Podge Tabuena
@podgetabuena
Hospitality operations leader driving kitchen excellence and team development.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven hospitality and kitchen operations leader with progressive multi-unit experience in BOH training, kitchen management, and operational audits.
I have led BOH training and development across multiple locations, developed standardized recipe books and training manuals, and supported HR onboarding and skills validation to ensure brand consistency.
My hands-on background includes end-to-end kitchen operations, inventory control, food costing, forecasting, and strict food safety compliance while mentoring teams to improve speed and consistency.
I seek a leadership role where operational excellence and people development are core priorities, bringing disciplined execution, measurable cost control, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Chef / BOH Trainer
Ramen Nagi & Inosho Ramen
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Lead BOH training and development across multiple locations, developed standardized recipe books and training manuals, and implemented forecasting and food-cost controls to improve operational consistency and efficiency.
Kitchen Leader / Manager
Vapiano
Nov 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Managed end-to-end kitchen operations, enforced food safety and quality standards, and trained staff to improve speed, consistency, and teamwork across service shifts.
Trained customer service agents on processes, payment handling, and issue resolution, and delivered coaching to drive performance improvements.
Customer Service Representative
Sykes Philippines
Aug 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Provided high-quality customer support for Australian accounts and contributed to training materials to align offshore teams with service standards.
Courier
Air21
Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Delivered packages accurately and on time while maintaining high customer satisfaction and proper handling procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mastery Institute of Australia
Certificate IV, Kitchen Management
2022 - 2024
Completed Certificate IV in Kitchen Management focused on kitchen operations, food safety, and staff training.
Olivarez College
Senior High School Diploma, STEM
2017 - 2019
Completed Senior High School Diploma with STEM strand, covering science and mathematics foundations.
La Huerta National High School
Junior High School Certificate, General Secondary Education
2013 - 2017
Completed junior high school curriculum with general secondary education coursework.
La Huerta Elementary School
Elementary Diploma, Primary Education
2007 - 2013
Completed elementary education covering primary school curriculum and foundational skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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