Hideshi Mark Ikoma
Craigie,AU
Summary
Experienced Head Chef with expertise in Dubai and Australia, with a proven track record in Dubai and Australia, focused on quality, creativity and team success. Skilled in managing high-performing teams, cost control, and menu innovation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Chef
Portofinos Beach, Bar and Kitchen
Mindarie, Australia
10.2022 - Current
- Assist in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
- Support the Head Chef and kitchen team during busy service periods.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients to prevent spoilage.
- Monitor stock levels, and communicate shortages or needs to the head chef and management.
- Ensure all meals meet quality and portion standards before service.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
Head Chef
Taqado Mexican Kitchen
Dubai, UAE
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Introduced innovative dishes and weekly specials that aligned with customer preferences and trends in Dubai’s luxury dining scene.
- Managed kitchen workflow during peak hours, optimizing service efficiency without compromising quality.
- Maintained strict adherence to health, hygiene, and safety regulations, ensuring the kitchen operated within local and international standards.
- Managed inventory, ensuring proper stock levels, and ordering ingredients.
- Provided regular reports on kitchen performance, food costs, and staffing levels to senior management.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs and kitchen staff, enhancing their skills, and promoting a positive learning environment.
Chef in Charge
Taqado Mexican Kitchen
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Commis 1 (Line Chef)
Taqado Mexican Kitchen
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Monitored food product freshness, rotated out old product, carefully stocked inventory and complied with and enforced sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Embraced full responsibility for quality of food served, followed proper plate presentation guidelines and garnished artful dishes for maximum appeal to discerning customers.
- Support senior chefs, including Commis 2 and Sous Chefs, during service by preparing, cooking, and finishing dishes.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Commis 1 (Cold and Hotline Chef)
Widus Hotel and Casino 4* Hotel
Clark Pampanga, Philippines
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
Commis 1
Fontana Leisure Park and Casino
Clark Pampanga, Philippines
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
- Set up serving trays for events or parties.
- Ensured proper storage of food supplies to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting low supplies to the head chef.
Education
Advance Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Western Australian Institute of Further Studies
Perth, WA01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management
Guagua National Colleges
Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines04-2014
Skills
- Kitchen operations management
- Menu development
- Purchasing
- Performance assessments
- Business management
- Kitchen management
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Excellent oral and written communication in English language
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/02/94
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct.
_____________________________
Hideshi Mark Ikoma
Accomplishments
- Led the successful opening of two new restaurants in Dubai, from kitchen setup to staff recruitment & training.
- Introduced seasonal & fusion dishes that boosted repeat customer visit by 30%.
- Received merit and recognition for creating signature dishes that gained local and international acclaim.
- Consistently received high customer satisfaction ratings for exceptional food quality and presentation
References
Taqado Mexican Kitchen (Dubai UAE)
- Ryan Ronald Santiago ( Store Manager) Email: santiagoryan0308@gmail.com | +971 56 937 3994
- Jason Pettit (Executive Chef ) jasonpkpirm@gmail.com | +971 55 307 7548
Portofinos Beach, Bar and Kitchen
- Neil Geerans (Head Chef) +61 408 927 140
Trainings and Certificates
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) Assessment in Taqado Mexican Kitchen Training Organisation (Dubai UAE)
- BASIC HOTEL OPERATIONS Profile of the Hotel Property, Front Office Operations, Housekeeping Operations (Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, 1588 Pedro Gil Corner M H del Pilar, Malate, Manila, Philippines)
- LIFE OF A CHEF & CULINARY DEMO ON INNOVATE FOOD PLANNING (Culinary Institute of Aristocrat, Roxas Blvd., Manila, Philippines September 2010)
- BAR EXPOSURE PROGRAM (T.G.I.Friday’s Thomas Morato, Quezon City, Philippines September 2010)
Timeline
Casual Chef
Portofinos Beach, Bar and Kitchen
10.2022 - Current
Head Chef
Taqado Mexican Kitchen
02.2019 - 02.2022
Chef in Charge
Taqado Mexican Kitchen
04.2018 - 02.2019
Commis 1 (Line Chef)
Taqado Mexican Kitchen
01.2017 - 04.2018
Commis 1 (Cold and Hotline Chef)
Widus Hotel and Casino 4* Hotel
12.2015 - 07.2017
Commis 1
Fontana Leisure Park and Casino
08.2014 - 11.2015
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct.
_____________________________
Hideshi Mark Ikoma
Advance Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Western Australian Institute of Further Studies
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management
Guagua National Colleges
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