Rodrigo Abarca Romero
Madrid
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Mandarin Oriental Ritz 5* Luxury Hotel
06.2022 - Current
Head Chef
El Diario Restaurant
10.2019 - 05.2022
Sous Chef
Ship Martin i Soler, Balearia Shipping Company
05.2019 - 09.2019
Chef
Aderezzo Restaurant
05.2018 - 10.2018
Head Chef
Bodega del Sol
05.2015 - 03.2018
Chef/Pizzaiolo
Plato Fino
09.2014 - 04.2015
Kitchen Assistant
Veracruz Hotel 5* Valdepeñas
06.2013 - 01.2014
Education
Advanced Degree - Kitchen Management
Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio
Madrid, Spain06.2025
Intermediate Degree - Hospitality and Pastry
I.E.S. Gregorio Prieto
06.2014
Skills
- Leadership Capacity
- Organization
- Responsible and Empathetic
- Speed: 100%
- Order and Cleanliness: 100%
- Sense of Aesthetics: 100%
- Mastery of Classic and Avant-garde Techniques
- Knowledge of HACCP Standards
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient knowledge
Certification
- 11/2022 Expert Course in Gluten-Free Cooking - Basque Culinary Center
- 06/2021 Expert in Pasta and Rice Dishes - Basque Culinary Center
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Intermediate (B1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Hobbies and Interests
Passion for travel and new cultures, Mountain biking enthusiast
Timeline
Chef
Mandarin Oriental Ritz 5* Luxury Hotel
06.2022 - Current
Head Chef
El Diario Restaurant
10.2019 - 05.2022
Sous Chef
Ship Martin i Soler, Balearia Shipping Company
05.2019 - 09.2019
Chef
Aderezzo Restaurant
05.2018 - 10.2018
Head Chef
Bodega del Sol
05.2015 - 03.2018
Chef/Pizzaiolo
Plato Fino
09.2014 - 04.2015
Kitchen Assistant
Veracruz Hotel 5* Valdepeñas
06.2013 - 01.2014
Intermediate Degree - Hospitality and Pastry
I.E.S. Gregorio Prieto
Advanced Degree - Kitchen Management
Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio
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