Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Henk Brechtel

Quezon City,Metro Manila

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 15 years of experience working on cruise ships with overseeing up to 9 Restaurants and 173 Galley Staff. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

Seachefs / TUI Cruises
02.2017 - Current
  • Overall responsible for the up-to-standard work flow in the Galley department and the related administrative tasks
  • Responsible for the implementation and realization of quality standards, with special regard to menus, buffets, theme night including food-cost calculation and operating procedures
  • Implementation and checks of the professional, economic storage of all foodstuffs and equipment in compliance with the agreed hygiene and quality standards, with special regard to the compliance with expiry dates
  • Supervision and training of the strict adherence to all agreed regulations (USPH/HACCP, ISM/ISO, SQM, TUIC Service standards), especially with regard to security, environment and hygiene regulations

Executive Chef

Seachefs / Swan Hellenic
04.2016 - 01.2017
  • Overall responsible for the up-to-standard work flow in the Galley department and the related administrative tasks
  • Responsible for the implementation and realization of quality standards, with special regard to menus, buffets, theme night including food-cost calculation and operating procedures
  • Implementation and checks of the professional, economic storage of all foodstuffs and equipment in compliance with the agreed hygiene and quality standards, with special regard to the compliance with expiry dates
  • Supervision and training of the strict adherence to all agreed regulations (USPH/HACCP, ISM/ISO, SQM, Swan Hellenic standards), especially with regard to security, environment and hygiene regulations

2nd Executive Chef / Sous Chef

Holland America Line
11.2007 - 01.2016
  • Assisting the head chef in organizing everyday routines in the kitchen
  • Monitoring the preparation and presentation of dishes according to the recipe and restaurant/outlet standards
  • Representing the executive chef in his absence and taking over his functions if necessary
  • Ordering food, checking supplies and storage
    Guarantee of compliance with kitchen hygiene and health regulations (HACCP, USPH, Ship Sanitation)
  • Provide training for staff and development of the kitchen team

Field Manager for Food Supply in Hotels/Restaurant

Stoever
02.2007 - 10.2007
  • Observation and analysis of the market.
    Collaboration with the internal service
  • Acquiring new customers
  • Support and advice for existing customers.
  • Presentation and introduction of new products and services.
  • Trade fair appearances and other sales events.

Chef De Partie

Maritim Airport Hotel
10.2004 - 01.2007
  • Responsible for a well-organized workflow in the assigned department.
  • Quality assurance and control, such as tasting, and the overview and cleanliness of the assigned department


Chef

KvS Zeitarbeit, Rent A Cook
06.2002 - 09.2004
  • Working throughout Germany in various hotels, restaurants, catering with different areas of responsibility. Head chef, cook or leader of a team in special events.
  • Hotels: Hotel Adlon Berlin, Grand Hotel Hyatt Berlin, Ritz Carlton Wolfsburg
  • Catering: VIP Lounge Hamburger SV (Football), VIP Lounge Hertha BSC Berlin (Football), Volkswagen Catering on DTM Race Tracks
  • Cooking for CEO or VIP outlets from several companies

Trainee Sous Chef / Chef De Partie

Apollo Ship Chandlers / Celebrity Cruises
02.2001 - 05.2002
  • Monitoring the preparation and presentation of dishes according to the recipe and restaurant/outlet standards
  • Ordering food, checking supplies and storage Guarantee of compliance with kitchen hygiene and health regulations (HACCP, USPH, Ship Sanitation)
  • Provide training for staff and development of the kitchen team
  • Responsible for a well-organized workflow in the assigned department.


Chef

KvS Zeitarbeit, Rent A Cook
07.2000 - 01.2001


  • Working throughout Germany in various hotels, restaurants, catering with different areas of responsibility. Head chef, cook or leader of a team in special events.
  • Hotels: Hotel Adlon Berlin, Grand Hotel Hyatt Berlin, Ritz Carlton Wolfsburg
  • Catering: VIP Lounge Hamburger SV (Football), VIP Lounge Hertha BSC Berlin (Football), Volkswagen Catering on DTM Race Tracks
  • Cooking for CEO or VIP outlets from several companies

Commis De Cuisine

Hapag Lloyd / MS Europa
12.1999 - 06.2000
  • Preparation and adherence to recipes from the specified menus and extra events
  • Compliance with the specified hygiene guidelines (HACCAP)
  • Complying with guests' special requests

Cook

Gasco Zeitarbeit, Rent A Cook
05.1997 - 11.1999
  • Working throughout Germany in various hotels, restaurants, catering with different areas of responsibility.
  • Cooking for CEO or VIP outlets from several companies

Demi Chef De Partie

Maritim Airport Hotel
02.1997 - 04.1999
  • Responsible for a well-organized workflow in the assigned department.
  • Quality assurance and control, such as tasting, and the overview and cleanliness of the assigned department
  • Preparation and adherence to recipes from the specified menus and extra events
  • Complying with guests' special requests

Soldier

German Army
04.1996 - 01.1997

Basic military training

Commis De Cuisine

Maritim Airport Hotel
05.1995 - 03.1996
  • Preparation and adherence to recipes from the specified menus and extra events
  • Compliance with the specified hygiene guidelines (HACCAP)
  • Complying with guests' special requests

Commis De Cuisine

Kurpark Hotel
08.1994 - 05.1995
  • Preparation and adherence to recipes from the specified menus and extra events
  • Compliance with the specified hygiene guidelines (HACCAP)
  • Complying with guests' special requests

Trainee Cook

Dorint Hotel
08.1991 - 07.1994
  • Learn the basics of cooking and the associated hygiene guidelines

Education

Culinary

Berufsbildende Schule 2
Ludwigshafen
07.1994

Bürgermeister Kraft Hauptschule
Maxdorf
07.1991

Skills

  • Culinary/Kitchen Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Crew Management / Team building
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory and Stock Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Health and Sanitation Regulations
  • Ship Safety Regulations

Accomplishments

Urlaubsheld September 2022

Certification

  • STCW Basic Training
  • STCW Crisis Management and Human Behavior
  • STCW Crowd Management
  • Food Safety Level 3

Timeline

Executive Chef

Seachefs / TUI Cruises
02.2017 - Current

Executive Chef

Seachefs / Swan Hellenic
04.2016 - 01.2017

2nd Executive Chef / Sous Chef

Holland America Line
11.2007 - 01.2016

Field Manager for Food Supply in Hotels/Restaurant

Stoever
02.2007 - 10.2007

Chef De Partie

Maritim Airport Hotel
10.2004 - 01.2007

Chef

KvS Zeitarbeit, Rent A Cook
06.2002 - 09.2004

Trainee Sous Chef / Chef De Partie

Apollo Ship Chandlers / Celebrity Cruises
02.2001 - 05.2002

Chef

KvS Zeitarbeit, Rent A Cook
07.2000 - 01.2001

Commis De Cuisine

Hapag Lloyd / MS Europa
12.1999 - 06.2000

Cook

Gasco Zeitarbeit, Rent A Cook
05.1997 - 11.1999

Demi Chef De Partie

Maritim Airport Hotel
02.1997 - 04.1999

Soldier

German Army
04.1996 - 01.1997

Commis De Cuisine

Maritim Airport Hotel
05.1995 - 03.1996

Commis De Cuisine

Kurpark Hotel
08.1994 - 05.1995

Trainee Cook

Dorint Hotel
08.1991 - 07.1994

Culinary

Berufsbildende Schule 2

Bürgermeister Kraft Hauptschule
  • STCW Basic Training
  • STCW Crisis Management and Human Behavior
  • STCW Crowd Management
  • Food Safety Level 3
Henk Brechtel