John Eric Ballares
Head Chef
Ngunnawal,ACT
Summary
Experienced chef with a strong technical, management, and leadership skills backed by 14 years in hospitality industry with a great understanding of overall business operation and dealing with multi cultural organisation
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Chef
Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club - Ainslie Gr
Canberra, ACT
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible of overall food operation of the club
- Menu planning
- Rostering staff
- Ordering
- Sales & management reports
- Conflict resolution
Sous Chef
Ainslie Football Club - Ainslie Group
Ainslie, ACT
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Managing kitchen operation
- Training and motivating staff
- Dealing with customer complaints
- Ordering and receiving supplies making sure everything is stocked and in good condition.
- Record keeping and monitoring of sales, loss, & maintenance
Senior Chef De Partie
Kokomo's - Harvac Group
Canberra, ACT
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Able to work in all sections in the restaurant with 450 seating capacity
- Supervise kitchen operation making sure all sections are service ready
- Train and guide station chefs in organising their sections and workflow
- Ordering and receiving supplies
Chef De Partie
Sage Dining Rooms - Harvac Group
Braddon, ACT
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Fine-dining operation
- Responsible of all hot food items
- Worked with a Michelin starred chef
- Australia's best fine-dining restaurant - Tripadvisor's 2020 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Award
Chef De Partie
Niji Sushi Bar
Kingsford, NSW
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Tempura chef
- Responsible of all deep fried items
Commis Chef
Swissôtel Sydney
Sydney, NSW
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Breakfast chef of the hotel
- All around chef in JPB restaurant
Commis Chef
Peel Street Kitchen
South Brisbane, QLD
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Assistant to the chef/owner of a modern Filipino cafe and restaurant
- Operate breakfast, lunch & dinner services
- Function operation
- Ordering
Education
Master of Science - Global Business Management
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School
Sydney, NSW 03.2017 - 03.2019
Diploma of Hospitality in Culinary SIT50313 -
CULINARY SOLUTIONS
Hallam, VIC2015
International School For Culinary Arts And Hotel Management
Quezon City, NCR2013
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE
Bacolod, Western Visayas2012
Skills
- Organised workflow
- Menu planning
- Creative mindset
- Business minded
- Sufficient in different cuisines
- Transformational leadership
- Works better under pressure
- Administrative skills
- Negotiation & conflict resolution
Awards
2nd Honor - ISCAHM Diploma in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management
Silver Medalist - Philippine National Showdown 2013
Silver Medalist - ISCAHM Finals School Competition 2013
Personal Reference
Chris Simms
- Group Executive Chef - Ainslie Group
- (61) 450 356 112
Timeline
Head Chef
Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club - Ainslie Gr
02.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Ainslie Football Club - Ainslie Group
02.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Chef De Partie
Kokomo's - Harvac Group
04.2018 - 02.2019
Chef De Partie
Sage Dining Rooms - Harvac Group
04.2018 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Global Business Management
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School
03.2017 - 03.2019
Chef De Partie
Niji Sushi Bar
09.2016 - 03.2018
Commis Chef
Swissôtel Sydney
02.2015 - 01.2016
Commis Chef
Peel Street Kitchen
11.2014 - 02.2015
Diploma of Hospitality in Culinary SIT50313 -
CULINARY SOLUTIONS
International School For Culinary Arts And Hotel Management
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE
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