyclables;
• Clean counters, dishes glasswares, utensils and floors to maintain clean and sanitary bar and storage areas;
• Backed up servers with any need including pre-bussing tables and retrieving item from kitchen.

WAITER - BumaSeafood Market & Restaurant - Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

(2006-07 - 2007-08)

• Replenish dining area supplies throughout shifts to keep them members efficient and guest satisfied;
• Greeted guest, collect orders and coordinated section operation to deliver exceptional dining experiences to each guests;
• Pre-bused tables during intersections to minimize reset time between guests.

MECHANIC (On the Job Training) - Volvo I Philippines Car, Inc. - Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

(2006-02 - 2006-05)

• Maintain functional condition by listening to operator complaints conduction requiring engine failures preparing mechanical electrical system malfunctions replacing parts and components repairing body damage.
• Test vehicles or equipment after repairs to ensure proper functioning.

CASHIER - Go Nuts Donuts - Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

(2005-02 - 2005-07)

• Greetings customers, collecting payments, using scanning devices, answering customers inquires, accepting customer returns and counting the money in the cash drawer
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of checkout areas.

Auto Diesel Mechanic - Samson College of Science Technology (2003-06 - 2005-03)

Makati High School (1992 - 1996)