Dennis Q. Abrera
Blk. 4 Lot 30 Celina Homes IV
Phone: (+63) 929 1766 916
Email: [email protected]

Career Objective
To be hired as Chef de partie using my 19 years’ experience in high volume cruise ship galleys, including monitoring culinary standards, complying with USPH requirements, overseeing training, new menu implementations, and exceeding guest expectation.
Summary of Qualifications and Accomplishments
 19 years’ experience in high volume, multinational cruise ship galleys.
 20+ years’ worldwide experience in the culinary industry including cruise lines, hotels, and restaurants.
 Certified Culinarian (American Culinary Federation)
 Successful supervisor with skills in cooking training, minimizing waste and culinary presentation abilities.
 Innovative but also offer options for guests with allergies, food intolerances, and other dietary requirements.
 Maintains the highest level of public health standards in compliance to USPH and HACCP.
 Valid passport (Expiry: March 5, 2022)
 Valid C1D1 Visa (Expiry: Feb 4, 2020)

Cruise Ship Experience – Windstar Cruises
Chef de Partie (April 2014 to Present)
 Assigned as CDP the onboard hot and cold galley encompassing five different restaurant outlets for 360 guests.
 Mentor and train crew, maintain excellent culinary standards and ensure USPH compliance.
 Part of the opening of the Star Breeze.
 In charge of the specialty outlets with capacity of 60 guest.
 With skills in fruit and vegetable carving.
 With knowledge in basic pastry and bakery.

Cruise Ship Experience – Royal Caribbean International
Chef de Partie (March 2006 – January 2014)
 Manage the cold pantry with 14 cooks under my responsibility.
 Manage the buffet station with 16 cooks under my responsibility.
 Part of the launching of Navigator of the Seas (2003)
 Part of the launching of Mariner of the Seas (2004)
 Part of the launching of Freedom of the Seas (2005)
 Conduct trainings, manage schedules and station provisions in compliance to company standard.

Education, Training and Certification

American Culinary Federation Board of Certification
Certified Culinarian, on board Freedom of the Seas Miami, Florida (January 2008)
Certified Commis, on board Freedom of the Seas Miami, Florida (December 2007)
National Certificate
Ships Catering Services (NCII) March 27, 2015
Ships Catering Services (NCIII) July 15, 2015

Safety and Management Training
Awareness and Safety Procedure on Privacy Acts (Dec. 8, 2010)
Basic Safety Training (Updated March 2015)
Crowd Management (Updated April 2016)
Security Awareness (SAT), Seafarer with Designated Securities Duties (Updated March 2015)
Maritime Pest Control and Management, Freedom of the Seas (October 2008) Crisis Management and Human Behavior, Freedom of the Seas (August 2008)

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
Mariners Polytechnic College Foundation, Baras, Canaman, Camarines Sur, Philippines (March 1990 to March 1993)