David Jesus
Lisboa
Summary
Passionate hardworker, with strong organizational skills.
Excellent understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
L´and Vineyards Resort And Relais & Chateaux
09.2023 - Current
Chef Owner
The Millstone Sourdough
04.2020 - Current
- Sourdough and Artisanal Bakery
Executive Chef
Restaurante Belcanto
12.2011 - 10.2022
- 1ª Michelin Star (2012)
- 2ª Michelin Star (2014)
- Worlds 50 Best Restaurants List (2019 at 42º and since 2022 at 46º)
Chef De Cuisine
Restaurante Tavares Rico
12.2007 - 01.2011
- 1ª Michelin Star (2009)
Chef De Cuisine
Marriot Campo Real
08.2007 - 12.2007
Sous Chef
Hotel Pestana Palace
06.2004 - 07.2007
Cook's Assistant and Line Cook
Hotel Pestana Palace Hotel
01.2001 - 06.2004
Cook
Hotel D. Pedro
11.1999 - 12.2000
Cook
Restaurante Massima Culpa
07.1998 - 11.1999
Education
Curso De Cozinha E Pastelaria -
EHTL
Lisboa1998
Skills
- Developing Recipes, Menu Planning and Creativity
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Advanced Baking Skills
- Food Safety
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Workflow Optimization
- Staff Performance Assessments
- Inventory Rotation
- Forecasting and Planning
Internships
- Mugaritz (** Michelin e 3º World´s 50th Best, Chef Andoni Aduriz, San Sebastian. From May to June 2008 and January 2013
- Epicure (*** Michelin, Chef Eric Frechon, in Hotel Bristol, Paris. From July to August 2008
- Celler Can Roca (*** Michelin e 1º da lista dos World´s 50th Best, Chef Joan Roca, Girona. From March to May 2012
- Quique Dacosta Restaurant (*** Michelin , do Chef Quique Dacosta, Dénia, July of 2012 and January 2014
- Viajante Restaurant (* Michelin e Chilltern Firehouse, Chef Nuno Mendes, Londres. January 2015
- Mentions: Recognized and awarded in 2014 by International Academy of Gastronomie with the prize of Chef d’Avenir (Future Chef)
Languages
Portuguese
Native Speaker
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Executive Chef
L´and Vineyards Resort And Relais & Chateaux
09.2023 - Current
Chef Owner
The Millstone Sourdough
04.2020 - Current
Executive Chef
Restaurante Belcanto
12.2011 - 10.2022
Chef De Cuisine
Restaurante Tavares Rico
12.2007 - 01.2011
Chef De Cuisine
Marriot Campo Real
08.2007 - 12.2007
Sous Chef
Hotel Pestana Palace
06.2004 - 07.2007
Cook's Assistant and Line Cook
Hotel Pestana Palace Hotel
01.2001 - 06.2004
Cook
Hotel D. Pedro
11.1999 - 12.2000
Cook
Restaurante Massima Culpa
07.1998 - 11.1999
Curso De Cozinha E Pastelaria -
EHTL
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