Operations Manager - La Vela Inc. – Hyundai Shipyard - Subic, Zambales
(2026-03)
Directs end-to-end food service operations for a large-scale industrial facility, overseeing lunch, dinner, overtime (OT), and midnight meal shifts.
- Established a mandatory system for menu monitoring, requiring chefs to document meal weights and photos to eliminate under-portioning and unauthorized menu substitutions.
- Spearheaded strict on-site food safety measures, including on-the-spot assembly workflows and pre-service field pest control protocols to eliminate biological hazards.
- Coordinates with corporate Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) inspectors to enforce kitchen sanitation, waste hauler management, and heat ventilation standards.
- Manages supplier quality control by establishing pre-delivery physical sampling standards for major commodities such as rice and fresh vegetables.
Consultant / Operations Manager - Cora's Manor Garden and Resort - Pias, Mapandan, Pangasinan
(2025-01 - 2026-02)
- Oversaw full resort food & beverage operations, streamlining workflows between different service centers.
- Led kitchen, bar, and dining teams, ensuring seamless communication and cross-functional coordination.
- Managed staffing models, human resource scheduling, and operational budget adjustments based on seasonal guest demands.
Consultant – Food & Beverage - Wiggles EA - Chino Roces, Makati City
(2022-09 - 2024-01)
- Provided professional operational consultancy to elevate restaurant service standards and brand positioning.
- Directed internal administrative, inventory control, and commercial kitchen workflows.
- Ensured peak equipment readiness, optimized labor costs, and elevated service delivery metrics.
Food & Beverage Manager / Operations Manager - Camsur Watersports Complex - Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur
(2017-08 - 2022-07)
- Managed the total multi-outlet F&B operations of a major sports resort destination.
- Supervised macro manpower allocation, scheduling models, and inter-departmental logistics.
- Enforced standard operating procedures for asset inventories, storage par stocks, and quality baselines.
Food & Beverage Manager / Operations Manager - Camsur Watersports Complex - Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur
(2010-01 - 2011-03)
Operations Manager - Designer Plates Resto Bar - West Triangle, Quezon City
- Managed full-scale restaurant and lounge operations while directly supervising two assistant managers.
- Controlled commercial kitchen execution, local marketing budgets, inventory variances, and daily operating expenses (OPEX).
- Developed comprehensive corporate SOPs, food production guides, and standard operational workflows.
- Engineered high-margin food menus, signature cocktail programs, and beverage lists.
- Led marketing strategies and managed a high-performing 8-person operational service team.
Food & Beverage Manager - White Rock Beach Resort and Hotel - Subic, Zambales
(2008-03 - 2009-01)
- Managed four distinct bar-restaurants, large banquet/event facilities, and high-volume room service lines.
- Directed personnel recruitment, resource scheduling, and seasonal staffing ramp-ups.
- Maintained smooth service coordination across all hospitality and dining touchpoints.
Commis 1 / Purchaser - Niño Restaurant - Kuwait City
(2006-02 - 2007-12)
- Handled localized procurement of kitchen perishables, dry supplies, and specialized food equipment.
- Conducted regular food costing analytics and implemented cost-saving waste controls.
- Assisted in culinary salad bar food preparations and kitchen production support.
Chef – Italian Section - 7th Note Bar & Resto - Makati City
(2005-05 - 2005-12)
- Prepared, timed, and executed complex Italian menu orders on the hot line.
Chef - Steak Factory - Podium, Ortigas Center
(2003-10 - 2004-04)
- Supervised daily kitchen shift operations, culinary quality control, and a 4-person line team.
- Managed short-term menu planning and fresh ingredient preparations.
Operations Manager - Kookabar N' Grill - Music Museum, Greenhills
(2002-04 - 2003-06)
- Oversaw full bar-restaurant operations, entertainment night logistics, and guest relations.
- Handled menu development, food safety preparation, supplier sourcing, and flavor quality control.
Administration Officer - Wellington International - Pattaya, Thailand
(2000-11 - 2001-10)
- Prepared multi-currency payroll registries, sales commissions, and international client contracts.
Verification Officer - Infocom Technologies Inc. - Ayala Avenue, Makati City
(1999-08 - 2000-11)
- Verified corporate account acquisitions and resolved escalated customer care complaints.
- Designed an improved customer service tracking system to increase client retention.
