CYRIL E. TICAO JR.
Executive | Corporate & Private Chef
Abu Dhabi, UAE
cyrilticao@gmail. com
+971-528278445
linkedin. com/in/cyril-jr-ticao-3209ba100
Professional Summary
Luxury-trained Corporate & Private Chef with 18+ years of international experience in fine dining, hotels, catering, and private service. Specializes in American, Italian, and Nobu-style Japanese fusion cuisines, along with Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Continental dishes refined with French and Arabic influences. Skilled in luxury catering, VVIP private service, and high-volume kitchen operations. Recognized for creative flair, leadership, and discretion with elite clients.
Core Competencies
American | Italian | Nobu-Style Japanese Fusion | Mexican | Southeast Asian | Continental | French & Arabic Cuisine
VVIP Private Dining | Luxury Catering | Confidential Client Service
Menu Development | Culinary Innovation | Leadership & Team Training | Budgeting | Food Cost & HACCP Compliance
Professional Experience
Executive Chef
Three Blocks Investment – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Feb 2025 – Present
Lead culinary operations for TRAX, Maki, and Seed Coffee Roasters
Ensure premium food quality, menu execution, and consistency
Manage and execute high-end off-site catering events
Corporate Chef
Al Barakah Holding – Tamween Hospitality – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nov 2021 – Jan 2025
Directed culinary operations under Tamween Hospitality, covering Notorious Café, Seed Coffee Roasters, and TRAX
Spearheaded menu engineering, costing, and product development
Collaborated with management on brand concepts and efficiency programs
Head Chef
Al Barakah Holding – Tamween Hospitality – Abu Dhabi, UAE
May 2017 – Nov 2021
Supervised multi-outlet kitchens and maintained food quality
Managed corporate catering events and production schedules
Led recipe standardization for Al Dayaa Shawarma
Private Chef & Culinary Event Manager
CEO’s Private Kitchen – Abu Dhabi, UAE
June 2014 – May 2017
Designed bespoke menus for CEO and VVIP guests
Executed confidential private dining experiences
Managed sourcing, planning, and budgets
Head Chef
Al Barakah Holding – Le Gourmet Café – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Jun 2012 – Jun 2014
Directed multi-outlet café operations and menu development
Trained teams in food presentation and consistency
Chef de Partie
La Brioche Café – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Oct 2010 – Apr 2012
Outlet-in-charge for multiple branches
Led Hot Kitchen production at Mussafah Central Unit
Early Career (Philippines, 2007 – 2010)
Sous Chef – Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel (2010)
Commis Chef – Plantation Bay Resort & Spa (2009)
Chef de Partie – Centennial Resort & Spa (2007–2009)
Education
B. S. Commerce, Major in Entrepreneurship
University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Philippines | 2002
Certificates & Training
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3
HACCP Certification
Culinary Management & Leadership Workshops
Private Chef & Catering Operations Training
Certifications & References Available Upon Request
