Leticia Dantas
Gold Coast
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
The Pastry Emporuim
Gold Coast
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw baking and pastry production for large events, serving up guests.
- Measured and weighed ingredients to prepare dough for recipes.
- Prepared doughs, fillings and icings according to recipes.
- Cut and shaped dough for rolls, bread and various pastries.
Chef
David Jones
Gold Coast
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
Breakfast/Lunch Chef
Little Mermaid
Gold Coast
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
Chef
El Patio de Cuba
Gold Coast
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Pastry Chef
Hotel Sofitel
Rio De Janeiro
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Developed and executed original dessert menus for high-end restaurant, ensuring variety and seasonal relevance.
- Cut and shaped dough for rolls, bread and various pastries.
Pastry Chef
The Ritz-Carlton
Cayman Island
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Oversaw baking and pastry production for large events, serving up to guests.
- Offered exceptional customer service, handling special dessert requests and dietary restrictions.
Saucier Chef
The Ritz-Carlton
Naples
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Prepared batches of sauces in advance for upcoming orders.
Banquets Chef
The Ritz-Carlton
Naples
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Provided assistance with planning and organizing catering services for corporate meetings and conferences.
Line Cook - in the Terrace Italian Restaurant
The Ritz- Carlton
Naples
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Education
Advanced Diploma -
ENVIROTECH EDUCATION - Advanced Diploma Hospitalit
Burleigh Heads, QLD05-2018
Graduate Certificate -
ENVIROTECH EDUCATION Certificate IV in Commercial
Byron Bay, NSW01-2017
Uni -
ASSESC Integrated Faculties
Florianopolis Brazil02-2007
Skills
- Dessert presentation
- Kitchen management
- Team leadership
- Pastry production
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
- Quality control
- Excellent communication
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pastry Chef
The Pastry Emporuim
09.2022 - Current
Chef
David Jones
04.2019 - 05.2021
Breakfast/Lunch Chef
Little Mermaid
03.2017 - 03.2019
Chef
El Patio de Cuba
10.2016 - 01.2017
Pastry Chef
Hotel Sofitel
08.2013 - 10.2015
Pastry Chef
The Ritz-Carlton
05.2010 - 07.2012
Saucier Chef
The Ritz-Carlton
07.2008 - 07.2009
Banquets Chef
The Ritz-Carlton
07.2008 - 07.2009
Line Cook - in the Terrace Italian Restaurant
The Ritz- Carlton
07.2008 - 07.2009
Advanced Diploma -
ENVIROTECH EDUCATION - Advanced Diploma Hospitalit
Graduate Certificate -
ENVIROTECH EDUCATION Certificate IV in Commercial
Uni -
ASSESC Integrated Faculties