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Antonio Puente Iturralde

Summary

Passionate chef with experience in Michelin-starred gastronomy and high-volume restaurants in Spain and Argentina. Strong background in team leadership, production planning, quality control and service execution. Recognised for discipline, adaptability and commitment to excellence in international environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Head Chef

Tragata by Benito Gómez
Málaga
07.2024 - 06.2026
  • Being a leader and role model for the kitchen team, helping to improve its smooth operation and efficiency.
  • Lead daily kitchen operations, supervised staff, coordinated production and maintained quality standards.
  • Responsible for placing orders for the entire restaurant.
  • Stock control and storage of products and materials.

Chef de Partie (Meat Section)

BARDAL
Ronda
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed the meat station in a Michelin-starred kitchen with precision and consistency.
  • Working with high-quality products, maintaining control of stock and production in the station.
  • Taking responsibility for all the components of the dishes, from protein, main product, sauces and garnishes.

Line Cook

LLAO LLAO Hotel & Resort
Argentina
09.2023 - Current
  • Short expirience at high level hotel, working on central kitchen and large events support.

Line Cook

El Mallín & Arelauquen Country Club
Argentina
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • My fisrt 2 professional jobs in a kitchen where i learn the fundations of cooking, passing through all sections.
  • Working with local products and tradicional Argentinian food.

Education

National Degree in Culinary Arts -

El Obrador Culinary School
Argentina

Skills

  • Leadership and proactive attitude
  • Curious and self-demanding
  • Quality assurance

STAGES

● LÚ** by JUANLU FERNADEZ |april 2026|

Restaurant with a foundation of French techniques combined with Andalusian products and traditions

● APONIENTE*** by ANGEL LEON |august 2025|

Working in a highly demanding environment, learning new techniques and products. Restaurant dedicated to the excellence of sea product.

Languages

Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Italian
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Second Head Chef

Tragata by Benito Gómez
07.2024 - 06.2026

Chef de Partie (Meat Section)

BARDAL
10.2023 - 07.2024

Line Cook

LLAO LLAO Hotel & Resort
09.2023 - Current

Line Cook

El Mallín & Arelauquen Country Club
01.2022 - 08.2023

National Degree in Culinary Arts -

El Obrador Culinary School
Antonio Puente Iturralde